About SVU
Southern Virginia University is a teaching-focused, residential university aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, Southern Virginia University’s beautiful campus is home to a welcoming, close-knit community in Buena Vista, Virginia.
Facts & Figures
1996
Year founded
90%
of students are members of the restored Church
1000+
students on our close-knit campus
Founded by Latter-day Saints for Latter-day Saints.
A group of local Latter-day Saints founded Southern Virginia University in 1996 to provide higher education in a faith-supportive environment out East. Since then, more and more students are traveling from all over the country to experience our unique approach to education.
Our Mission
Faith in Jesus Christ
Academic Approach
