The MVNU Way
Students at 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 — to carry their flame forward. We’re here to prepare you not only for a career, but for a calling.
Here, learning is grounded in conviction, strengthened through conversations, expressed through care, and fulfilled through connection. That’s the MVNU way.
On-Campus
A close-knit, Christ-centered community with a vibrant campus life.
Online
The same meaningful MVNU experience with a more flexible schedule.
Dual Enrollment
Want to earn college credits in high school? We've got you.
Centered in Christ
At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Christ is at the center of who we are. Through diverse learning experiences on and off campus, you'll grow not only in knowledge but also in Christlikeness — developing the character, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to make a difference. Here, faith shapes the way we learn, the way we live, and the way we lead. We want to equip you to live with purpose and succeed wherever God may lead you.
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Featured News
Bridging Continents: MVNU/ANU partnership transforms students through global engagement
The new academic partnership between Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Africa Nazarene University officially got off the ground this past fall with the first students trading places for the semester. MVNU welcomed Robert Moinket Mutarakwa and Kessy Kheityna Ishimwe to campus while Dominic Rose experienced life and studies in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ryan Wolfe: A Pioneer in disability ministry
For Ryan Wolfe ’98, the role of a disability ministry has always been a clear calling from God on his life — he just had to take time to figure out what it meant.