First-Year Students

Welcome to Mary Baldwin University! Whether you’re a high school senior or embarking on your higher ed journey after years in the workforce, we offer diverse undergraduate programs designed for a changing world and made for you.

See important deadlines and requirements below, and apply today to get started!

MBU Application

Common Application

Apply early. Get $1,000.

Students submitting applications for undergraduate residential and commuter admissions on or before our priority deadlines to receive a renewable $1,000 award.

Application Deadlines

Mary Baldwin is a rolling admissions institution* meaning you can apply at any time. Rest assured, we’ll notify you of our decision within two weeks – guaranteed!

*As a rolling admissions institution, we continue to review applications after the priority deadline. If you are admitted after the deposit deadline, you must submit your enrollment deposit within two weeks of your admission date to secure your spot. Please note that enrollment after the deposit deadline is based on space availability and may close at any time.

Application Requirements

We know you’re more than just your academic achievements. When we review your application, we consider your extracurricular activities, unique talents, leadership potential, and more.

International students, please use these instructions instead.
PEG applicants, you can find your application information here.

To be considered for admission, you must submit your: