Academic Advising
As part of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), our Academic Advising team is dedicated to enhancing student success by partnering with faculty advisors to provide comprehensive academic advising and learning support services. We aim to empower students to take ownership of their academic journey, connect students to valuable resources, and achieve their academic goals.
Located on the 3rd floor of the Smith Library, our dedicated Academic Advising Specialists are available to answer any of your academic-related questions, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact Us
Academic Advising
Email: advising@su.edu
Phone: 540-545-7323
Visit: Smith Library, 3rd Floor
At Shenandoah you have a faculty advisor based upon your major who will guide course selection, internships and other issues related to your major. Learners also have access to Academic Advising for additional support. Academic Advising is focused on helping you achieve your academic goals, regardless of your major. If you have any questions about who you should speak to, contact advising@su.edu
Prior to taking a course at a community college, you’ll want to get the course approved by filling out the Permission to Study Elsewhere Form. You’ll receive an email from advising@su.edu if you are approved to take the course, and what it will transfer in as. If you’ve completed the course already, please have the other institution send your official transcript to us, either electronically to advising@su.edu or by mail to the following address: Shenandoah University, Attention Lydia Maynard, 1460 University Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
After speaking with a faculty advisor or Academic Advising Specialist, you can submit an Academic Program Change form.
Dropping a course does not count as an attempt on your academic record, where a withdrawal shows up on your transcript as an attempt, with a grade as a “W.” The W will not affect your GPA.
You can find all of these deadlines and more in our Academic Calendar.
Pick up a Course Withdrawal Request form from the Academic Center for Excellence on the third floor of Smith Library.
A student can retake a course a maximum of two times for the possibility of earning a higher grade and the most recent attempt is the grade that will count towards your GPA. However, each program and course has different policies and procedures on how retaking courses can work, so it’s important to discuss with your advisor the benefits of retaking a course.
Explore Academic Resources at Shenandoah
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.
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 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 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.
Shenandoah First-Year Students Have Many Academic Resources To Help Them Be Successful.
As a university, we are committed to helping students reach their full potential and experience positive learning outcomes.
Career & Professional Development
The Career & Professional Development office provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to support career exploration and professional growth of Shenandoah students. Services offered include career exploration, experiential learning through internships, volunteer, summer and part-time opportunities, as well as resume building, interview skills workshops, graduate school search assistance, and job search assistance.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services is committed to enhancing student learning, supporting academic success, and helping students become lifelong learners. Student Support Services implements and coordinates student peer tutoring programs, study skills development courses and workshops, services for students with disabilities, and academic counseling. Services are free to all students enrolled in the university.
Shenandoah University Writing Center
The mission of the Writing Center is one-to-one instruction in writing for all Shenandoah students. The conferences between students and the Writing Center staff, either face-to-face or online, work to enable students to learn productive habits in pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing.