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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

See MVNU for Yourself

Find your path

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

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Get an in-person or virtual tour of campus and get answers to your most pressing questions.

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Featured News

MVNU Theatre presents a twist on bedtime stories

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to present Bedtime Stories: As Told by Dad (Who Messed Them Up), written by Ed Monk, with performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in the Thorne Performance Hall of R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center.

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MVNU baseball hosting night to remember

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Attention, baseball fans! Get ready for a memorable evening to support Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball on Jan. 18, 2025. This distinctive event will feature special guests Tim Belcher, a 14-year Major League Baseball veteran and proud MVNU alumnus; Tom Hamilton, the beloved voice of the Cleveland Guardians; and emcee Mark…

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Upcoming Events

March 15, 2025Saturday

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March

MVNU Women’s Auxiliary Spring Conference
Featuring Anita Renfroe, Comedian & Inspirational Speaker   Cost: Early Registration is available through March 13 2-Day Registration – $45 1-Day Registration – $25 Group Registration (10 or more) – $40 In-Person Registration March 14 and 15 2-Day Registration – $50 1-Day Registration – $30 Scholarship and Project Offering will be welcomed! Schedule: Friday, March...
March 19, 2025Wednesday

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March

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
March 21, 2025Friday

21

March

Breakaway
Breakaway is for fall applied and accepted students only. Talk to your admissions counselor today to make sure you qualify!

21

March

Last Day to Complete Intent to Graduate Form for Spring Commencement
March 22, 2025Saturday

22

March

Tim Hawkins Live at MVNU
Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. This is a general admission event with no reserved seating. The VIP Experience will begin at 11:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., respectively. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., respectively. Those with Early Entry tickets will enter 15 minutes prior to official door opening schedule.
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”
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...
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...
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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