Application Information

How To Apply

1. Complete the Shenandoah University undergraduate transfer application

Applicants for the Nursing Accelerated Second Degree program use this application.

Nursing Accelerated Second Degree Application

Applicants for the Musical Theatre program use this application.

Are you eligible for an application fee waiver from NACAC? Click here for more information.

If you have already created or submitted an application, log in here to check the status and other information. Shenandoah Application Self Service Center

2. Submit official documents.

Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended.
Applicants should recognize that it can take as much as three weeks for Shenandoah University to receive official transcripts from other institutions. Applicants are encouraged to order transcripts as early as possible.

If the student is transferring to Shenandoah with less than 24 earned credits, they must also submit:
Official high school transcript
Test Scores: SAT CollegeBoard or ACT test scores.
- Official test scores from the testing agency, or
- Unofficial test scores in PDF format of a scan or screenshot of an SAT or ACT score report for a provisional admission decision. It must be clear that the source of the report is from the College Board or ACT and it must clearly have a student’s full name and home address (or other identifying information which can be used to confirm identity, such as SSN, email, etc.). An official score report must be received for a full admission decision. Once official scores are received, if it is determined that an applicant falsified information, then the provisional admission will be rescinded.
Official dual enrollment transcripts.

Materials must be sent to:
Shenandoah University
Office of Admissions
1460 University Drive:
Winchester, VA 22601

Shenandoah’s SAT Code is: 5613
Shenandoah’s ACT Code is: 4396

Shenandoah’s CEEB Code is: 5613

3. Shenandoah Conservatory applicants to music, theatre or dance programs are REQUIRED to complete an audition or portfolio review.

Learn more about the Shenandoah Conservatory application process.

Audition registration is completed concurrently while submitting academic admission materials.

4. Submit optional application items.

Resume of activities (awards, community service, work, & leadership positions)
Letter of Recommendation
Personal Statement

Application Deadlines

Shenandoah University operates on rolling admissions. This means that applications are accepted throughout the year, without specific application deadlines.

You can expect a decision to be made within three weeks after all required admissions materials have been received. Please see the list of required materials below.

To best prepare you for a smooth and successful transition into Shenandoah, we recommend that all application materials be submitted prior to:

June 1 for fall semester
October 1 for spring semester

Transfer Admissions Standards

Transfer applications are reviewed holistically. Shenandoah University invites applicants to supply all evidence to indicate their competence and eagerness to succeed in a demanding and exciting program of study.

Must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all institutions attended in order to transfer to Shenandoah University.*

Special Requirements For Specific Programs

Some academic programs, including Nursing, have higher GPA and specific coursework requirements for admission. Please check directly with the Office of Admissions for these requirements.

Shenandoah Conservatory applicants to music, theatre or dance programs are REQUIRED to complete an audition or portfolio review. Learn more about the Shenandoah Conservatory application process.

Must provide evidence of good standing at the college last attended and be eligible to return to his/her former institution. Students who have been suspended from other institutions shall not be considered for admission until they have been out of college for a period of one regular semester.

For complete, detailed admissions guidelines, please see the Undergraduate Catalog.

AP, IB Higher-Level, & CLEP exams

Shenandoah University participates in the Advanced Placement program (AP), the International Baccalaureate Examination program (IB) for higher-level course, and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Students who have been officially admitted to Shenandoah must submit official copies of test results in order to receive credit.

To review the minimum passing scores and credit eligibility for individual tests, refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.