Longwood University, a top-ranked public University in the heart of Virginia, pairs a classical liberal arts curriculum with hands-on experience in the field. Longwood’s 5,000 students have the opportunity to pursue more than 100 areas of study across three undergraduate academic colleges and a graduate college. The honors college meets the needs of academically gifted and talented students through a distinctive living-learning community that links intellectual growth with the practice of citizenship. Faculty are known for their commitment to personalized teaching, and their ranks include winners of state and national teaching awards. Our students graduate as citizen leaders, ready to continue learning and leading as they move into post-graduate studies and successful careers.

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Longwood is accepting applications and awarding freshman merit scholarships for Fall 2024 enrollment. Submission of SAT and ACT scores is optional for most students applying for Fall 2024 admission; however, nursing applicants are required to submit scores. 
 
Early decision deadline (nursing applicants only) is November 1. Early action deadline and final deadline for nursing applicants is December 1. Early Action applicants receive priority scholarship consideration. Regular decision deadline is February 1.
 
Visit longwood.edu/admissions for updates and to learn more. 

Transfer

Transfer students may apply for fall or spring enrollment. An official transcript is required from each institution previously attended or enrolled. Those applying with fewer than 24 credits are required to submit a final high school transcript. SAT/ACT test scores are optional for Spring and Fall 2024 enrollment.
                 
Official credit evaluation is provided within 10 days of submitting documents.

Visit us

We’re ready to help you learn more about Longwood! We offer small-scale information sessions on most weekdays, unique academic immersion days as well as large open houses. We'll cover the admissions process and tell you about our academic programs, student life and welcoming community.
 
www.longwood.edu/visit

“The magic of our university is in its people—friends meeting on Brock Commons, professors who actually teach classes and are motivated by your success, and students who rally around each other to reach new heights.”

W. Taylor Reveley IV, President
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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909, United States of America

Phone number

434.395.2060

Region

South

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