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Key Features:

• Experiential Learning: At Lynchburg, students put learning into action. For example - Crime Scene Investigation, Media Center, Model UN, Trading Room & Bloomberg Terminals, Cadaver Lab. 

• Prestigious Recruiters: NBC, ESPN, Tesla, Disney, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Amazon

• Alumni include Nobel laureates and industry leaders such as Kevin Score (Microsoft CTO), Bob Duff (Senate Majority Leader), Francesca Vasquez (Vice President of Technology at AWS), and Emily Brown (Managing Editor, USA Today)

• Personalized Learning: Small student-to-faculty ratio ensures individualized attention.

Nearest Employment Cluster:

• The Washington D.C. region is home to 400 international associations and 1,000 internationally owned companies. 

• Fifteen of the Fortune 500 companies call this region home, and they represent a variety of industries from international hospitality with Hilton Worldwide and Marriott to finance with Capital One and Fannie Mae. 

• The region is home to engineering and defense giants with General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and the Computer Sciences Corporation, as well as technology firms like The Advisory Board, CoStar and Blackboard.

Location: 

• Safe Community: Lynchburg offers a safe and friendly environment.

• Recognized as one of the best college towns.

• Approximately 4 hours from Washington D.C.

Climate:

• Very cold temperatures with snow in the winter (November-March)

• Moderate temperatures in spring (April-June)

• Summer is mild/warm (July - Sept)

• Moderate temperatures in fall (Sept-Nov)

Other talking points:

• Guaranteed On-Campus Housing: International students are assured on-campus housing.

• Airport Pickup: First-year students receive airport pickup services.

• Convenient Access: Close to an Amtrak station and local airport.

New Information 

• Nationally Ranked University (top 300 in the US) at a very affordable fee - Guaranteed scholarship of USD 23K per year results in a full degree program at Rs. 31-32L for 4 years.

• Located 3 hrs from Washington DC - direct train service. Allows access to one of the largest job markets in the US for internships and OPTs.

• Study in the First College in the U.S. South to Win the ‘Presidential Award for Service’

Lynchburg is the first university in the South to receive the U.S. President’s Award for Community Service—giving international students unmatched access to community-based learning, volunteering, and service internships that open doors to OPT/CPT success. This isn’t just community service—it’s a nationally awarded model that strengthens job applications and U.S. experience.

• One of the Only U.S. Universities with Real-Time 240+ Language Emergency Support. Lynchburg is one of the only U.S. universities where international students have 24/7 access to emergency support—including mental health and academic help—in over 240 languages through TimelyCare. This creates a safety net for international students that’s rare and deeply reassuring, especially for those new to U.S. systems.

The city's college town vibe complements the academic experience.

Recreation and Lifestyle:

• The city embraces outdoor activities and a relaxed pace of life.

• Lynchburg is ranked as a top "College Town" and one of the "Happiest and Healthiest Cities in America."

Downtown Attractions:

• The downtown riverfront is a central meeting place with various amenities.

• Downtown Lynchburg boasts local eateries, independent shops, and museums.

• The city offers opportunities for biking and live entertainment. 

Events and Entertainment:

• Lynchburg hosts major events like Get Downtown and First Fridays.

• Relaxation options include the Bluffwalk and riverfront.

Outdoor Recreation for Students:

• Students can camp for free at Claytor Nature Center.

• Wintergreen Resort offers snowboarding in winter and mountain biking in spring.

• The city is close to Virginia's most popular lake with water-based activities.

Running Community:

• Campus connects to 10 miles of scenic running trails.

• Proximity to the Virginia 10 Miler race is a highlight.

Music Events and Venues: The city hosts various music events and venues, including the Riverfront Concert Series, Lockn', Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Lynchstock, Lynchburg Music Festival, Phase 2, and the Academy Center of the Arts.