Life at MVNU
Explore student life beyond the classroom and get ready to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Life at MVNU
Explore student life beyond the classroom and get ready to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Life at MVNU
Student Life
Find your passions. Find your friends. Find yourself at MVNU. Discover the beauty of who you were uniquely created to be and build community with like-spirited students who seek to learn and serve in Jesus’ name.
Life at MVNU goes way beyond the books. You’ll have every opportunity to get involved in campus activities that will enrich your experience as a student. Join one of the more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations (or start one of your own!). Engage in a little friendly (and free!) athletic competition by participating in intramurals. Rent a kayak or bike from our REC for a day on the Kokosing river or trail with friends. Plug into a small group, a CoSMO service project, or an international mission trip. Faith, fun, and adventure await!
Campus Life
Learn more about life on campus, including clubs, sports, student government, and intercultural experiences.
Spiritual Life
Learn what it means to grow in grace and discover opportunities for spiritual formation from a holistic perspective.
Campus Services
When it comes to your safety, mental health, and even your food–MVNU has you covered with a wide array of services.
Life Beyond Campus
Discover historic Mount Vernon, Ohio–a vibrant community with restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, trails, and more.
MVNU News
Dr. Carson Castleman elected 8th president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University Board of Trustees is proud to announce the election of Dr. Carson Castleman as the University’s 8th president. He will begin his tenure on Oct. 1, 2023. His remarkable career in Christian higher education spans over 26 years and includes expertise with both traditional and non-traditional student…
Over 540 Mount Vernon Nazarene University Students named to Spring 2023 Dean’s List
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University presents over 540 students with the achievement of being named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester. Students receive this designation by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Of the 546 students named this year, 197 students earned a 4.0 GPA, with…