A brief history of Longwood College
The history of the College dates back to March 5, 1839 when Longwood was founded. On
this date, the Virginia Assembly incorporated the Farmville Female Seminary Association.
Farmville Females' college was incorporated in 1860. On April 7, 1884, the college's
land was seized by the state. In October, 1884, 110 students attended the Normal School,
which was the first state institution of higher learning for women in this state. The
curriculum was expanded and the name was changed to the State Normal School for Women in
1914. In 1924, it became known as Longwood College. In June, 1976, Longwood became
co-educational. Today, Longwood has over 4000 students and offers courses in a variety
of academic disciplines.
Longwood Traditions
Longwood is rich in traditions. Odd year graduates are represented by the colors green
and white, while students graduating in an even year are represented by red and white.
Spring weekend is a festival held every year for students, faculty, and alumni. Spring
weekend is a popular weekend for prospective students to come and take a tour of the
college and witness the traditional Oozeball games. There are other activities such as
the senior capping ceremony, freshman orientation, and seminar classes. Oktoberfest is
sponsored by Mortar Board every fall, and is a homecoming for students and their family.
Oru secret organization, Chi, walks frequently throughout the year to promote school
spirit. Our patron saint is Joan of Arc. There are two statues of her known as Joanie
on the Stoanie and Joanie on the Pony which are our memorials to her.
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