Earn a competitive, 21st century American education
at VIU, where we are dedicated to making your
academic dreams come true. Here at VIU you can
DREAM, DISCOVER, and ACCOMPLISH!
DREAM ABOUT
YOUR FUTURE
JANUARY 7:
New Student Orientation for Spring 2015 Semester*
JANUARY 12:
First day of class for Academic, Spring Online, and ESL Spring
JANUARY 19:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5
“You are never too old to set another goal or to
dream a new dream.”
C.S. LEWIS
*The Academic Calendar is subject to change without prior notice.
At VIU, friendships last a lifetime.
Students study together, laugh together,
and count on each other like family.
FEBRUARY 2:
Groundhog Day
FEBRUARY 11:
Japan’s National Day
FEBRUARY 14: St. Valentine’s Day FEBRUARY 16: President’s Day FEBRUARY 18: Ash Wednesday FEBRUARY 19:
Chinese New Year
FEBRUARY 25:
Kuwait’s National Day
FEBRUARY 28:
Last day of class for ESL Spring
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Students receive individual attention from
their distinguished professors, who incorporate
their real-world experience in the classroom.
“There is no substitute for hard work.”
THOMAS EDISON
MARCH 2:
First day of class for Spring Online II
MARCH 6:
Ghana’s Independence Day
MARCH 7:
Last day of class for Spring Online
MARCH 8:
Daylight Savings begins
MARCH 9:
First day of class for ESL Spring II
MARCH 17:
St. Patrick’s Day
MARCH 25:
Greece’s Independence Day
MARCH 20:
Spring begins,
Tunisia’s Independence Day
MARCH 26:
Bangladesh’s Independence Day
MARCH 23:
Pakistan’s National Day
MARCH 29:
Palm Sunday
With affordable tuition, flexible schedules, and available
scholarships, VIU’s School of Online Education puts you in
charge of your education. Visit us online at online.viu.edu!
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
LAO TZU
APRIL 1:
Iran’s Islamic Republic Day
APRIL 3:
Passover
APRIL 4:
Senegal’s Independence Day
APRIL 5:
Easter Sunday
APRIL 17:
Syria’s Independence Day
APRIL 25:
Last day of class for Academic, Spring Online II, and ESL Spring II
APRIL 29:
New Student Orientation for Summer I 2015 Session
A P R I L 2 0 1 5
VIU alumni work at Fortune 500 companies and
government organizations, including the World Bank, IBM,
IMF, Google, and many other multinational corporations.
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”
MARGARET FULLER
MAY 4:
First day of class for Academic, Summer I Online, and ESL Summer I
MAY 5:
Cinco de Mayo
MAY 10:
Mother’s Day
MAY 15:
Paraguay’s Independence Day
MAY 25:
Memorial Day (VIU is closed), Jordan’s Independence Day
MAY 28:
Azerbaijan’s Republic Day
MAY 29:
Nepal’s Republic Day
M A Y 2 0 1 5
At VIU, students bond quickly, break out of
their social and cultural bubbles, and see the
world through different perspectives.
“Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose,
you will be wise.”
UNKNOWN
JUNE 12:
Philippines’ Independence Day, Russia’s National Day
JUNE 20:
Last day of class for ESL Summer I
JUNE 21:
Father’s Day, Summer begins
JUNE 24:
New Student Orientation for Summer II, 2015 Session
JUNE 26:
Madagascar’s Independence Day
JUNE 27:
Last day of class for Academic and Summer I Online
JUNE 29:
First day of class for Academic, Summer II Online, and ESL Summer II
J U N E 2 0 1 5
Located just minutes away from Washington, DC,
VIU provides easy access to historic landmarks, a
vibrant job market, and internship opportunities
at some of the top US and global agencies.
“Always desire to learn something useful.”
SOPHOCLES
JULY 1:
Canada Day
JULY 3:
Independence Day observed (VIU is closed)
JULY 4:
Independence Day (VIU is closed)
JULY 5:
Venezuela’s Independence Day
JULY 11:
Mongolia’s National Day
JULY 14:
France’s National Day
JULY 20:
Colombia’s Independence Day
JULY 23:
Egypt’s National Day
JULY 28:
Peru’s Independence Day
J U L Y 2 0 1 5
With students from over 100 countries and six
continents, VIU is a truly diverse and international
experience. It is a time of self-discovery and
“Good habits formed in youth make all the difference.”
ARISTOTLE
AUGUST 1:
Switzerland’s National Day
AUGUST 6:
Bolivia’s Independence Day
AUGUST 7:
Côte d’Ivoire’s Independence Day
AUGUST 19:
Afghanistan’s Independence Day
AUGUST 15:
Last day of class for ESL Summer II, India’s Independence Day
AUGUST 22:
Last day of class for Academic, Summer II Online
AUGUST 24:
Ukraine’s Independence Day
AUGUST 31:
Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day
A U G U S T 2 0 1 5
A variety of scholarship opportunities help students achieve
their American dreams. VIU’s scholarships are awarded on
many different bases - for academic excellence, for career
growth, and for special achievements, among others.
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.”
ALBERT EINSTEIN
SEPTEMBER 1:
Uzbekistan’s Independence Day
SEPTEMBER 2:
Vietnam’s National Day
SEPTEMBER 7:
Labor Day (VIU is closed), Brazil’s Independence Day
SEPTEMBER 13:
Rosh Hashanah
SEPTEMBER 16:
Mexico’s Independence Day
SEPTEMBER 22:
Yom Kippur
SEPTEMBER 23:
Autumn begins,
Saudi Arabia’s National Day
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5
VIU offers many fun and educational activities
throughout the year. Students have the chance to make
new friends, share common interests, and have fun
together while studying at VIU.
“If you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you
just sit there.”
WILL ROGERS
OCTOBER 1:
China’s National Day, Nigeria’s Independance Day
OCTOBER 3:
Germany’s Reunification Day, Iraq’s National Day
OCTOBER 9:
Uganda’s Independence Day
OCTOBER 10:
Taiwan’s National Day
OCTOBER 12:
Columbus Day, Spain’s National Day
OCTOBER 28:
Czech Republic’s Independence Day
OCTOBER 29:
Turkey’s Republic Day
OCTOBER 31:
Halloween
In November, the entire community gathers to celebrate
Thanksgiving together. It is wonderful to study at such a
dynamic place where everyone cares about each other!
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
NELSON MANDELA
NOVEMBER 1:
Daylight Savings ends, Algeria’s National Day
NOVEMBER 11:
Veterans Day,
Poland’s Independence Day
NOVEMBER 18:
Morocco’s Independence Day
NOVEMBER 26-28:
Thanksgiving (VIU is closed)
NOVEMBER 28:
Albania’s Independence Day
N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 5
As a non-profit institution, VIU is committed to providing
an excellent, affordable education. We encourage students
to step into an exciting new chapter of life and, more
importantly, think about what really drives them.
“Be a student as long as you still have something to
learn, and this will mean all your life.”
HENRY. L. DOHERTY
DECEMBER 1:
Romania’s National Day
DECEMBER 5:
Thailand’s National Day
DECEMBER 6:
Hanukkah
DECEMBER 9:
Tanzania’s Independence Day
DECEMBER 18:
Qatar’s National Day
DECEMBER 22:
Winter begins
DECEMBER 25:
Christmas Day (VIU is closed)
DECEMBER 26:
Kwanzaa
DECEMBER 31:
New Year’s Eve
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5
DECEMBER 16:
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (SB)
Master of Business Administration (MBA):
• Accounting • Entrepreneurship • Global Logistics • Health Care Management • Hospitality & Tourism Management • Human Resource Management • International Business Management • International Finance
• Marketing Management • Mass Media & Public Relations • Project Management
MS in Accounting (MAC) MS in Project Management (MPM) Graduate Certificate in Project Management Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BBA): • Finance • International Business • Marketing Undergraduate Certificate in International Business Undergraduate Certificate in Small Business Management
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC &
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (SPIA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA):
• Health Care Administration & Public Health
• Information Systems • Public Management
MS in International Relations (MIR):
• International Business
• International Economic Development
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE STUDIES (SLS)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Intensive
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Non-Intensive
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (SCE)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SED)
MA in TESOL (MATESOL) Master of Education (M.Ed.):
• English for Speakers of Other Languages Education
• Math Education • Science Education
MS in Applied Linguistics (MSAPL):
• Educational Technology • Multilingual Education • Program Management
Graduate Certification in TESOL Graduate Certificate of Education
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SCIS)
MS in Computer Science (MCS) in:
• Computer Animation & Gaming • Cybersecurity
• Data Management • Intelligent Systems • Networking
• Software Applications Development • Software Engineering
MS in Information Systems (MIS) in:
• Business Intelligence & Data Analytics • Cybersecurity
• Data Management
• Enterprise Project Management • Health Informatics
• Information Assurance • Knowledge Management
MS in Information Systems Management (MISM) MS in Information Technology (MIT)
MS in Software Engineering (MSE) Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Audit & Compliance
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BCS)
PROGR AMS OFFERED / 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
Virginia International University (VIU) is certified to operate in Virginia by SCHEV and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).