of students say professors are passionate about the subjects they teach.
Parents and Families
Families play an important role in the lives of college students. Below is information and links to resources to help you learn more about Longwood and navigate the college admissions process.
What we're proud of
- Longwood has the highest proportion of small classes taught by full-time professors of any Virginia public university.
- Longwood students are advised by faculty in their academic department from their freshmen year forward.
- Longwood's core curriculum, Civitae, focuses on effective communication, fundamental knowledge and informed citizenship—pillars that provide each student with the broad horizons and scholarly curiosity characteristic of all educated citizens.
- Brock Experiences, Longwood’s unique citizenship-focused courses held at sites around the United States, engage students in studying today’s complex issues.
- 96% of Longwood alumni are employed or in graduate school two years after graduating—that’s higher than the national average!
- Longwood’s Police Department is consistently recognized as one of the top higher education law enforcement departments in the nation
- Our Work Shadow program matches Longwood alumni with students seeking to learn more about the work world, different types of organizations and potential career paths.
- Longwood is one of the six public institutions in Virginia that have alumni satisfaction rates above 90% (Source)
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of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand
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of students say professors care about their students' success.
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of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.
Where some Lancers have gone on to
What Parents Are Saying
“Longwood fully invested in my daughter from the very beginning and treated her as an individual. Her career choices, while uniquely challenging, were embraced by the university as they worked to create a pathway to allow her to pursue her goals. Longwood took a genuine, personal interest in her that was distinctly different from other schools. She is thriving as a Lancer as she continues to be challenged and encouraged to be all she can be.”
— Tina Robertson, mother of Tess Petersen ‘25
“My daughter graduated in May and has been bombarded with job interviews and offers. Longwood did a GREAT job of preparing her for the interviews and having her resume and digital portfolio ready to go. Employers are super impressed with her preparation, professionalism and interviewing skills. I'm VERY impressed with her knowledge of online resources, Linkedin profile and digital footprint that was created while at Longwood. Don't let this smaller school fool you. It's a powerhouse.”
— Angie Isidro Bresnahan
What's Next?
Admissions Deadlines
Early Decision (Nursing only): November 1
Early Action (All majors, final deadline for nursing): December 1
Regular: February 1
FAFSA Deadline: March 1
My child is...
...admitted to Longwood
- Make it Official
- Is your student ready to call Longwood home next fall? You’ll find the next steps here!
- File the FAFSA
- If you haven’t already done so, file your FAFSA at studentaid.gov before the March 1 deadline. Filing the FAFSA may qualify you for additional financial aid options including federal and state grants and federal work study. The FAFSA also is required to obtain student and/or parent loans. Be sure to include Longwood’s FAFSA school code: 003719.
2024 FAFSA FAQ
- If you haven’t already done so, file your FAFSA at studentaid.gov before the March 1 deadline. Filing the FAFSA may qualify you for additional financial aid options including federal and state grants and federal work study. The FAFSA also is required to obtain student and/or parent loans. Be sure to include Longwood’s FAFSA school code: 003719.
...going to Longwood
- New Student Checklist
- Stay on top of deadlines and next steps with this month-by-month guide to help your family make the transition to college.
- Longwood Parents Council
- Parents who wish to be more actively involved with and contribute more to Longwood University are invited to join the Longwood Parents Council. Members pledge to participate fully in the life of the university through networking with the faculty, staff and administration; assisting with special events; and funding grants aimed at student academic achievement, citizen leadership and overall university enhancement.
- Lancer Parent Pipeline
- This blog for parents will keep you connected to life at Longwood. Content focuses on the Longwood experience, with special emphasis on resources available to help students be successful. You can also join the Lancer Parent Pipeline Facebook group!