Foreword

The online catalog contains official descriptions of the academic policies and programs of Southern Virginia University. The university reserves the right to change programs of study, academic policies and procedures, the announced university calendar, and other matters described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established university policies.  This catalog is descriptive and is not to be construed as a legal contract.  Records of changes are on file and available for examination in the Office of the Provost.

Accreditation

Southern Virginia University is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education, located at 1050 17th Street N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. The Academy’s telephone number is (202) 452-8611.  Its web and email addresses are www.aale.org and This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The university is certified to operate and grant baccalaureate degrees by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), located at 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA  23219.  SCHEV's telephone number is (804) 225-2600.  SCHEV's web address is www.schev.edu.