Venus Rising University
Venus Rising University is a unique educational experience. As far as we know, VRU is the only Shamanic Psycho-Spiritual University in the world! Our curriculum is structured to promote and accelerate personal transformation and embodied leadership.
At Venus Rising University, you will have the opportunity to change not only your life, but also change the world through your spiritual evolution and activism. Our goal is to support you in remembering who you really are and awakening to your soul purpose.
​
VRU is a University without walls. This is not a cookie cutter education. Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies provide a challenging and exciting perspective on how to embody a spiritual career that has heart and gives meaning and purpose to your life. VRU supports individualism and diversity actively experienced through the healing power of community. Our graduates are the leaders and way showers-for future generations. As a graduate of our program, whatever you choose to do in the world will be infused with the love and wisdom you have opened up to during your time at Venus Rising University.
–Linda Star Wolf
Founder and President of Venus Rising University, established August, 2010
Venus Rising University offers degrees at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate Level!
Explore all of VRU's Degree's HERE
Download the VRU Catalog Here:
VRU Catalog
Exemption Policy to religious exemption from licensure under G.S. 116-15:​
Degree programs of study offered by Venus Rising University have been declared by the appropriate state authority exempt from the requirements for licensure, under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15(d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon assessment of program quality under established licensing standards.
Venus Rising University is associated with the Venus Rising Association for Transformation, a 501c3 non profit (religious) organization dedicated to healing and spiritual awakening
Student Complaints Statement

The State Authorization Unit of the University of North Carolina System Office serves as the official state entity to receive complaints concerning post-secondary institutions that are authorized to operate in North Carolina. If students are unable to resolve a complaint through the institution’s grievance procedures, they can review the Student Complaint Policy (PDF) and submit their complaint using the online complaint form at Student Complaints Site. For more information contact:

North Carolina Post-Secondary Education Complaints, 223 S. West Street, Suite 1800, Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 962-4550

​
To file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice, please visit The State Attorney General’s web page at: NCDOJ site. North Carolina residents may call (877) 566-7226. Outside of North Carolina, please call (919) 716-6000. En Espanol (919) 716- 0058. If you choose to mail a complaint, please use the following address:
 Consumer Protection Division, Attorney General’s Office, Mail Service Center 9001, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001