Academics
Education that accelerates progress
At MBU, we offer a wide range of in-person and online degree programs, designed to meet the needs of a dynamic job market while celebrating our liberal arts heritage.
Programs & Degrees
There’s no better partner to get you where you want to go. Whether you’re a prospective undergraduate looking for an immersive, on-campus experience or a professional in search of a flexible online program, we’ve got you covered.
Gold College of Arts & Sciences
Choose from more than 40 exciting degree programs. With more than 175 years of excellence, this is co-ed, liberal arts education done right.
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- School of Science
- School & Graduate Program of Visual & Performing Arts
Signature Neighborhoods: Creativity & Design, Health & Science, Business & Technology
Palmer College of Professional Studies
Make a career out of making a difference. Whether you want to leave your mark as an entrepreneur or change lives as an educator, we have the program for you.
Signature Neighborhoods: Business & Technology, Education & Society
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
Our mission is to prepare and empower the health science leaders of tomorrow in an ever-changing practice environment. Won’t you join us?
Signature Neighborhoods: Health & Science
Innovation in Academics
Mary Baldwin Signature
Live and learn together
Introducing an undergraduate living and learning experience for today’s changing world. Mary Baldwin Signature prioritizes real people and real connections, while offering academic and extracurricular programming to set you on a path to real-world success.
Accelerated Pathways
Earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s faster
Eager to get started on your chosen career path? We offer accelerated dual-degree programs in Education, Nursing & Health Sciences, Shakespeare & Performance, and Business.
Common Curriculum
Essential skills for real-world success
We’ve designed a robust common curriculum to teach essential skills needed to thrive in any career environment. In two and half years, you’ll learn how to be a clear communicator, a reliable collaborator, tech-savvy, ethics-oriented, and data-proficient.
The Commons
All-In-One Hub for Your Academic Success
McCree Center for Life Success
Meet with advisors to discover your unique strengths and map out your college experiences for the career you want.
Academic Resource Center
Find tutoring in all subject areas and hone your essay writing skills with our dedicated support staff.
Academic Advising
Meet with faculty advisors who will help you plan your courses and balance your schedule to succeed at Mary Baldwin.
Library Resources
Gain access to hundreds of research materials, learner-centered services, and spaces for study and collaboration.
The Capstone Festival
The Capstone Festival gives a select group of seniors, nominated by Mary Baldwin faculty for their academic excellence, the opportunity to present their scholarly and artistic works to the wider campus community and the public.
Explore the world. Find yourself.
May Term
May Terms offer out-of-the-classroom experiences for academic, personal, and professional growth. Explore culture, art, science, and more both locally and abroad.
Study Abroad
Mary Baldwin University encourages study abroad as an enriching way to experience global cultures while still earning credits.