Program Recognitions

2023

  • Virginia Wesleyan University is one of 50 organizations included in the first Civic 50 Hampton Roads
  • Campus Vote Project Voter Friendly Campus Designation (2023-2024)

2022

  • VWU is named one of just 40 institutions selected among the Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students by Campus Pride. 
  • VWU is named the #1 College in Virginia for LGBTQ+ students by BestColleges.com in partnership with Campus Pride.
  • ALL IN Most Engaged Campus

2021

  • Awarded 5 out of 5 stars by Campus Pride for work in the area of LGBTQIA+ policies on campus and featured on its National Listing of LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges & Universities

2020

  • Carnegie Classification for Civic Engagement
  • ALL IN 2020 campus democratic engagement action plan selected as one of the top plans submitted