Congratulations on becoming one of the newest members of the Shenandoah University community!
We know admitted transfer students can easily become overwhelmed by the complexities of the enrollment process. Please use these Steps to SU to make the transition easier.
Steps to SU
Spring 2020 Enrollment: January 2020 Start
Spring Orientation is a fun and exciting day for new students. In addition to meeting other new students, you’ll learn how to prepare for university life, talk with staff members, find out what goes on in and around Winchester, check out campus activities, obtain your student ID card and more.
Spring 2020 orientation will be held on Friday, January 17th for new students attending the main Winchester campus. You will receive more information with locations closer to the orientation date. Orientation will begin with lunch at 12:00 pm. Students may park in the parking garage located next to the Brandt Student Center.
**Please Note: New Nursing Students will be required to attend the Nursing Orientation. This is a separate program than Spring Orientation (general).
Submit your final, official transcript(s), as well as any official AP, IB Higher-level, or CLEP test scores you may have earned to the Office of Admissions.
WebAdvisor & Canvas
You received directions to access Hornet Hub and Canvas via e-mail shortly after you submitted your application. Check the status of your application, financial aid, billing information and more through Hornet Hub on the university’s Canvas Web portal. Access detailed tutorials by clicking the “Tech Support” tab within the Canvas site or contacting the Help Desk at 540-665-5555 or helpdesk@su.edu.
The Office of Student Accounts provides your family with financial counseling and payment plan options.
Payment due dates are as follows:
Tuition payment for Spring semester are Due December 13
All individuals interested in establishing a payment plan should contact Hornet Central.
If you haven’t already, please apply for financial aid with the 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 an detailing list of scholarships and grants.
Contact Information:
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone: (540) 665-4538 or (800) 432-2266
Fax: (540) 665-4939
Email: finaid@su.edu
Location: Hornet Central, Wilkins Administration Building, 2nd floor
Federal School Code: 003737
Residential living is often one of the most dynamic parts of a student’s university experience, and Shenandoah is a residential campus. Freshmen and sophomore students are required to reside in campus housing.
New students can apply for housing starting November 1. A housing form is available in the link below. You must apply for housing no later than December 1 to ensure full consideration. You will need your student ID number in order to complete the application.
Students who apply for housing by December 1st will receive their assignments on December 18th. Students who apply after December 1st will receive their assignments after December 18th.
You can log onto the myHousing Portal using your Shenandoah username and password.
Academic success is related to your overall health, and the Wilkins Wellness Center is your one-stop hub for health and counseling services. You need to submit your health form to the Wilkins Wellness Center no later than December 15th. Forms are available in the links below or at www.su.edu/healthforms. Students who do not complete health forms and insurance information by December 15th will incur late fees.
Health forms can be downloaded from www.su.edu/healthforms or visit the Wilkins Wellness Center website at www.su.edu/health-wellness/wilkins-wellness-center/health-forms/ from more detailed messages. Health forms can be mailed or delivered to the Wilkins Wellness Center. Faxed and email copies are not acceptable. Please keep a photocopy of your submitted health form.
Please review the Health and Insurance Requirement section to be sure you are completing the appropriate form and obtain the necessary documentation of immunizations. The insurance broker will be sending each student a postcard in early summer followed up with weekly emails until complete so each student can submit proof of insurance or enroll in the student health insurance policy.
Question may be directed to the Wilkins Wellness Center at (540) 665-4530.
*Athletes in spring sports may need to complete their athletic form online prior to December 15. Please check with your coach to confirm specific dates. The health form and sickle cell trait blood test must be mailed to the Wellness Center. Please do not sent forms directly to Athletics.
Shenandoah’s Integrated Mobile Learning (iMLearning) technology program puts state-of-the-art Apple computer technology into your hands, so you are engaged in an interactive and information-rich learning environment. All full-time undergraduate students participate in the program receiving the latest model MacBook Pro laptop, which you receive during the first week of classes.
If you are a newly accepted GRADUATE student:
You may begin registering as of November 4th.
- First schedule an appointment to meet with your respective academic school (Phone numbers listed below). During this meeting you will discuss your spring 2020 courses and complete a paper registration form.
- Take the signed form to Hornet Central (located on the 2nd floor of the Wilkins Administration Building)
If you are a newly accepted UNDERGRADUATE or TRANSFER student:
You may begin registering as of November 20th.
- Email the transfer advisor in your respective academic school to schedule an appointment to meet (contact information listed below). During this meeting you will discuss your Spring 2020 courses and complete a paper registration form. Hours for Advising offices are typically 9:00am-4:00pm Monday – Friday.
- Take the signed form to Hornet Central (located on the 2nd floor of the Wilkins Administration Building)
For ALL students who are registering from December 14th – January 17th:
- Email the transfer advisor in your respective academic school to schedule an appointment to meet (contact information listed below). During this meeting you will discuss your Spring 2020 courses and complete a paper registration form. Hours for Advising offices are typically 9:00am-4:00pm Monday – Friday.
- Take the signed form to Hornet Central (located on the 2nd floor of the Wilkins Administration Building)
- Payment is required to be paid in full before your registration form will be processed by Hornet Central.
- Once payment is paid in full your registration will be entered in the system.
Arts & Sciences – Jo Strader – jstrader@su.edu – 540-665-5546
Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business – Theresa Golding – tgolding08@su.edu – 540-665-5428
Conservatory – Sarah Fisher-Burke – sfisher@su.edu – 540-665-4571
Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing – Janice Smith – jsmith9@su.edu – 540-678-4374