School Details
Located on a 300-acre campus in coastal Virginia Beach, Virginia Wesleyan University welcomes more than 1,600 students each year into its undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. The school aims to prepare students for success by providing expanded opportunities for hands-on learning, connecting theory to practice, and linking the classroom to the world.
VWU’s online degrees offer a rigorous liberal arts education to students from various backgrounds and regions. Multiple start dates throughout the year and seven-week sessions allow students to balance classwork with family, career, and other responsibilities. All courses are taught to the same standards as on-campus courses and offer the same student resources, including library access and tutoring.
There are even more benefits to learning online at Virginia Wesleyan University:
- Military benefits and services
- Affordable with opportunities for financial aid
- Generous credit transfer policy
Accreditation & Licensing
Virginia Wesleyan University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Virginia Wesleyan University is located in Virginia
Virginia at a Glance:

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Top Incentives in Virginia:
- Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant: Up to $4,000 annually
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