Virginia Wesleyan College

1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502-5599
http://www.vwc.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1961
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Undergrad Students1,392
Endowment39,385,384
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition23,136
Room/Board6,850
Services
Associated FirmsInternal Revenue Service, Virginia Department of Taxation, Peace Corps, ABC Family Channel, GEICO, Landmark Communications, City of Virginia Beach, American Funds Group, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Chesapeake Public Schools, Household,, Walgreens, Nor
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsThe Lambuth M. Clarke Hall, an academic center featuring state of the art teaching technologies, the Learning Resources/Writing Center, the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom and a 24-hour computer laboratory; the Henry Clay Hofheimer II Library houses a second general purpose computer laboratory and additional computers dedicated to research databases/subscriptions; The Jane P. Batten Student Center, featuring a multi-activity athletic center as well as Communication laboratory space and two multimedia classrooms; and a Greenhouse.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Lambuth M. Clarke Hall, an academic center featuring state of the art teaching technologies, the Learning Resources/Writing Center, the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom and a 24-hour computer laboratory; the Henry Clay Hofheimer II Library houses a second general purpose computer laboratory and additional computers dedicated to research databases/subscriptions; The Jane P. Batten Student Center, featuring a multi-activity athletic center as well as Communication laboratory space and two multimedia classrooms; and a Greenhouse.
Periodical Subs800
# of Books123,359
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months58%
within one year58%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities6%
Campus Size300 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing51%
College housing typescoed dorms (57%), women's dorms (7%), sorority housing (5%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (13%), special housing for disabled students (2%), special housing for international students (7%), other housing options (7%)
Popular EventsSeafood Party in the Dell, Lake Taylor Music Festival, Lively in the Ivy Concert, Spring Fling, Homecoming, Airband, Intercultural Fashion Show, Hispanic/Latin American Heritage celebration, Comedy Club, Relay for Life, Mud Games, Greek Week, Village Cookouts, Poetry Slams, Celebration of Women's Voices, Academic Fair, Potato Drop, Native American Fair, Educational Lecture Series, Marlin Spirit Pregame Parties for Men's and Women's Basketball Teams
Nearest AirportNorfolk, VA (4), Newport News, VA (25)
Nearest TrainNewport News, VA (15)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Old Dominion University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations72
# of fraternities3
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities6%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Marlin Chronicle (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Phi Alpha, Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Rho Phi Lambda, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Society for Collegiate Journalists, Theta Alpha Kappa, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Continuing Higher Education, Biology, German, Communications, Leadership & Scholarship, History, Freshman Scholarship, French, Political Science, Psychology, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Business, Management & Administration, Spanish, English, Journalism, Religious Studies
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Holy Fire Student Fellowship, Sacred Shooters, Spirit 400 Campus Worship, "Push It" Bible Study, "But if Not" Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Sociedad Americana de Latinos y Sus Amigos (SALSA); International Student Organization; American Indian Council; Asian American Society; Black Student Union; Cultural Arts Society; Campus Kaleidoscope; Gay Straight Alliance; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Political Science Association, Model United Nations, Habitat for Humanity, Women's Resource Center, Honors & Scholars, Circle K, Science Club, SVEA/NEA, Friends of Psi Chi, Electronic Music Society, Society for the Advancement of Management, Portfolio, Student Government Association, First Year Leadership Council, Wesleyan Activities Council, Student Environmental Awareness League, Young Democrats, College Republicans, IMAGEnation, Recreation Majors Club, The Order of Infinity (Math/Computer Science Club), Sandpiper (yearbook), VWC Review (literary magazine), IMAGINE Alternative Spring Break, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Anime Club, Wesleyan Beekeepers Association, Black Student Union, But If Not Men's Christian Group, Campus Kaleidoscope, Commuter Club, Cultural Arts Society, Democracy Matters, Outdoor Club, Fairy Godmothers, Fencing Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Greek Presidents, Holy Fire, Interfraternal Council, International Student Organization, Iota Beta, Kappa Alpha, Panhellenic Council, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Sigma Sigma, Sacred Shooters (photography club), Relay for Life, Residence Hall Association, Rollerhockey Club, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Step Team, Wesleyan Ambassadors, Wesleyan Students for Controversial Issues, Youth Matter