Spring Commencement 2025
Due to inclement weather, FVSU's Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony has been moved to HPE. Tickets ARE required to enter HPE. Visit www.fvsu.edu/commencement to learn more.
FVSU Designated as Carnegie Research Institution
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#1 Public HBCU in GA For 7 Consecutive Years, U.S. News & World Report 2025
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At Fort Valley State University, we empower students to push the boundaries of what is possible. With our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovated programs, we offer our students an unparalleled opportunity to explore their interests and prepare for a fulfilling career.
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Higher education is a profound financial commitment. Fort Valley State University is committed to making education accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Scholarships
To support our commitment to accessible and affordable education, Fort Valley State University offers a variety of competition and performance based scholarships.
Work Study
Fort Valley State University offers Federal Work-Study to help students cover a portion of their educational expenses while working on campus.
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Success
FVSU leverages its near 128-year tradition of excellence and uniqueness in academic and co-curricular programming to educate students and provide opportunities to engage directly in world-changing research with internationally recognized faculty members tackling complex global challenges.
A Message From
Paul Jones, Ph.D.
10th President
Founded in 1895, Fort Valley State University has a storied history, peopled by graduates that have gone on to impact the world of politics, industry, science and the arts. We provide our students an educational environment where opportunities in experiential learning and hands-on research abound. I invite you to join FVSU and EMPOWER the POSSIBLE.
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Fort Valley State University faculty, staff, students and alumni are making headlines! Explore our pressroom and read the latest news from our University community.
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Fort Valley State University Celebrates its Inaugural Cohort of Nurses
History will be made this week at FVSU as the first cohort of students in the university's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program graduate and receive their nursing pins.
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Alexis Patterson: Faith, Focus, and a Fierce Cheer
Alexis Patterson, a psychology major and military bound scholar, is a shining example of what it means to persevere through adversity with grace, faith and determination.
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Grace in the Storm: The Journey of Sidney B. Lee
Sidney Lee, an Elementary Education / Special Education major, shares the story of personal growth, not just survival.
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Hailey Bracey: A Champion for Animals, Athletics and Academic Excellence
Hailey is set to graduate in Spring 2025, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, service and ambition.