Our Mission

Identity Statement

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift them intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch them into successful lives and careers.

Core Focus

By study and by faith, Southern Virginia University empowers children of God and disciples of Christ to be a force for good by learning to seek wisdom, to discern truth, and to serve one another as the Savior would.