Stratford University is ideally located near the city and the country. Both our Woodbridge and Falls Church campuses are in historic Virginia just outside Washington, D.C. with all the culture, history and power our nation’s capital has to offer. On a broader scale, Stratford University is set between the Atlantic Ocean and the Blue Ridge Mountains with many nearby rivers, a perfect spot for our active students.

Location
Washington Dulles International Airport and Regan National Airport make traveling to Stratford a breeze. From Virginia Beach to the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains in western Virginia, from big city fun and world-class shopping to meandering drives over country roads, Virginia's attractions provides a view of the American personality and lifestyle.

Climate
Virginia's temperate climate makes a full range of year-round recreational activities possible, including camping, horseback riding, fishing, cycling and golfing. Millions of acres of national forests with majestic 300-year old hemlocks and limestone rock formations provide a refuge for rare plants and animals. Hikers will enjoy Virginia's 500-plus mile share of the Appalachian Trail, a green footpath which stretches from Maine to Georgia.

Travel West or Northwest for hiking, skiing, white water rafting, canoeing, or camping. Travel East three hours to enjoy the Atlantic beaches and beach culture. A quick trip into Washington finds the lively Georgetown entertainment scene with many restaurants and night clubs. The subway and bus systems can take you anywhere quickly to enjoy downtown Washington's free world-class museums.

Nearby Attractions
History comes alive in Virginia. Alexandria, the historic seaport, is a local hangout with a lively restaurant scene. Many enjoy sailing on the Potomac River near Alexandria, and some even drive to Annapolis and sail on the Chespeake Bay. Countless other premier historic sites can be found throughout Virginia. In their free time, students can tour Colonial Williamsburg (three hours away), Monticello (two hours drive), Mount Vernon (local), and Jamestown (three hours drive), the New World's first permanent English settlement, founded in 1607.

In the fall, brilliantly colored foliage blankets Virginia, especially the Skyline Drive (two hours away), which runs through the Shenandoah National Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, which offers more than 200 miles of driving pleasure.