Congratulations On Becoming A New Member Of The Shenandoah University Community!
We know families of admitted first-year students can easily become overwhelmed by the complexities of the enrollment process. Please use these Steps to SU to make the transition easier.
2023 Fall Enrollment: August Start
Bookmark this page on your computer so you can refer back to it through the spring and summer –
you complete the Steps to SU Enrollment.
Hornet Hub & Canvas
Hornet Hub is Shenandoah’s web portal for admitted and enrolling students. Check the status of your financial aid, billing information and more through Hornet Hub. After being admitted, you received an email to claim your SUNet login. If you have not already claimed your SUNet login credentials, please refer back to the email “Shenandoah Univ – SUNet Account Login” from helpdesk@su.edu and follow the instructions.
Go to www.su.edu, and scroll down the page to “Technology” and select “Login to Hornet Hub.”
Your enrollment deposit is due May 1. Your deposit is a credit on your Fall 2023 student account. Deposits accepted after May 1 will be based on program availability. Pay your enrollment deposit through your Shenandoah Application Portal.
Residential living is often one of the most dynamic parts of a student’s university experience. First-year and sophomore students are required to reside in campus housing and we have various types of living styles to support our residents throughout their entire academic career. From first-year to graduate students, our residence halls are designed to meet the unique needs of each population. Please take some time to explore our First-Year Housing and Upperclassmen Housing.
Once you have submitted your enrollment deposit you should apply for Fall 2023 housing between
March 15 to June 3.
Shenandoah University On-Campus Housing Application Form
For full consideration, you must apply for housing no later than June 3. You will receive your housing assignment around July 15.
Questions about housing? Contact the Office of Residence Life at 540-665-4611 or reslife@su.edu.
Summer Orientation is a fun and exciting day for new first-year students and their families. In addition to meeting other students and families, you will get your Hornet ID card, receive your first semester class schedule, learn how to prepare for university life, talk with faculty and staff, find out what goes on in and around Winchester, check out campus activities, and more! Dates fill up quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible.
Missed Summer Orientation? Register for our Virtual Orientation Forum: Register Now!
If you cannot attend any of these dates, please submit this response form.
Questions about Orientation? Contact the Office of Student Success at orientation@su.edu or 540-665-4863.
Check out our Enrollment Resources to learn more about the services offered at Shenandoah University!
The Office of Financial Aid can help families find the resources they need to make the cost of a private university education affordable. Costs are often met by combining the resources of parents and students as well as state, federal, and outside sources.
After you review your comprehensive financial aid package, accept it in Hornet Hub by May 1. Students receiving their financial aid package after May 1, please review and sign within two weeks. The earlier this is completed, the smoother the process becomes. Visit our Office of Financial Aid for more information.
If you haven’t already, please apply for financial aid by completing the 2023-24 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you complete the FAFSA, the Office of Financial Aid will evaluate your financial aid eligibility and provide you with a comprehensive financial aid package.
Federal School Code: 003737
Student Employment
Shenandoah provides ALL eligible full-time undergraduate students with the opportunity to participate in the Work-Study Student Employment Program.
Students eligible for Work-Study can earn up to $2,000 a year by working between 7-9 hours per week once hired. In addition to a paid job, students develop transferable skills through on-the-job learning, gain personal and professional development experiences and build a support network of mentors and supervisors.
Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid:
Location: Hornet Central, Wilkins Administration Building, 2nd floor
- Submit official, final high school transcript showing graduation date to the Office of Admissions
- Submit official AP, IB, or CLEP test scores to the Office of Admissions
- Submit official college transcript(s), if you have taken dual-enrollment classes at another institution
All new Shenandoah students are registered for their initial classes by the Office of Academic Advising. Advisors register students based on their major, curriculum course requirements and course availability. Course schedules are given to students who attend Summer Orientation. Those who are unable to attend Summer Orientation will have their course schedule emailed to them after July 15. Students who wish to make changes to their schedule are able to do so during Welcome Week and the drop/add period.
After the first semester at Shenandoah, students are responsible for their own course registration with their specific academic advisor in their major.
Office of Academic Advising
540-665-5546
Advising@su.edu
Submit your First-Year Seminar (FYS): Going Global Selections
All Shenandoah University first-year students are required to take a (FYS) course in the fall semester. You select from a variety of course topics designed to engage you in stimulating discussions about global issues. You will receive the First-Year Seminar Selections information via email in early May.
Examples of course topics include, “Sports as a Political Tool”, “Ghost Stories and Legends”, “Please Accept Me for Who I Am”, to “The Walking Dead.” All classes focus on a global theme, are small in size, and are challenging and highly interactive. There are over 15 different courses to choose from! You must submit your choices by June 30. Students who don’t submit selections will be placed in sections with space availability.
Make your Selections for First-Year Seminar
Deadline to submit: June 30
Academic success is related to your overall health, and the Wilkins Wellness Center is your resource for health and counseling services.
New students gain access to the SU Student Health Portal once they have registered for classes. This will occur after students attend New Student Orientation in June.
Required health forms and insurance information must be submitted by August 1.
All students who are registered for 7 credit hours or more are required to submit:
- Shenandoah University Health Forms
- Photocopy of required immunization documents submitted to the SU Student Health Portal
- All students are required to have health insurance (see below). The insurance must cover you in Virginia. Our insurance verification or purchase form must be completed online.
All students living in campus housing, NCAA Athletes, and Nursing students are required to submit a health form regardless of credit hours enrolled for the academic year.
We encourage you to utilize the SU Student Health Portal to submit all required forms. We will also be collecting forms during New Student Orientation. The health form can be mailed or delivered to the Wellness Center.
All NCAA athletes must submit these requirements and forms required by the Athletics Department. Please DO NOT give required health and insurance forms to your coach. You must send the health form, medication form, and sickle cell test results (if required) to the Wellness Center through the SU Student Health Portal.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions at wwcenter@su.edu or 540-665-4530.
Summer Orientation is a fun and exciting day for new first-year students and their families. In addition to meeting other students and families, you’ll learn how to prepare for university life, talk with faculty members, receive your class schedule, find out what is going on in and around Winchester, check out campus activities, obtain your student ID card and more! If you submit a photo for your student ID card prior to noon the day before your scheduled orientation, you will get a FREE cell phone card holder!
Missed Summer Orientation? Register for our Virtual Orientation Forum: Register Now!
If you cannot attend any of these dates, please submit this response form.
Questions about Orientation? Contact the Office of Student Success at orientation@su.edu or 540-665-4863.
Shenandoah’s required technology program – Integrated Mobile Learning (iML), puts state-of-the-art Apple® computer technology into your hands, so you are engaged in an interactive and information-rich learning environment. All deposited, full-time undergraduate students receive a MacBook Pro laptop, and an iPad with Pencil, which can be picked up at Navigator during move in.
Tuition & Fees bill for Term I (fall semester) – Due August 4
Tuition & Fees bill for Term II (spring semester) – Due December 15
Students may allow others to view their student account, payment, and financial aid information in Hornet Hub by granting Parent/Person Proxy access to a person of their choice. Instructions to grant Parent/Person Proxy access.
If you haven’t already, please apply for financial aid with the 2023-24 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you complete the FAFSA, the Office of Financial Aid will evaluate your financial aid eligibility and provide you with a full financial aid package listing the resources available. Visit Financial Aid for a detailed list of scholarships and grants.
Location: Hornet Central, Wilkins Administration Building, 2nd floor
Federal School Code: 003737
Welcome Week kicks off on August 23. Welcome Week is designed to help you meet new people and adjust to campus life. It’s also a time to attend special campus events created just for you. In addition to general Welcome Week events, you will also attend events hosted by your individual school or academic program.
First day of classes: Monday, August 28
If you have specific questions about Welcome Week, contact the Division of Student Affairs at 540-665-4863 or studentlife@su.edu.
You did it! You’re enrolled at Shenandoah! We are excited for you to be a part of the SU community!
