Transfer Student Application Process

Students who wish to transfer to Southern Virginia University must submit the following items to be considered for admission:

1Online Application

Incoming students must complete the online application along with the $35 application fee. The application contains your personal information, information from your parents and details of your educational and extracurricular activities, including service, athletics and fine arts.

The online application is your opportunity to tell us who you are, what you’ve accomplished and why you think Southern Virginia is a good fit for you. Applications for the fall semester should be submitted by June 1.

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2Official Transcripts

Students who have earned 24 or more college level semester credit hours are considered transfer students. All transfer students must submit official transcripts for all post-secondary institutions (college) that they have attended, along with their application. Transcripts should be mailed directly to the Admissions Office:

Office of Admissions
Southern Virginia University
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Standardized test scores are not required for transfer applicants.

Minimum Grade Point Average

The minimum cumulative grade point average for consideration for admission to Southern Virginia University is 2.0 on a 4.0 unweighted scale. However, the average freshman GPA is approximately 3.25. Provisional acceptance may be offered to students with lower-than-average academic credentials.

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3Ecclesiastical Endorsement

All students who wish to attend Southern Virginia University must submit an Ecclesiastical Endorsement regardless of their religious affiliation. Please print a copy of the Ecclesiastical Endorsement (PDF) and give it to your ecclesiastical leader to fill out and return to Southern Virginia’s Admissions Office.

The Ecclesiastical Endorsement, along with the student pledge in the online application, is a vital measurement by which Southern Virginia can assess your commitment to live by the principles expressed in our Code of Honor.

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Additional Application Information

Application Deadlines

Southern Virginia University uses a “rolling admissions” process that encourages students to complete their applications early and incentivizes those who do so with guaranteed decision notification dates and discounted registration deposits.

Students may be admitted after the third application deadline according to classroom space and residence hall availability. However, students who complete the admissions process early usually have more options for their class schedule and residence hall selections.

Fall 2012 Application Deadlines

  1. January 1, 2012: Applicants who complete and submit their applications (including test scores and/or transcripts) will receive notification of an admissions decision by January 15, 2012.
  2. April 1, 2012: Applicants who complete and submit their applications (including test scores and/or transcripts) will receive notification of an admissions decision by April 16, 2012.
  3. June 1, 2012: Applicants who complete and submit their applications (including test scores and/or transcripts) will receive notification of an admissions decision by June 11, 2012.

Applicants may be admitted after the June 1, 2012 deadline according to classroom and residence hall availability.

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Application Review Process

To be admitted to Southern Virginia University, all transfer applications undergo a comprehensive review that considers the following elements:

  • Ecclesiastical Endorsement
  • Unweighted cumulative college GPA
  • Service, including mission, community, or other service
  • Leadership
  • Extracurricular activities and individual talents
  • Other special circumstances or accomplishments

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Other Questions?

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