Academics
Be a World Traveler
Whether you are interested in academic or service travel, domestic or international programs, the Italian coastline, the land where Jesus walked, or the jungles of Belize, MVNU has a travel program for you!
Alumni Cruise 2025
Alumni & Friends Alaskan Cruise Alumni May 10-17, 2025 – Aboard Norwegian Bliss With Drs. Carson & Angela Castleman Let’s Go On a Cruise! Will…
Bible Trips: Israel & Egypt
Bible Trips: Israel & Egypt Academics Israel & Egypt: Travel Back in Time **Due to the current situation in the Middle East, the trip to…
Civil War Trip
Civil War Trip Academics Civil War Trip May 9 – May 18, 2025 Come join us as we step back in time to walk on…
Ireland, England, and Scotland Trip
Ireland, England, and Scotland Trip Academics IRELAND, ENGLAND, SCOTLAND POSTPONED, NEW DATE TBA Dive into city life as you explore three different European capitals that…
Italy Orientation
Italy Orientation Academics Useful Links & Dates Orientation 1 Full presentation Orientation 2 In-person: Jan. 16, 6-7 p.m., Hyson Campus Center, 302 Zoom: Jan. 16,…
Italy Trip
Treasures of Italy & Sicily Academics Treasures of Italy & Sicily February 22 – March 7, 2025 Explore Italy head to toe! Imagine strolling the…
Service Learning Trip
Service Learning Travel Academics SERVICE LEARNING TRAVEL See the world in a new light. Travel to learn, travel to serve. Go with friends who become…
OCCU GlobalEd
Experience the world beyond the classroom and earn college credit through our exciting off-campus programs. These transformative experiences will not only enrich your understanding of different cultures but also equip you to live out your Christian faith in today's global society. Don't let financial constraints hinder you, as we offer financial assistance to make these opportunities accessible to many students. Join us in exploring some of the most incredible places on the planet while broadening your horizons and embracing new perspectives.
Previous Travel Opportunities Include:
Academic Travel
- Italy & Vatican
- Turkey & Greece
- Israel & Jordan
- Germany & Switzerland
- England
- Egypt
- Belize
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Los Angeles
- Washington D.C.
Service Learning Travel
- Belize
- Swaziland
- Haiti
- Croatia, Austria & Hungary
- Italy
- Spain, Portugal & France
- Greater Columbus Area
- Orlando
- San Francisco
- New Orleans
- Washington, D.C.
- Guyana
- Guatemala
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 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 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 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.
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
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
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