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
MVNU faculty present voice recital  Â
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department is pleased to present voice faculty members Carrie Vail, Rhonda Rom, and Dr. Lee Chambers in a spring recital Saturday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m., in Thorne Performance Hall on the campus of MVNU. The recital is free and open to the public. Carrie…
Neal joins MVNU as Director of GPS Enrollment
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Neal as the Director of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) Enrollment, effective Feb. 12, 2024. Neal comes to MVNU with a successful history in recruiting for nontraditional learning and leading teams of recruiters that includes…