Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse
Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) · Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private nonprofit university
Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse coaches
Coaches at Virginia Wesleyan University who recruit Women's Lacrosse, head coach first.
The program
Where Virginia Wesleyan University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- vwuathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 15 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 42% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach.
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- vwu.edu
About Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Emilee Heffner, the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, leads the Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse as a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Virginia Wesleyan University is a small private school in Virginia Beach, Virginia with 1,853 undergraduates, a 73% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Emilee Heffner, the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach and Laura O'Toole, the Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach. Virginia Wesleyan University has 3 coaches for Women's Lacrosse, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals, assists and ground balls in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Emilee can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Virginia Wesleyan University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Emilee Heffner at Virginia Wesleyan University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach EmileeHow lacrosse recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University D3?
Yes. Virginia Wesleyan University competes in NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse, in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University public or private?
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit school in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
What conference is Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse in?
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Does Virginia Wesleyan University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Lacrosse?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse have?
3 coaches, led by Emilee Heffner, the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.
Who is the head coach of Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse?
Emilee Heffner is the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach.
When can Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
In-state tuition is $36,550 and out-of-state tuition is $36,550 a year.
What is the Virginia Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
73% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Virginia Wesleyan University Women's Lacrosse coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
