Our Mission is to provide leadership in all matters relating to graduate and professional education at Longwood University. In keeping with the university's mission, the CGPS strives to create a stimulating environment for teaching, learning, research, creative expression and public service.
As part of the mission of a comprehensive institution of higher education supported by public funds, Longwood University is committed to serving the needs of the Commonwealth of Virginia and particularly the Southside and Central Virginia regions. Graduate and professional studies programs, coursework, and initiatives at Longwood support the continuation and development of diverse, innovative programs by building on existing strengths and emerging opportunities.
Looking for all the information on our graduate and professional studies offerings? You can find it easily here in one place: CGPS Booklet
February 09, 2026
Graduate excellence doesn’t happen in isolation. This Day of Giving, learn how CGPS awards support research, leadership, and the people behind the work—and why this legacy of recognition matters now more than ever.
January 05, 2026
Longwood University’s Online MBA has been ranked #42 nationally by Poets&Quants, placing it among just three Virginia programs recognized this year. Read more about what this national ranking means for our graduate business education.
November 18, 2025
Fresh Longwood gear is here! Explore CGPS pop-up swag shops before they close.
November 12, 2025
Free Applications Week is coming! Apply to any Longwood graduate or professional program Nov. 17–21.
October 15, 2025
What does it take to build libraries—and bridges—across continents? Janine Cervantes (M.Ed. ’05) shares her global journey from Longwood to launching a storytelling center for children in Honduras on Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree.