Fort Valley State University (FVSU) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Fort Valley State University or FVSU is a historically black university situated amidst the gentle rolling hills of Middle Georgia’s beautiful Peach County. Originally established as Fort Valley High and Industrial School in 1895, Fort Valley State College was then formed with the consolidation of the high school and the State Teachers and Agricultural College of Forsyth. The institute was finally renamed as the Fort Valley State University, a state and land-grant university, in June 1996. The campus area is more than 1,360 acres, making it the second-largest public university in the state in terms of area.

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Information Summary

Ranks 27th in Georgia and 1116th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	78.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$21,530
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	20 / 1070
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	27 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	75% / 25%
Enrollment Total (all students)	2,776

Academics

A comprehensive learning institution that provides education to over 4,000 students, the university awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees in diverse areas of study. The University is composed of the following academic units: College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology; College of Arts and Sciences; and College of Education.

Continuing Education courses include home buyer or landlord lessons, summer programs for children, online personal development and career training classes, face-to-face classes in Spanish, and digital photography. The Warner Robins Center is a part of the continuing education division. It is home to the University’s mental health counseling, master of public health, school counseling, rehabilitation counseling, case management, and middle grades programs. It also offers bachelor’s courses in computer science, social work, business administration, social sciences, computer information systems, and electronic engineering technology.

FVSU Online:

Online learning opportunities are available for students who are unable to attend a traditional school due to various personal and professional commitments. With online education courses, students can earn a degree or diploma completely through the Internet. The University offers online courses in biological and biomedical sciences, citizenship activities, computer and information sciences and support services, education, engineering, and health-related knowledge and skills.

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Admissions

Traditional freshman applicants must complete the application form for admission and send it to the university along with their official transcripts and ACT/SAT scores. Getting a transfer here is quite easy. Students just need to send the complete application form, ACT/SAT score, and their official transcripts from all previously attended institutes.

International students are encouraged to apply for admission as well. A credit card is required to apply online. Applicants need to send official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions previously attended; copies of leaving certificates, examination certificates and degrees earned; educational history form; ACT/SAT score; and one letter of recommendation. Students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid department helps students find suitable financial solutions to pay for their college education. The institute offers different types of financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships. All applicants must complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Some of the university-sponsored and private scholarships offered include the Presidential Scholarship, Legacy Scholarship, Pathway Grant, The Ron Brown Scholar Program, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs, Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, and the Hispanic College Fund.

Loans are the type of financial aid that must be returned with some interest. Some of the different loans programs offered at the University are Federal Direct Stafford loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan, and the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan.

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Students

With a campus of nearly 4,500 active students, the school has something for everyone. No matter where you look, you’ll always find interesting ways to get involved, have fun, make amazing friends, and challenge yourself. The campus life is vibrant and full of interesting activities. Students can participate in the various registered on-campus clubs and organizations, including Creative Writing Club, International Student Organization, Royal Elite Modeling Troupe, FVSU Ambassadors, Agricultural Engineering Technology Club, and the Student Government Association (SGA).

Greek life has a strong presence on the campus. There are several fraternities and sororities such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Media and Publications:

WFVS-LP 104.3 FM is the FVSU radio station and FVSU TV is the television station.

The Peachite is the student-operated college newspaper of Fort Valley State University.

Campus Facilities:

The Hunt Memorial Library provides a learning environment that enhances and stimulates learning from a global perspective. It meets the teaching and learning needs of the university’s students, faculty, staff and community. The library’s wide collection of resources include books, reference materials, journals, magazines, newspapers, and several other online resources.

There are a variety of housing options for students. The campus is home to several residence halls, including William Madison Boyd Hall, John W. Davison Hall, Anna T. Jeanes Hall, Josepine Lewis Hall, Sophia Moore Hall, and Anthony D. Watson Hall. The residence halls are well equipped with modern amenities for the convenience of the students. The Wildcat Commons community features a modern clubhouse that houses a convenience store and recreation center.

The campus also boasts resident and retail dining options. The Dining Hall located in the Food Service Center makes finding your favorite foods on campus easy. Other retail dining outlets include The Georgia Room, Chick-fil-A, Quizno’s, Papa John’s, Original Burger Company, Simply To Go, and Jazzman’s.

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Athletics

The Wildcats’ athletic department sponsors men’s and women’s teams in diverse sports such as tennis, volleyball, baseball, basketball, softball, football, cross country, track and field. They participate in the NCAA Division II sports as a member of Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The colors are Royal Blue and Gold.

Alumni

Derrick Wimbush, Former NFL Player
Tommy Dortch, Former president of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
Rayfield Wright, NFL Hall of Fame inductee
Charles Robinson, Jr., President and CEO of Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center

Accreditation

The school is fully accredited by the by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It also holds other discipline based accreditations such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP).

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