Virginia Wesleyan University is a Liberal Arts college established in 1961 offering more than 60 study programmes in the field of Business, Biology, Education, Communication, Criminal Studies and Recreation & Leisure studies. The university is stretched across a 284-acre campus which is largely forested and enjoys remarkable proximity to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Several beaches, surfing spots, fishing hubs, waterfront festivals, botanical gardens, concert halls etc are some of the major attractions around the university. The university utilizes a 4-1-4 based academic calendar. VWU offers courses specific to 4 schools: Joan P. Brock School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities D.Henry Watts School of Professional Studies Birdsong School of Social Science The university operates several for-credit programs outside the traditional bachelor’s programs and supports non-credit continuing education. Major programs include 30 minors, 36 majors and 12 pre-professional programs in Arts and Humanities, Life Sciences, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Education, Law and Psychology. Also, the university offers students with exciting athletic activities like baseball, cheer, cross country, basketball, golf, soft, soccer, swimming, tennis, lacrosse and other indoor/outdoor field and track.