Pay your $300 deposit to confirm your enrollment at Mary Baldwin University. The deadline is May 1, but there’s no need to wait! Deposits are applied to your student account.

Soon after, you’ll receive an email with information about setting up your MBU email and MyMBU account – so be on the lookout!

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to be eligible for student loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships.

Our code is 003723.

When your financial aid package arrives, be sure to review it carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Office of Financial Aid at 540-887-7022.

You can also visit Cost & Aid for more info and to see our FAFSA FAQs.

Find out what happening at MBU. Follow us on IG to stay in the loop!

• Main Instagram: @marybaldwinuniversity
• Admissions Instagram: @mbuadmissions

Get ready for a fun and interactive day – just for admitted students! Meet faculty, staff, and coaches. Attend information sessions to prepare you for life as an MBU student. Topics include academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, and residence halls.

Dates: Feb 22 or April 5

After you pay your deposit, we’ll send your MBU username and password (PIN) to the email address in your application. Use will use the same login credentials for your MBU Gmail and MyMBU account.

MBU Gmail

Stay connected with important updates and announcements by regularly checking your MBU Gmail account. All correspondence related to your studies will be sent to this email address.

MyMBU online portal

The MyMBU portal provides a wealth of important information, including the academic calendar, billing and account details, course syllabi, forms and documents, grades, and your schedule (when available).

Need help?
Call the Office of Information Technology at 540-887-7075.

If you have not done so already, please request your official transcripts be sent to MBU. You can email your transcripts to admit@marybaldwin.edu or digitally request them via Parchment, eScrip-Safe, or Clearinghouse.

You can also mail print copies to:

Mary Baldwin University
Office of Admissions
101 E Frederick Street
Staunton, VA  24401

Undergraduate Students

The vast majority of first-year undergraduates will live in a residence hall with other students from the same Signature Neighborhood. The Signature Neighborhoods are:

• Business & Technology
• Health & Science
• Education & Society
• Creativity & Design

Which house is right for you? Explore the Neighborhoods to find out!

You can also apply to live in one of the following houses:

• Ida B. Wells – For women of African descent
• College for Women – An all-women community
• Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) – All-female corps of cadets

Visit the links above for more details, including application deadlines.

Housing for Graduate Students

• Shakespeare and Performance master’s programs
• PT, OT and PA graduate programs

Housing Form (Residential & Commuters Only)

All students, including commuters, are required to fill out the housing form. To access the form, please log into your MyMBU account and navigate to the Housing Portal. If you’re using your mobile phone, be sure to select the drop-down menu to find your housing form.

For any assistance, reach out to The Office of Residence Life and Housing at reslife@marybaldwin.edu or 540-887-7329.

Intent to Pay Form

The Intent to Pay form is a commitment to cover any costs not covered by grants, scholarships, or loans. Both the student and a parent or guardian need to sign this form. To complete it, download and print the form. After signing it, upload the completed form.

If you have any questions, contact the Student Accounts Office at lfretwell@marybaldwin.edu or 540-887-7364.

Health Forms

Download the health forms. You’ll need a printer and your medical information for this. It’s important to note that student-athletes and VWIL cadets must have a current physical examination and should bring the health form to their doctor’s appointment for completion. Once your forms are filled out, save them as PDF files and upload them to Sentry MD, our secure records vendor that manages health records.

If you need assistance, reach out to Sentry MD representatives at mbu@SentryMD.com.

Student Privacy (FERPA) Form

The FERPA form (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) allows you to designate another person to access your academic records while you’re at Mary Baldwin. To complete this form, follow the instructions provided through MyMBU.

For additional help, see the Office of the Registrar.

Now it’s time to enroll in your desired courses. Please check your MBU email for communication from your advisor. Your advisor will provide next steps and assist you with registering for classes for the first time. Of course, you’re welcome to set up a meeting with your advisor every semester to register for courses if you so choose. 

Once the semester begins, you’ll need to reach out to your advisor to add or drop courses. You can drop a course during the first week without any charges, but after that point, there may be fees involved.

Canvas for online courses

If you’re taking online courses or are enrolled in an online program, you will need to create a Canvas account. Canvas is a user-friendly and intuitive learning management system. Please note that online courses typically become accessible on the first day of classes.

If you don’t see your courses listed before the semester begins, there’s no need to worry. Rest assured that you will gain access to your course materials and assignments when the semester officially starts.

Need help? Contact advising@marybaldwin.edu.

Make sure to order your books early! You can find your required books through the MBU Bookstore. If you’re unsure about the specific books needed, contact your instructor.

If you plan to use financial aid funds for purchasing books, email the Student Accounts Office at studentaccounts@marybaldwin.edu to request a book voucher. Please include your ID number in the email. It’s important to complete this step as soon as possible to set up the voucher.