Mission Statement
Mission
Shenandoah University educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.
Core Values
- Development of an enduring passion for learning Commitment to self-reflection and personal development
- Respect for diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives
- Celebration of creative performance, expression, teaching, and discovery
- Cultivation of leadership to advance positive change and growth
- Dedication to citizenship, professional services, and global outreach
Foundation
Shenandoah University distinguishes itself by providing opportunities to gain knowledge and develop skills in a collaborative, personalized environment that intertwines professional and liberal learning. A Shenandoah education incorporates scholarship, experiential learning and sophisticated technologies, as well as practical wisdom.
As an institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Shenandoah University practices the highest ethical standards in its interactions with the community and with students of all faiths. Within a community of scholars, Shenandoah promotes the welfare of the whole person by fostering a nurturing environment in which students learn, grow, and flourish.Vision Statement
Shenandoah University will be a strong leader of higher education, committed to educational excellence, creativity, and global citizenship. Shenandoah will value its outstanding integration of professional programs and liberal arts and further partnerships with other universities and organizations in order to shape and address the educational needs of society. Shenandoah will be a mid-sized comprehensive institution with a richly diverse population that believes in the continuing development of its faculty and professional staff to support an institution of its size and caliber. Shenandoah will offer a high-quality residential environment. Financially robust, Shenandoah’s growth will be both strategic and by design. Within a core context, Shenandoah will rely on its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church to deepen its commitment to the development of a caring community that values the whole person, spiritual inquiry and student-centered education.
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Maps, Offices & Schools
Important Forms
Admissions Forms
- Online Inquiry Form
- Northern Virginia Campus Open Houses
- School of Education & Human Development Open Houses
- Graduate Health Professions Open House
- Shenandoah Conservatory Open House
- Undergraduate Open House
- Undergraduate Audition Registration
- Undergraduate Audition Day
- Graduate Audition Day
- Dance Auditions
Registrar Forms
- Address/Name/SSN Change Form
- Course Schedule Adjustment Form
- Curriculum Change Form
- Degree Audit Adjustment Form
- Enrollment Verification Request Form
- FERPA Consent to Release Education Records
- Incomplete Grade Contract
- Independent Study Form
- Re-Apply to Graduate ONLY form
- Registration Form
- Transcript Request Form
- Visiting Student Registration Information Form
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Upcoming Events
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Registration for Fall Semester 2013 begins at 12:01 a.m. March 25 for students with 84 credit hours or more and graduate students; at 12:01 a.m. March 28 for students with 54 to 83.99 credit hours; at 12:01 a.m. April 2… Read More
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Registration for Fall Semester 2013 begins at 12:01 a.m. March 25 for students with 84 credit hours or more and graduate students; at 12:01 a.m. March 28 for students with 54 to 83.99 credit hours; at 12:01 a.m. April 2… Read More
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Memorial Day; classes do not meet, and administrative offices are closed. Read More
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“Les Miserables” runs for two weeks, Wednesday through Sunday. Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. Matinees every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 19, at 2:30 p.m. No shows on Mondays or… Read More
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“Chicago” runs for two weeks, Wednesday through Sunday. Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. Matinees every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, July 3, at 2:30 p.m. No shows on Mondays or Tuesdays.… Read More
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Region III American Guild of Organists Convention is headquartered at the George Washington Hotel in downtown Winchester. There will be events in numerous churches as well as on the Shenandoah University campus. Evening events are open to the public and… Read More
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Summer Orientation begins with check in at 8 a.m. in the Brandt Student Center. This event is for all new freshman and transfer students who will attend Shenandoah in the fall. Contact Amy Sine in the Office of Enrollment Management… Read More
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United Methodist Women’s Conference staff members (15 to 20) arrive on main campus to prepare for the four-day Conference that begins Thursday, June 5. Contact Spiritual Life at 540/535-3546 or [email protected] Read More
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United Methodist Women’s Conference is a four-day event on Shenandoah’s main campus. More than 200 participants are expected for leadership development training in Goodson Chapel / Recital Hall, Brandt Student Center and Halpin-Harrison Hall. United Methodist Women is the largest… Read More
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Deadline to Register for “Our Turn,” summer fitness program is 5 p.m. “Our Turn” offers Shenandoah faculty and staff daily opportunities to exercise, learn ways to live a little better, and spend time with fellow SU employees. To register, simply… Read More
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Summer Orientation begins with check in at 8 a.m. in the Brandt Student Center. This event is for all new freshman and transfer students who will attend Shenandoah in the fall. Contact Amy Sine in the Office of Enrollment Management… Read More
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Rob Pryor Team Basketball Camp is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday; overnight accommodations are available. Fee is $385 per team ($350 for a second team). Contact Coach Rob Pryor… Read More
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Rob Pryor Team Basketball Camp is from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday; overnight accommodations are available. Fee is $385 per team ($350 for a second team). Contact Coach Rob Pryor… Read More
Non-Discrimination Statement
Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
