Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University (SVU) is a private educational institute that operates in the areas of education, higher education, and university. Located in Buena Vista, Virginia, United States, the university was founded in 1867 and has the motto "Learn that Life is Service".

SVU is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NC-AA) and the National Athletic Association. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.