Academics
At Shenandoah University
I Want To Help People”
Shenandoah offers a breadth of opportunities and experiences to prepare you to help others and excel in your career aspirations. There are many different areas of health care, including emerging fields that are developing and being added to Shenandoah’s fleet of health care programs every year.
I’m Looking for an Athletic Career”
How can you turn your passion for athletics into a major? Check out these majors that will keep you involved in the world of athletics and land you in a successful career path!
I Love to Perform”
Experience the world-renowned Shenandoah Conservatory. Study with master teachers in Music, Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management. Unite with fellow artists and join an alumni family that takes center stage from Broadway to the concert halls of Europe.
I’m Not Sure What To Major In
College is a place to explore your options and find your passion as you try new things. Take your time and experiment at SU; then when you do decide on a major you’ll make an informed choice that’s right for you.
First-Year Seminar: Going Global
Shenandoah’s focus on global curiosity and understanding begins the moment you arrive on campus. Each fall, incoming freshmen participate in Going Global: First-Year Seminar, which engages them in interactive learning and discussions about global topics.
There are over 20 different courses to choose from. This class gets students out of their comfort zone, as different people with different viewpoints discuss topics from multiple perspectives.
Pre-Health Program
The Pre-Health Program is designed to help guide students develop as competitive applicants to graduate schools that match their desired profession and their academic and pre-professional profile. Pre-Health Advising at Shenandoah University consists of in-person advising sessions either in a group or individual setting that seek to provide guidance to students interested in pursuing a career in within the health professions.
Early Assurance Pathway
The Early Assurance (EA) Pathway is available to incoming first-year applicants who meet rigorous high school GPA and exam score requirements, and is highly competitive.
This pathway guarantees an admission interview with a Shenandoah graduate program as long as criteria are maintained during the undergraduate years.
Students who do not qualify for consideration for the Early Assurance Pathway are welcome to pursue to the Articulation Agreement Pathway or the Traditional Pathway to the graduate health professions.
Accelerated Degree Options
MBA 4 + 1
Our 4 + 1 option allows business administration students to earn a Master of Business Administration with only one additional year of study.
PALM 4 + 1
Music, theatre, and dance students can earn a Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management with one additional year of study.
Public Health 3 + 2
Students in any Bachelor’s degree program at Shenandoah may pursue the fast-track to a Master of Public Health (MPH)
Study & Travel Abroad
Shenandoah University’s international programs provide global experiences and study abroad opportunities that encourage students, faculty and staff to engage in the larger community to make a difference globally.
Global Citizenship Project (GCP)
Each spring break, Shenandoah sends 50 selected students, faculty, and staff to international destinations to help broaden their horizons.
Global Experiential Learning (GEL)
Participate in short-term, faculty-led, study abroad programs for academic credit! GEL trips occur for a few weeks during spring, summer, or winter break.
Study Abroad
Make studying abroad the highlight of your college experience! Whether you go for a year, a semester, or just a few weeks, you will never forget learning in another culture!
Being able to learn among other experienced PAs and PA analogues from different parts of the world at [the 16th Annual International Academy of Physician Associate Educators (IAPAE) Conference in Pretoria, South Africa], while being immersed in such a rich culture, is something I will never take for granted. I am thankful for the relationships I’ve made, the lessons I’ve learned, and the confidence I have built.”
Zoe Star ’24, ’26 | Biology & Public Health | Physician Assistant Studies
Learn With Apple®
Shenandoah University’s innovative iMLearning program puts state-of-the-art computing technology directly in the hands of students to enhance learning so students graduate as confident and capable users of technology. You’ll start with an Apple in your backpack. All students receive a Macbook Pro Retina and an iPad with an Apple Pencil. It’s all part of our iMLearning program.
Academic Calendars
See the schedule of classes and other scheduling information for the current year as well as academic, admissions, and tuition deadlines.
Academic Catalogs
See academic program and course information, descriptions of degree programs, degree information, academic policies, and other helpful information.
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for maintaining student academic records, course registration, and enforcing academic policies.
Accomplished Faculty
As students at Shenandoah, we are lucky to have professors and other faculty members who sincerely care about our success and growth on both a personal and academic level.”
Jeremy Kwolek ’26 | Physical Therapy
My best experiences in this major were because of my classmates, my professors, and my clinical faculty. If you are considering nursing, it’s important to understand that yes, it’s challenging. It tests you mentally and emotionally, but it is so worth it. Nursing is such a fulfilling career, and Shenandoah University’s program prepares you to be the best nurse you can be.
Zoe Smith ’26 | Nursing
It All Leads Here | Shenandoah Commencement
Something I really enjoy about my education major is the opportunity to work with students in real-life classroom settings. Not only is this great practice for the future, but it has also helped me apply what I am learning so I can become a more confident teacher. Having multiple practicum opportunities has reassured me that this is the career I want to pursue and that I will have meaningful experience when I leave college. Through both of my majors, I have learned the importance of compassion and support. Especially in education, one approach does not fit all students. Being here has given me the opportunity to learn different approaches and best practices to better meet students’ individual needs.
Rowan Lippy ’26 | Dance and Elementary Education majors, Special Education certificate
Career & Professional Development
See where Shenandoah alumni journeys have led, read their success stories, and see how we will help you shape your own career path. Career & Professional Development works with students in all aspects of the career development process, from choosing a major to making career changes.