The University will be closed on Friday, February 21, due to weather conditions in our immediate area. All non-essential employees should work remotely from home. Students should monitor their University email and check Blackboard for faculty instructions, as some classes will be conducted remotely. Essential personnel should report to campus as scheduled.

We anticipate returning to normal operations on Monday, February 24.

Additional Information

Summer High-Impact Practice Program (SHIPP)

Summer 2025 Application Deadline

Study Away Courses and Independent Study Abroad - March 1, 2025

Undergraduate Research and Internships - April 30, 2025

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Please direct questions about the SHIPP program to a member of The Lighthouse team.

SHIPP is a competitive program that offers grants and academic support to Virginia Wesleyan students to undertake credit-bearing internship, research, or study away experiences during the summer.

SHIPP Benefits:

Internship grants up to $1,000
Research grants up to $1,000
Study away course grants up to $1,500
Individualized faculty mentoring