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About Vsu

Valdosta State University offers the best of both worlds — the extensive academic, cultural and social opportunities of a major university, and the small classes and close personal attention found at smaller institutions. Students are attracted to the close-knit community where learning occurs in a supportive environment and faculty members challenge each student’s potential.

VSU has a legacy as a major provider of
education services for South Georgia. As a regional university, it focuses on the long-term, total educational experience, providing a variety of catalysts for student growth in all areas of life. Study abroad and exchange opportunities at institutions around the world give students exceptional opportunities for learning. Closer to campus, VSU offers internships and experiential learning opportunities to expand students’ horizons.

Outside the academic setting, campus organizations encourage leadership, social interaction, recreation, cultural and religious development and community service. The College of the Arts offers a wide variety of performances and exhibits throughout the year, while championship Blazer athletics and a vibrant social scene round out a true college experience.

Recognized for its vision in creating a leading-edge living and learning environment, VSU continues an extensive transformation of its campus. The Hopper Hall replacement reopened fall semester 2008 with suite-style living for freshmen. Several other state-of-the-art facilities will follow; each will be designed to serve the needs of a growing student enrollment.

Hard-working students enjoy private study rooms, new computer labs and an Internet café in Odum Library, and re-energize at name brand campus eateries such as Quizno’s, Chick-fil-A and Einstein Bros. Bagels. The Student Recreation Center boasts a two-story climbing wall, an Olympic-sized indoor pool and an expansive weight room, all perfect ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Located equidistant from Atlanta and Orlando, the Valdosta State University campus boasts beautiful Spanish Mission architecture nestled among pines and palms. Its campus lies at the heart of metropolitan Valdosta, a city with true southern charm and forward-thinking leadership. VSU challenges students with the opportunities and experiences necessary for personal success, while always providing true southern hospitality.

 

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Degree Programs

VSU offers undergraduate work leading to the following degrees: Associate of Applied Science in five major programs, the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts in 13 major programs, the Bachelor of Science in 12 major programs, the Bachelor of Science in Education in 8 major programs, the Bachelor of Business Administration in five major programs, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in seven major programs, the Bachelor of Music in two major programs, the Bachelor of General Studies, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, and the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Graduate degrees offered include the Master of Education in 12 major programs, the Master of Arts in 2 major programs, Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Science in five major programs, Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Music Education, Master of Music Performance, Master of Social Work, Master of Library and Information Science, the Education Specialist in 9 major programs, and the Doctor of Education in 3 major programs, and the Doctor in Public Administration. New baccalaureate and graduate degree programs are added from time to time to meet the needs of the population served by the University.

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Our Students

Represented in VSU’s student bodyof approximately 11,500 are forty-six states, two U.S. territories and more than 60 countries. Georgians comprise 92 percent of total enrollment, while Floridians account for two percent and international students another two percent. The undergraduate male/female ratio is 1:1.4 with 3,975 undergraduate males and 5,753 undergraduate females.

Self-declared minorities comprise over 29 percent of VSU enrollment numbers. With a recent $15,000 grant from the Board of Regents of the USG to implement the HEROES (Helping Everyone Reach Optimum Educational Success) Institute, VSU seeks to help increase the recruitment, retention and graduation of African-American males as part of the USG African-American Male Initiative. African-American students account for 24 percent of the student body.

 

Our Faculty

VSU’s faculty consists of 585 members—441 full-time and 144 part-time. Currently, 330 full-time faculty members hold terminal degrees, three hold specialist’s degrees, one holds a professional degree, 103 hold master’s degrees, and four hold bachelor’s degrees. Females constitute about 50 percent of the total faculty, and 12 percent are self-declared minorities.