International Students
At Shenandoah University
Welcome to Shenandoah!
What Type of Student Am I?
International First-Year Applicant
You are a first-year student if you will be entering the first year in a university or college and have completed secondary school.
International Transfer Applicant
You are a transfer student if you have attended a university or college before and are still working on completing your bachelor’s degree.
International Graduate Applicant
You are a graduate student if you have completed your bachelor’s degree and want to earn a higher level degree.
International Accepted Student
You are an accepted Shenandoah student if you have received your official acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions.
International Exchange Student
You are an international exchange student if you are studying at Shenandoah for a semester or year on an exchange agreement and receiving credit through your home institution.
International Current Student
You are a current Shenandoah student if you are enrolled in courses at Shenandoah.
Contact for First-Year, Transfer, and Graduate Applicants
Salha Aainous
Assistant Director for International Recruitment
salha.aainous@su.edu
+1 540-535-3564
Contact us for questions about admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and the application process.
Contact for Accepted, Exchange, and Current Students
Alanna Tierno
iss@su.edu
+1 540-665-5460
Contact Alanna for questions about visas, exchange student admission, transferring your SEVIS record, and international student orientation.
Join the SU Family
Shenandoah University Enrolls Students From More Than 55 Countries And Is Committed To Diversity And Global Citizenship.
As a small private university, Shenandoah has much to offer an International Student including:
- Small class sizes which allow for personal attention
- Support services for international students
- Great location in a safe, small town environment but close to the dynamic city of Washington D.C.
- Excellent academic programs in a variety of fields
- A technologically advanced campus
- Value of a degree from an accredited U.S. university
We want you to explore Shenandoah University to see if you also believe Shenandoah is the place for you!
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International Student & Scholar Services
International Student & Scholar Services supports international students, scholars, and their families.
Services include:
- Advising on U.S. immigration regulations and maintaining legal status.
- Programming for international student success including orientation.
- Workshops on work authorization, local resources, and cultural events.
- Liaising with U.S. government agencies, foreign embassies, organizations.
- Liaising with sponsors that support international students and scholars.
- Advocating for international students.
- Collaborating with programs across campus to provide full experiences for students.
Please note, International Student and Scholar Services cannot provide immigration advising to individuals who are not affiliated with Shenandoah University. We work with current students, prospective students and individuals who are sponsored by Shenandoah University. Other individuals seeking immigration advice should consult with a qualified immigration attorney or the international student advisor at their schools.
Contact International Student & Scholar Services at iss@su.edu.
Services Include
Why is SU a great place for International Students?
Current students and alumni from Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Uganda provide details about their experiences studying at Shenandoah as part of a virtual presentation about Shenandoah University to EducationUSA Advisors on July 25, 2024.
Welcome from SU Chinese Students
Shenandoah University Chinese students and faculty, speaking in their native Chinese language share their Shenandoah experiences with potential students and families.