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Where Meaning Meets Momentum

Where Meaning Meets Momentum

To Seek to Learn is to Seek to Serve

Who we are: In Christ.

Students who attend Mount Vernon Nazarene University are looking for more than just a job after graduation. They want to change the world with the love of Christ.

If you’re looking for a true vocation — a path that brings together your God-given gifts and skills and the needs of the world around you – here, you’ll find it.

Learning for Life

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On-campus

Explore a beautiful campus, a close-knit community, and a vibrant campus life where you can learn new things and discover what you love.

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Online

Get the best of MVNU anywhere, anytime with undergrad, graduate and doctorate programs designed to help you balance your education with work, family, and other priorities.

Dual Enrollment

Want to earn college credits in high school? We’ve got you.

Become a part of our Christ-centered academic community

Through diverse learning experiences on and off campus, widen your understanding of the world and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to challenge the status quo. We want to equip you to succeed in life – wherever God may lead you.

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Best Job Placement Rate In Ohio

MVNU was awarded the Best Job Placement Rate in Ohio by Intelligent.com for 2021 & 2022.

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Ninety-Four Percent

94% of MVNU graduates are employed or enrolled in advanced studies within one year of graduation.

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Top-Notch Professors

MVNU educators are experts at sparking your intellectual curiosity, many of whom hold the highest possible degrees in their fields.

MVNU Students Shine Bright

Henry Shobert

Class of 2023

Katie Cundiff

Class of 2023

Maya Kidd

Class of 2026

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We’ll help you choose an on-campus or online program that fits God’s callings on your life.

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Featured News

Schnormeier Gallery to host Myths & Perception

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibits, Myths & Perception — Sam Cook Senior Exhibit — in conjunction with the MVNU Art & Design Exhibit. These exhibitions will be held at Schnormeier Gallery from March 24 to April 4.

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MVNU Theatre presenting Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Step into a world of pure imagination as Mount Vernon Nazarene University Theatre presents the beloved, magical musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – based on Roald Dahl’s classic tale — March 27-30. This family-friendly adventure promises to delight audiences with its mouth-watering visuals, unforgettable characters, and powerful lessons about selfishness and greed.

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Upcoming Events

March 25, 2025Tuesday

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March

Wesleyan Holiness Connection Pastors and Leaders Day
Join us for Pastors & Church Leaders Day on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The theme for the day will be “Continuing the Legacy of Holiness”

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Instrumental Ensembles Concert
March 27, 2025Thursday

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March

Youth Leader Summit
YOUTH LEADER SUMMIT March 27, 2025 Beyond One: Creating a Culture of Collaborative Youth Ministry Foster Hall inside of Ariel Arena March 27, 20259 a.m. – Registration9:30 a.m. – Event Starts3:30 p.m. – Event EndsCOST: $40 (Includes lunch) Guest Speaker: Jen Willard Youth Pastor at Crossroads Church of the Nazarene in Ellicott City, Maryland Session...

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March

Myths and Perception – Sam Cook Gallery Talk
MYTHS AND PERCEPTION Sam Cook Senior Gallery Exhibit Myths and Perception is a collection of installations exploring Greek and Roman myths and how they change over time. Throughout the exhibition Classical myths are retold with the use paper-mache, natural objects, and drawing to depict ancient stories in intentionally temporary mediums. SHOW DATES: MAR. 24 –...

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March

Spring Musical – Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Join MVNU Theatre as we step into a world of Pure Imagination! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy with a knack for making something out of nothing, dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s over-the-top chocolate...
March 28, 2025Friday

28

March

Spring Musical – Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Join MVNU Theatre as we step into a world of Pure Imagination! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy with a knack for making something out of nothing, dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s over-the-top chocolate...
March 29, 2025Saturday

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March

Athletic Recruitment Day
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Athletic Recruitment Day will be held Saturday, March 29. The event will kick-off at 12 p.m. in Foster Hall in Ariel Arena. Prospective student-athletes will hear from MVNU’s Athletic Director Chip Wilson, tour the athletic facilities and campus, meet coaches, eat lunch, and learn about life at MVNU. They will also see...

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March

Spring Musical – Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Join MVNU Theatre as we step into a world of Pure Imagination! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy with a knack for making something out of nothing, dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s over-the-top chocolate...
March 30, 2025Sunday

30

March

Spring Musical – Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Join MVNU Theatre as we step into a world of Pure Imagination! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Charlie Bucket, an imaginative boy with a knack for making something out of nothing, dreams of acquiring a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s over-the-top chocolate...
March 31, 2025Monday

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March

MVNYou Mondays (Juniors)
Are you a high school student, trying to decide which college is best for you? Attend one of our MVNYou Days and get the answers you need to really understand the MVNU experience.

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