Virginia Wesleyan University, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Ranking

Virginia Wesleyan University is a private university located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and was chartered as a college in 1961. It is nonsectarian but is historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It was in the year 2017 that Virginia Wesleyan University transcended from being a college to becoming a university. Every year, approximately 1,600 students are enrolled in the various degree programmes offered at Virginia Wesleyan University. The academic affiliations of the university include those of CIC, CUMU, NAICU, and VFIC. The campus of Virginia Wesleyan University is also home to the Chesapeake Bay Academy, which is an educational institution founded for educating and guiding students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, attention disorders (ADHD), and dysgraphia. It also has the Tidewater Collegiate Academy situated on its premises.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The Virginia Wesleyan University campus is urban and is spread over an area of 300 acres. The infrastructure of the university is divided into four villages: Bray Village, Allen Village, Brock Village, and Honors Village. In 2019, the construction of the Oxford Village had also commenced. Courses of both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are offered at the Virginia Wesleyan University and students also have the opportunity to enrol in an online programme of the university. There are four schools at the Virginia Wesleyan University and each of them is devoted to a specific field of study. These areas of study are Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Professional Studies, and Social Science. 

Accomplishments & Alumni

The graduates of Virginia Wesleyan University are accomplished individuals who are proud of their alma mater. Virginia Wesleyan University has a long list of notable alumni. The students of the university have made successful careers in almost all sectors and fields. Ranging from politics to the music industry, several famous personalities have completed their higher education from Virginia Wesleyan University. They have made their mark in sports, entertainment, corporate, and several other areas.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

Virginia Wesleyan University promotes student diversity and encourages students from all backgrounds to be a part of the enriching learning experience that is provided at the university. In 2018 and 2019, the Virginia Wesleyan University was ranked among the top 25 institutions in Campus Ethnic Diversity for National Liberal Arts Colleges by the U.S. News and World Report. The statistics shared by the university reveal that students from across 34 states and 10 countries comprise 43 per cent of the underrepresented populations of Virginia Wesleyan University.

COVID-19 Response 

Virginia Wesleyan University is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and is following the guidelines defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

New plans have been made for the Spring Term which are defined below:

• Students returning to the campus for in-person classes for the spring semester must submit a negative COVID-19 test result without which they will not be allowed to move into their rooms or to attend class

• Quarantine for 14 days prior to arrival is mandatory.

• Students who test positive must self-isolate at home, consult a medical professional and notify the same to the University by email.

• Accommodation facilities are available for students who abide by rules and regulations.

• Students who cannot attend the LIVE classes can access the lectures remotely.