Welcome to Longwood University Graduate Studies!

We are so pleased that you selected us to pursue your advanced studies. We hope you find the information in this packet helpful and informative.

You will find the Longwood web site, www.longwood.edu, to be a great source of information. The Public Relations office publishes a weekly bulletin and monthly reports. The Bulletin is a weekly listing of coming attractions, deadlines, special events, sports, and general information for students. On Campus is a monthly report of on campus news, special events, and other activities of interest to both the university and community. Faculty News is a monthly showcase of faculty accomplishments, research, awards, and special events. The Longwood Calendar lists events, etc., for the whole month on a daily basis. All of these items are found on the Longwood home page under "News and Events" or by typing www.longwood.edu/news.

The administrative office building, Lancaster Hall.

Technology at Longwood University is an integral and important part of the learning process. Over 85% of our faculty require their students to use computers outside of class and 66% are requiring the use of the Internet as a research tool. In addition to their regular class and office hours, all professors are available via Electronic mail (e-mail) and Voice Mail. The University has contracted with Dell Computer Corporation, the leading direct computer sales company in the country, to offer laptop computers to Longwood students at substantial savings over retail prices. Additionally, fifteen new, fully-equipped electronic classrooms are on campus along with nine computer labs - one of which is a high-end graphics laboratory equipped with the latest in computer technology including scanners, video digitizers and color printers. Enclosed is an additional sheet about the technology available or you may also access this information on the web site at www.longwood.edu/helpdesk/.

A Longwood University ID is required for use of many facilities including the computer labs, the Library, the Academic Support Center, and Disability Support Services. The Campus Police in conjunction with Aramark Dining Services provides the university ID's. The Campus ID Office provides ID's during regular business hours, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The office is located on the ground floor, room G22A, of Lancaster Hall and can be reached by telephone at 434.395.2715 if you need to make special arrangements or visit their web site at www.longwood.edu/police/, select Card Center from the menu.

The Longwood University dining hall.

Campus Security:  Two reports, by Virginia Commonwealth University and the FBI, ranked Longwood as one of the safest campuses in Virginia.  An annually produced Campus Security Report is available at www.longwood.edu/police/.  It contains campus crime statistics as well as university policies and procedures. A printed copy is available upon request.

Our Graduate Studies web site is found under "Academics" on the Longwood home page or by typing www.longwood.edu/graduatestudies/. Check here regularly for program information, news/updates, and graduate catalogs. You may also contact us by telephone at 434.395.2707 or by e-mail at graduate@longwood.edu or visit us in person in the Rotunda/Ruffner Hall, Rooms 132-183.

We are pleased to announce that the Web Information Network (WIN) is available for your use. You are able to access the following information at the site:

• Grades (Report Cards are not mailed)
• Course Offerings by term
• Register and Drop/Add
• Institutional Transcript (Unofficial copy)
• Transfer Transcript (Unofficial copy)
• Degree Audit
• Holds - Academic and/or Financial
• View and Update personal e-mail addresses
• View next-of-kin information
• View and Update marital status

The URL for this site is www.longwood.edu/registrar/web_information_network.htm.  The site gives you complete instructions on how to use all of its various features. If you have difficulty with your PIN number, please contact the Help Desk at 434.395.4357 or 877.267.7883 (toll free) or helpdesk@longwood.edu. This site is also the place to view course offerings by semester or summer session.  All degree or licensure seeking graduate students may register on WIN for both on and off campus classes. If you are unable to register via the web, you may still register by mail, by fax, or in person at the Office of Registration, Barlow 101. You can reach that office via telephone at 434.395.2580 or via e-mail at regis@longwood.edu or visit their web site at www.longwood.edu/registrar/. We offer courses at several off-campus sites including the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHED) in South Boston, the Powhatan Center at Powhatan County High School, and the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy (CVCJA) in Lynchburg. You can reach the SVHED via telephone at 800.283.0098 or 434.572.5443 or visit their web site at www.svheducation.org. 

Again, Welcome to Graduate Studies at Longwood University!

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Site Last Updated:  9-14-2005