Shenandoah University

I am quite biased as this is my Alma Mater! But I can't deny that the development of the campus and the surrounding area over the past 30 years is a sight to see. You have to come to Winchester VA to see SU and all the nature that surrounds it.

Students considering the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program should be aware of how strictly policies are enforced. I was dismissed from the program when I was near the end with a cumulative GPA of 3.4. With only one semester left in order to graduate, I received a “C” in a course and was not allowed to retake it. This program only allows two attempts at a class, and even a medical withdrawal is counted as one of those attempts. In my case, I withdrew from a course due to medical reasons, retook it the following year, and earned a “C.” That was considered my second attempt, and I was dismissed from the program. While this rule is technically stated in the handbook, the document is lengthy and contains many such stipulations that can catch students off guard. If you do enroll in this program be sure to review the handbook with a lawyer so that you're aware of all the caveats waiting to derail you. Overall, I found the program to be rigid and unsupportive, particularly for students with legitimate extenuating circumstances. In addition, the majority of the psychiatric courses are taught by 1 professor which has many disadvantages. For me, this was a disappointing outcome especially at a time when the healthcare system is in dire need of psychiatric nurse practitioners. Prospective students should read the handbook carefully with a lawyer and be fully prepared for a lack of flexibility if challenges arise. Based on my experience, this is NOT a student friendly program. I wish I had chosen a different school.

Small liberal arts university located near the quaint town of Old Winchester, Virginia. The campus has beautiful fountains picturesque bridges and buildings with a nice park located nearby. This university has the potential for close knit facility to students experiences that smaller campuses offer.

Great school. Good people. Talent abounds. Fabulous students.

Beautiful campus!! Dorms are huge!

One of the best universities I have ever been to! Music program is incredibly awesome and amazing! If you are interested in their music programs, I highly recommend taking their arranging track classes! They are PHENOMENAL!!

The education given by the University is very well crafted and executed. However, you will not be looked after as an individual as advertised. The University is trying to expand and therefore does not have the staffing or resources nessicary to take care of the constantly growing incoming classes. The advertise being a good mentor figure and being involved in the community, giving you better opportunities. However, that has shown on numberus occations to be untrue. The university also tells incoming and concurrent students about therapy opportunities. I have tried in multiple instances to get help and my emails have either been ignored and responded to and not followed through with. There is also "priority" living arragments to Seniors and Juniors, however I am struggle to get a dorm to stay in due to everything being full or rejection despite all the assistance I give to professors, clubs, and athletics. So I give up

I love how the college has a clean environment

Great musical performances.

A great university and a great value.