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Apply to SVU's tech programs.

One application opens both the bachelor's degree and the AI or Cybersecurity certificate inside it. Here's how the path works, from first application to first day on campus.

Students on the first day of classes at SVU

The process

From application to first day.

01

Apply to SVU

Submit your application through SVU's admissions portal. The same application that opens every SVU degree opens the tech track.

02

Indicate tech track

Flag Cybersecurity or Applied AI on your application so admissions can route you into the right first-year courses.

03

Receive admission + aid offer

SVU reviews your application and sends an offer with your financial aid package and any CREST credit award.

04

Enroll in first-year courses

Once admitted, you're auto-enrolled into the right first-year tech courses so you start on the integrated pathway from day one.

05

Start your degree

Begin a hybrid pathway of V School tech courses and SVU general education across your bachelor's.

Start your SVU application

Deadlines

When to apply.

Deadlines coming soon. SVU typically maintains rolling admissions with priority dates for fall and spring entry. Talk to an advisor to confirm your timeline.

Fall priority

TBD

Pending admissions confirmation

Spring priority

TBD

Pending admissions confirmation

Requirements

What to submit.

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    SVU application

    Standard SVU application form, with tech track indicated.

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    High school transcripts

    Official transcripts from each institution attended.

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    Application essay

    Short personal statement covering your interest in SVU and tech.

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    CREST portfolio (if applicable)

    Document military, religious, or service experience for credit evaluation. Submitted alongside your application.

Financial aid

Funding stacks. So can your aid.

CREST credit

Up to 42 credits awarded for military, religious, service, and language proficiency. Stackable with all other aid.

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GI Bill®

SVU is Yellow Ribbon eligible. Active duty, veterans, and dependents may qualify for full tuition coverage.

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Title IV aid

Federal grants and loans through FAFSA. SVU's tech programs are degree-bearing and Title IV eligible.

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SVU scholarships

Need-based and merit scholarships are available to all admitted SVU students.

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Talk to an advisor

Get answers in 20 minutes.

An SVU advisor can walk through your specific situation: CREST eligibility, funding stack, course path, and timeline. No application required to talk.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Is this a real bachelor's degree?

Yes. You earn a bachelor's degree from Southern Virginia University with an embedded certificate in AI or Cybersecurity. Both appear on your official SVU transcript.

Who teaches the tech courses?

V School instructors teach the eight tech courses inside the AI or Cybersecurity certificate. SVU faculty teach the general education, electives, and the "Why SVU" course.

Is the tech program Title IV eligible?

Yes. Because the certificate is embedded in a degree-bearing program at an accredited university, federal aid (Pell, Direct Loans) applies. FAFSA is the entry point.

How does CREST work with my GI Bill®?

CREST and GI Bill® stack. CREST awards credit for service. The GI Bill® funds tuition and housing for the remaining credits. Veterans typically arrive with the first year already complete and the rest funded.