Welcome to Southern Virginia University!


Your Gateway to a Bright Future!
Who we are

Serving Latter-day Saints since 1996.

Southern Virginia University serves Latter-day Saints and those who share our values. We empower the rising generation to be a force for good in the world.

About Us Why Students Love SVU
About Us
Christ-centered Campus.
Our Faith in Jesus Christ Why Students Love SVU
Our Faith in Jesus Christ
Small Classes. Big Results.
Academics at SVU Why Students Love SVU
Academics at SVU
Largest NCAA Offering for Latter-day Saints.
Knights Athletics Why Students Love SVU
Knights Athletics
Performance Scholarships for Any Major.
Arts at SVU Why Students Love SVU
Arts at SVU
An iPad for Every Student.
Career Success

Prepare to Launch.

With personalized career coaching, exceptional graduate school placement, and curriculum that helps you develop the most valuable and in-demand skills in the workplace, we equip you with everything you need to achieve your dreams.

Explore Outcomes
#KnightVision: Meet Moriah
Art Major from Idaho

“Because Southern Virginia is a place of spirituality, professors will bring up aspects of the gospel and apply it to what we’re talking about in class … [and] I’m able to center everything that I’ve learned about with Jesus Christ.”

Moriah’s Story
#KnightVision: Meet Jacob
Biochemistry Major from California

“I didn’t think it was possible [to become a doctor], but the mentorship of my professors and the spiritual environment of SVU gave me clarity to know that I could do it.”

Jacob’s Story
#KnightVision: Meet Kenneth
Philosophy Major from Oregon and Ph.D. candidate at MIT

“When I got the news that I was accepted into my dream program, Dr. Jones was the second person I called after my mom. That moment when I could finally tell my mentor and friend that we made it, that was precious. Southern Virginia University lifted me up and then launched me to heights I never would have imagined.”

Kenneth’s Story
#KnightVision: Meet Crystal
Crystal Cleveland, LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR FROM NEW JERSEY

“I was privileged to have so many professors at Southern Virginia that made such a huge impact on me. They really provide a rigorous education and care about the foundation that you’re building for yourself.”

Crystal’s Story
#KnightVision: Meet Mckenzie
Music Major from Texas NYC-based Vocal Instructor Performer/Production Assistant at Carnegie Hall

“The thing I value most about my time at [Southern Virginia] and what I will carry forward with me into my bright future is the friends that I have made.”

Mckenzie’s Story
#KnightVision: Meet Matthew
Psychology Major from Texas

“The thing I value most about my time at [Southern Virginia] and what I will carry forward with me into my bright future is the friends that I have made.”

Matthew’s Story
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