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17.0%	Black (non-Hispanic)
1.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%	Hispanic
69.0%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.8%	total international (nonresident aliens)
4.9%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


15.6%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.6%	Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%	Hispanic
75.5%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.5%	total international (nonresident aliens)
2.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

300 acres

City or town school is located in:

Norfolk, VA

Population of city/town:

231,954

Nearest major city:

Virginia Beach

Population of nearest major city:

438,415

Online campus map:

www.vwc.edu/library_tech/
campus_map/campus_map.htm

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (50%)
women's dorms (7%)
sorority housing (5%)
fraternity housing (2%)
single-student apartments (13%)
special housing for disabled students (2%)
special housing for international students (7%)
other housing including Honors and Scholars, Wellness Hall (14%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

79%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

52%

Percent of students who live off campus:

48%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

75%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

Other computer facilities/services:

Virginia Wesleyan College provides 1GB (or more if needed by the academic program) of network storage for each student, 500 pages of printing (more may be purchased if needed) and space for students to host their personal web pages. All students have their own unique logins to the network providing security and access to network resources. Student owned computers that are connected to our network also receive a subscription to Norton Anti-virus software that is in effect until the student grad

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Virginia Wesleyan subscribes to 30 research proprietary databases and owns an electronic book collection of 45,600 volumes. We are a participant in the Southeastern Library Network, the Virginia Consortium of Independent Colleges, the Virtual Library of Virginia, and the Virginia Tidewater Consortium. We also house the Virginia Wesleyan College Archives.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

The Lambuth M. Clarke Hall, an academic center featuring state of the art
teaching technologies, the Learning Resources/Writing Center, the Center for
the Study of Religious Freedom and a 24-hour computer laboratory; the Henry
Clay Hofheimer II Library houses a second general purpose computer laboratory and additional computers dedicated to research databases/subscriptions; The Jane P. Batten Student Center, featuring a multi-activity athletic center as well as Communication laboratory space

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Assistance locating experiential learning opportunities and externships.

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, Preferential registration and co-advising.

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

90%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station

School newspaper(s):

Marlin Chronicle

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Holy Fire, But If Not...Men's Christian Group, Sacred Shooters Photography

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Union, Cultural Art Society, SALSA, American Indian Council, Asian American Society, International Student Organization

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Campus Kaleidoscope, Commuter Club, Democracy Matters, Electronic Music Society, Fairy Godmothers, Fencing Club, Gay Straight Alliance, International Student Organization, MARLIN Chronicle, Model UN, Outlet, Circle K, Record Label DJs, Roller Hockey Club, Step Team, Surf Club, Swim Club, Wesleyan Ambassadors, Wesleyan Traditional Music Society, WVAW Radio Station, Yearbook, Young Democrats, Habitat for Humanity, Youth Matters, Drama Club, French, German, Spanish Club, Order of Infinity, Psychology Club, Political Science Association, Recreation Majors Club, Science Club, Society for the Advancement of Management, SVEA/NEA, IMAGINE, The Link, First Year Leadership Council, Honors and Scholars, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Wesleyan Activities Council, Greek Presidents, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Phi Sigma Sigma, Relay for Life, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Iota Beta, Kappa Alpha, Phi Kappa Tau, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternal Council, SEAL, Anime Club, Beekeepers Association, College Republicans

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Sonny Travis,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Joann Renn,
SWA

Athletic department's mailing address:

Director of Institutional Research and Planning
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA 23502-5599

School colors:

Navy Blue/Silver/Whi

School mascot:

Marlin

Athletic conference memberships:

Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's lacrosse	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)	no
Men's track and field (outdoor)	no
Women's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's cheerleading	no
Women's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's field hockey	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's lacrosse	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's softball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)	no
Women's track and field (outdoor)	no

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

22%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

50%

Athletic facilities:

Jane P. Batten Student Center
Trinder Soccer/Lacrosse Center
Baseball Complex
Softball Complex
Field Hockey Marlins Field
Intramural fields

Intramural/Recreational sports:

Soccer
Volleyball
Basketball
Flag football
Swimming
Running
Mud Games
Canoeing

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Norfolk, VA (4 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Newport News, VA (25 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Newport News, VA (15 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Norfolk, VA (8 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

10%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

fair

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

yes

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

19% immediately

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

College of William and Mary (VA);George Mason University (VA);Old Dominion University (VA)

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

58% within six months of graduation, 58% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Internal Revenue Service, Virginia Department of Taxation, Peace Corps, ABC Family Channel, GEICO, Landmark Communications, City of Virginia Beach, American Funds Group, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Chesapeake Public Schools, Household,, Walgreens, Norfolk Public Schools, Social Security Administration, Issues and Answers, USAA, Coast Guard Finance Center, Army Transportation Corps, United Way, Veteran's Affairs, Enterprise Rent-a-Car

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