Spring 2020 New Student Orientation & iPad Deployment
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Spring 2020
New Student Orientation
& iPad Deployment
Welcome to Southern Virginia University 2
Early Check-in & Orientation Schedule 3
Airport Shuttle Schedule 4
Housing Check-in & Contact Information 4
Campus Housing Packing Guide 5
Items to Leave at Home 6
LaunchPad Initiative 7
Academic Advising 8
Area Activities 9
Our Mission & Standards of Conduct 10
Student Resources 11
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Welcome to
Southern Virginia University
At New Student Orientation & iPad Deployment,
you'll get a running start into the spring semester
and learn what it means to be a Knight.
Orientation is your time to check into housing,
familiarize yourself with campus resources, and
meet new friends. During iPad Deployment,
you’ll receive your iPad Pro, Smart Keyboard, and
Apple Pencil, which you’ll need for classes.
All new students—incoming freshmen, transfer
students, and students returning after more than
24 months—are required to attend New Student
Orientation & iPad Deployment on January 11.
We're excited to see you there!
A Note from Student Life
By Cameron Crowther, VP of Student Life
Welcome to Southern Virginia University! We're
thrilled with your decision to become a Knight.
This is an incredible place, largely due to students
like you who have chosen to gather from all across
the world to learn in a welcoming, faith-supportive
environment. Every student has a valuable role to
play in the Southern Virginia family.
We invite you to get involved and take full
advantage of the next four years. As you strive to
lift yourself and others to new heights, this will
become like a second home where you'll prepare
to launch into a successful life and career.
Go Knights!
View of Durham & Main Hall 2
Early Check-in
Students may begin checking into their on-campus housing as early as noon on Thursday, January 9.
However, we encourage students to check-in on Friday, January 10. If you're arriving to campus early,
either for employment or as a member of an athletic team, you'll receive details from your program
director about early check-in.
Orientation Schedule
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11
9:00–10:00 a.m. University Check-in Main Hall Lobby
10:05–11:00 a.m. New Student Welcome/iPad Training The Ballroom
11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Campus Scavenger Hunt Campus
Noon Lunch Dining Hall
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
1:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball Game Knight Arena
3:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball Game Knight Arena
2:00–4:00 p.m. Shuttle to Walmart, leaving every 30 minutes Front Steps of Main Hall
Shuttle to Lexington for self-guided tour,
2:00–4:00 p.m. Front Steps of Main Hall
leaving every 30 minutes
5:00–7:00 p.m. Dinner Dining Hall
7:00–9:00 p.m. Knight Games
(Locations subject to change)
What to Bring to University Check-in
All new students are required to check into the University in the Main Hall lobby between 9:00–10:00 a.m.
on Saturday, January 11. At check-in, you'll receive your iPad Pro bundle, including a Smart Keyboard and
Apple Pencil. You'll also receive an orientation information packet and exclusive orientation T-shirt.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO CHECK-IN:
1. Photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
2. Personal Apple ID and password
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Airport Shuttle Schedule
The University provides a shuttle service for students flying into the Roanoke or Charlottesville airports.
Please contact housing@svu.edu to schedule a shuttle.
ROANOKE AIRPORT (ROA) CHARLOTTESVILLE AIRPORT (CHO)
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
The Office of Student Life will cover the shuttle cost for new students (typically $45). Due to high demand,
students must reserve a spot on a shuttle no later than 24 hours before their desired pickup time.
Housing Check-in
Your Residence Hall Resident Advisor (RA) will contact you with instructions for checking into on-campus
housing. If you have any questions, please contact the Housing Office at housing@svu.edu or 540-261-8458.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Family members planning to stay overnight can find hotel accommodations in nearby Lexington, Virginia.
Housing Contacts
Quinn Skouson, Assistant Director of Housing
quinn.skouson@svu.edu
Christopher & Alexis Kleinman, Area Coordinators for The Lofts and Walnut Apartments
christopher.kleinman@svu.edu, alexis.kleinman@svu.edu
Jason & Melinda Newman, Area Coordinators for Carriage Townhomes, Craton, Robey, Stoddard Living Center
jason.newman@svu.edu, melinda.newman@svu.edu
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Campus Housing Packing Guide
Here’s a helpful list of items you may need. Keep in mind, there is a Walmart Supercenter 12-minutes from
campus, so most of the following items may be purchased after you arrive rather than packed beforehand.
BATHROOM SUPPLIES SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• Shower caddy • Backpack
• Shower shoes • Pen & pencil
• Soaps (hand soap, shampoo, body wash, etc.) • Typical school supplies (3”x5” notes cards,
highlighter, notebook, Post-it Notes, etc.)
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, etc.)
• Towels (bath towel, hand towel, washcloths) PERSONAL SUPPLIES
• Allergy medication
BEDDING
• Basic first aid (bandages, pain relief tablets, etc.)
• Blanket, quilt, or comforter
• Cleaning supplies (disinfectant wipes, etc.)
• Pillow
• Medical insurance card
• Pillowcase
• Medication (3 months’ worth; especially class C)
• Sheets (Twin XL)
OPTIONAL APPLIANCES & FURNITURE*
CLOTHING
• Bedside lamp
• Clothes and shoes (athletic, casual, semi-formal,
formal, etc.) • Fan
• Hangers • Microwave
• Laundry basket • Mini-fridge*
• Laundry detergent • Nutribullet, small blender, etc.
• Umbrella • Space organizers (i.e. hanging shoe organizer,
under-bed storage, etc.)
• Winter coat, gloves, and boots
*We recommend contacting your roommates to either split the costs of rental or to divide ownership for any appliances.
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Items to Leave at Home
ITEMS WE PROVIDE PROHIBITED ITEMS
• Bed frame • BBQ & Grills
• Desk • Candles
• Desk chair • Hot plates
• Mattress • Lighter Fluid
• Mattress cover • Non-grounded extension cords (2 prong)
• Shower curtain • Non-protected multi-plug adapters
• Toilet brush • Toaster ovens
• Toilet paper (Residence Halls) • Wax melting devices (i.e. Scentsy or candle
• Wardrobe or closet warmers)
• Vacuum • Weapons (including knives with a blade longer
than 4”, Taser, stun guns, firearms)
Laundry Services
Free laundry facilities are available in all University housing. Students can check the availability of machines
using the Speed Queen app with the school code: SVU001. Please use your own HE-compatible detergent.
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LaunchPad Initiative
At Southern Virginia University, we prepare our students to launch into a hi-tech world. That's why we
provide every student and every faculty member with an Apple iPad, Smart Keyboard, and Apple Pencil.
Each of our classrooms is equipped with an Apple TV and a large flat-screen TV to enhance classroom
collaboration and encourage innovative learning experiences. You'll receive your iPad during New Student
Orientation & iPad Deployment — please come prepared with your personal Apple ID.
XFINITY On Campus
Students who live on campus can access Comcast’s Xfinity On Campus service on any IP-enabled device,
such as their University-provided iPads. The service offers approximately 80 live channels including every
major broadcast network. Students can also pay to upgrade their Xfinity On Campus accounts to include a
selection of premium channels.
To register for the service, please visit xfinityoncampus.com, search for Southern Virginia University,
and log in using your student email as your user name and the same password used to authenticate your
iPad Pro. Once registered, you can stream anytime by downloading the Xfinity Stream app or by visiting
tv.xfinity.com and logging in with your student credentials.
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Academic Advising
One of the benefits of attending
Southern Virginia University is access
to personalized education and academic
advising from excellent, caring professors.
Your academic advisor will work with
you for the entire time you are enrolled
at the University to help you successfully
navigate your academic experience.
Specifically, your academic advisor can
help you build a course schedule each
semester, choose a major based on your
career plans, ensure you are on track to
graduate on time, and connect you with
campus resources and support.
During your first semester of classes,
you'll be enrolled in the course SVU101:
Becoming a Knight. In that course, you'll
have the opportunity to meet with your
advisor to jump-start your successful
academic journey at Southern Virginia.
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Area Activities
Southern Virginia University's setting in the idyllic Shenandoah Valley provides access to many local
recreational activities and world-class destinations. For example, you can hike the Appalachian Trail, drive
the Blue Ridge Parkway, canoe along the Maury River, or visit historical sites like Jefferson's Monticello.
We're also within a day's drive of Richmond, Washington, D.C., and Virginia Beach. To discover more
local attractions, check out this list of activities.
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Our Mission
We are a private, self-reliant, residential university aligned with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and its principles and values. Our mission is to gather faithful Latter-day Saints and like-minded
students, lift them in intellect, character, and spirituality, and launch them into successful lives and careers.
Standards of Conduct
The University has Standards of Conduct consisting of the Code of Honor and Dress & Grooming
Standards based on the principles and values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Students
should agree to these standards and complete an Ecclesiastical Endorsement before arriving on campus.
10Student Resources
ACADEMIC CALENDAR KNIGHT APP
Important dates including registration deadlines, The Knight App is your primary source for
final exam schedules, and holiday breaks are campus information, including details about
available on the Academic Calendar. University events, activities, clubs, and more.
Download the Knight App from the App Store
BOOKSTORE (Apple & Android) by searching “SVU.”
eCampus.com is our virtual bookstore that allows
MAIL CENTER
students to rent and buy new, used, and electronic
books at up to 70 percent off publisher list prices. The Mail Center is located in the lower level of the
Purchase all your textbooks and other course Von Canon Library and is open Monday-Friday
materials on svu.ecampus.com. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Mail and packages should be delivered to:
DINING SERVICES
[First Name Last Name]
Conveniently dine on campus at the Dining Hall,
One University Hill Drive,
our Mexican-themed grill, and new fresh market.
Buena Vista, VA, 24416
We offer three meal plans—to select your pre-
ferred plan, contact Housing at housing@svu.edu PARKING
or 540-261-8458. On-campus parking is limited. Students living
on campus are encouraged to walk or carpool
INSTITUTE & YSA WARDS
as often as possible. To obtain a parking pass,
Southern Virginia offers concurrent enrollment complete the Vehicle Registration form available
with the Buena Vista Institute of Religion—the under the Campus tab of mysvu.
largest daytime Institute on the East Coast.
To register for an Institute class, submit a STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
completed Institute Registration form to To receive assistance with student finances or to
registrar@svu.edu. There are also seven YSA pay your student account, visit Student Financial
wards and three family wards in the area. View Services on the second floor of Main Hall or
meeting times and locations on svu.edu/wards. contact student.finances@svu.edu, 540-261-8405.
Questions? Contact April Harris at april.harris@svu.edu or 540-261-8476
11STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TUTORING CENTER
The Student Professional Development The Tutoring Center is located in the Von Canon
Center provides support to students exploring Library and provides student tutoring for a
career paths, creating resumes, applying variety of subjects. For more information, visit
and interviewing for jobs, or applying to the Academics section of mysvu.
graduate or professional schools. Schedule an
appointment through the Knight App or email VON CANON LIBRARY
careerdevelopment@svu.edu. The Von Canon Library has 70,000 print books,
380,000 eBooks, a wide selection of online databases,
STUDENT SUCCESS TEAM
research assistance, photocopying and printing
Located on the second floor of Main Hall, the services, and a Mac computer lab. Librarians
Student Success Team is available to help students are available for research consultations Monday
inside and outside of the classroom. From time through Friday; students may walk in or make an
management to personal planning, we are here to appointment at the research desk.
helps students successfully navigate college life.
WELLNESS CENTER
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT The Wellness Center is located on the second
Located in the lower level of Main Hall, the floor of Main Hall, offices 234-240, and is open
Information Technology (IT) office assists weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Professionals
students with technology-related support. From are available to provide counseling and support.
troubleshooting to training, IT is available to help To schedule an appointment, stop by our offices,
with student technology needs. email counseling@svu.edu, or call 540-261-8470.
Questions? Contact April Harris at april.harris@svu.edu or 540-261-8476
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