Longwood University
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.
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Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
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
First-year
Longwood is accepting applications and awarding freshman merit scholarships for Fall 2025 enrollment. Submission of SAT and ACT scores is optional for most students applying for Fall 2025 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.
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 2025 enrollment.
Official credit evaluation is provided within 10 days of submitting documents.
Official credit evaluation is provided within 10 days of submitting documents.
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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
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.”