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On-Campus Programs

Discover your callings at MVNU surrounded by talented faculty who were called to help shape your life, your relationship with Jesus, and your place in the world.

On-Campus Programs

Discover your calling at MVNU surrounded by talented faculty who were called to help shape your life, your relationship with Jesus, and your place in the world.

Education should be enlightening

At MVNU, we believe that a Christian education is essential to critical thinking. You'll think deeply here about all matters, from science and technology to religion and philosophy. Our liberal art core courses include everything from literature to science and history. Sooner or later, you'll choose a major (or two) that will have a huge impact on your future. Here are some majors to consider:

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Nursing

Pursue an in-demand career field centered around providing competent, compassionate care.
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Elementary Education/Elementary Intervention (P-5)

Share knowledge with future generations and ensure equal learning opportunities for children with our on-campus program.
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Business Administration

Get a broad-based, flexible, faith-based education that can be applied in virtually all areas of industry.
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Art

Learn to look at and think about the world around you in new and different ways.

Framework for Education

Love is the source from which the University-level educational goals flow. At MVNU, we believe students are transformed by God’s love, and their deepening love for God and neighbor is evident in their scholarship, character, and service:

Scholarship: Rigorous • Practical

Character: Hospitable • Ethical

Service: Transformative • Vocational

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Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement

Our new Fairbanks Center for Global Engagement ensures that global perspectives are woven into the fabric of your student experience. Through on-campus, off-campus and Collaboratory engagement, you will combine calling and service to further God's Kingdom in the community where you live and throughout the world!

On-Campus

On-Campus Engagement

Enjoy course-embedded service learning, co-curricular opportunities, intercultural events, global speakers, and real-life, project-based learning experiences in cross-cultural context, right here on campus.

Off-Campus

Off-Campus Enagement

Broaden your global perspectives as you engage with the local community, participate in course exchanges with partnering institutions, and study away across the U.S. and around the world.

Collaboratory

Collaboratory Engagement

Connect with a worldwide community committed to providing global engagement opportunities, hands-on training, and networking opportunities for MVNU students and graduates, now and into the future.

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Discover you

You already know that you'll get a high-quality liberal arts education at MVNU. But life at MVNU goes way beyond the books. Outside the classroom is where you'll become you. You'll meet new people and create lifelong friendships. You'll discover talents and passions you never knew you had. You'll have opportunities to create, compete, perform, travel, serve, lead, and totally reinvent yourself. It's time to discover who you're meant to be.

Campus Features

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The Eternal Flame

The Eternal Flame is the centerpiece of the MVNU campus. It serves as a reminder of our purpose as Christians, as stated by MVNU’s founding president, Dr. Stephen Nease: “We seek to follow his flame which shines before us.”

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Hyson Campus Center

Hyson Campus Center is home to the dining commons, The REC, Student Life and Counseling, classroom spaces, and more.

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Ariel Arena

The Ariel Arena houses MVNU’s state-of-the-art indoor athletic arena, and fully equipped cardio fitness and weight training rooms.

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R.R. Hodges Chapel and Fine Arts Center

The R.R. Hodges Chapel and Fine Arts Center was named for the father of a founding trustee, and is quite possibly the most iconic building on MVNU’s campus.

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Hunter Hall

Hunter Hall, home of the Nursing department, is one of MVNU's downtown buildings located just a few miles from the main campus. It features simulation rooms, large practice laboratories, and a state-of-the-art Clinical Learning Laboratory.

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Thorne Library

From print and non-print resources, computer labs, group study areas and our on-campus coffee shop, Happy Bean, the Thorne Library/Learning Resource Center is an active space for learning and socializing.

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Residential life

MVNU is a residential campus made up of four residence halls, 102 townhome apartments, and countless adventures. We also have great spaces for our commuter students.

Faculty Hall

Faculty Hall houses the Biology and History departments, two lecture auditoriums, classrooms, several biology laboratories, and a chemistry laboratory.

Buchwald Center

Buchwald Center, MVNU’s 35,000 square foot art and design building, is located in friendly downtown Mount Vernon, just a few miles from main campus.

MVNU offers a number of fantastic travel and study abroad programs designed to broaden your perspective, introduce you to new and exciting cultures, and enhance your resume.

Honors Program

If you’re a high-achiving student, you can join the honors program at MVNU to take part in unique courses & special extracurricular opportunities. Explore the benefits, requirements, and curriculum.

Summer Learn

MVNU Summer Learn provides competitively priced online summer courses.

Center for Student Success

Your success is our priority. Discover the resources we have for you to reach your goals and meet your potential.

Class Schedules

Here you can take a look at the current Academic Calendar, current Undergrad Course Schedule, and Exam Policies.

Dean's List

Did you make the Dean’s List? That’s an awesome accomplishment. We’ll send your information to the local newspaper of your choosing! Just click the button below and fill out the form.

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