Founded on September 18, 1935, Virginia Union University Norfolk was the first unit within Norfolk State University. The first director of Virginia Union was Samuel Fischer Scott, an alumnus, and native of Portsmouth, who was concerned primarily with the school's solvency. Norfolk State University Campus is located on Park Ave in 123-acre land. Norfolk State University Courses include 31 undergraduate, 15 graduate, and 3 doctoral programs. The college has a great history and is considered quite prestigious in Virginia. Norfolk State University QS Ranking is #70 in the country for the year 2020.
NSU is accredited by various top educational boards like the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.
The college also offers some best online and distance learning programs where students can receive the degree; online, students are offered more than 40 graduate courses under this program.
NSU proposes and accepts many local and international scholarships. The Norfolk State University Scholarships include various merit-based, sports-based, and need-based scholarships.
Norfolk State University 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504