Weather Update:

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

Arrival to VWU

Arriving to Virginia Weselyan

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is three miles northeast of the central business district of Norfolk, and is approximately 10-minutes from campus. Uber and Lyft are able to pick-up and drop-off at the Norfolk International Airport.

Taxi service is also available:

  • Yellow Cab of Norfolk (757-857-8888)
  • Norfolk Checker Taxi (757-855-3333)
  • Norfolk Black and White Cab (757-855-4444).

If you are driving, please click here for directions.

If possible, VWU will try to arrange two pick-up times for new international students from Norfolk International Airport.

Arrival information will be sent to new students via email.

International Student Orientation

All new international students are required to participate in VWU’s orientation programming.

This programming consists of two parts:

  • Marlin Nation Orientation (MNO) 1 - late June
    Informational videos on Campus Life, Housing, Security, Student Engagement, Student Health, and Financial Aid and Billing
  • Marlin Nation Orientation (MNO) 2 - late August
    In-person orientation that includes international student check-in, picking up your student ID, trip to local store, interactive games for prizes, and more.