Student Experience
Mary Baldwin is a place where you can be all in. Students from all corners of the globe come together and leave as proud members of our close-knit community.
Find your people here.
Signature: Living & Learning on Campus
Mary Baldwin Signature offers a residential undergraduate experience for today’s changing world.
Immerse yourself in a community of fellow students with shared interests. As part of a Signature Neighborhood, you will live, study, take classes and participate in events and extracurriculars together.
Signature was designed to set you on a path to real-world success. How will you make your mark?
Residential Life & Housing
Learn more about our available housing options, our amenities, and our living-learning communities.
Dining
Whether it’s a quick cup of coffee, a dinner with friends, or lunch between classes, you’ll find what you need.
Campus Safety
Learn about the steps we take to ensure you’re safe throughout your time on campus.
One Mary Baldwin, many experiences
Our Murphy Deming campus
The Murphy Deming college and campus offer our graduate health sciences students an immersive experience just minutes away from the main campus location.
The online experience
You don’t have to be on campus to get the full Mary Baldwin experience. Our flexible online courses and degrees are designed to keep you engaged and connected.
Ways to get involved
Student Clubs and Organizations
Mary Baldwin boasts over 40 registered student groups and clubs. From academic clubs and performance groups to civic and cultural engagement groups, you will find your people here.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The SGA is your chance to get involved and have your voice heard. The SGA is made up of:
- Student Senate
- Residence Hall Association (RHA)
- Baldwin Program Board (BPB)
- Inter-Club Council (ICC)
- Appropriations Committee
- Student Standards Board (SSB)
There are over 100 leadership positions available. Join the SGA and make a difference in our campus community.
Athletics
13 Division III teams. Thousands of Fighting Squirrels fans. Won’t you join us?
Holistic Wellness
From our 40,000-square-foot gym to our Sun Room meditation space, we create ample opportunities to nourish mind and body.
Our Home in Staunton
Mary Baldwin’s main campus is located in picturesque Staunton, VA in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Staunton is a small town with a vibrant cultural scene, great dining options, and plenty to offer outdoors enthusiasts.
- Recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as “One of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations in the United States”
- Home of the famous Blackfriar’s Playhouse and Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia
- Close to Shenandoah National Park with 200,000 acres of protected land
Undergraduates who live on campus benefit from all the “Queen City” has to offer, plus the convenience of living just steps away from classes, friends, athletic events, and more.
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.
Leading with
confidence, integrity, and purpose
Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL)
MBU is proud to have the only all-women corps of cadets in the nation. VWIL is a highly regarded leadership training program emphasizing the values of discipline, integrity, and service.
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
ROTC gives students the chance to participate in military training while in college. You can commit to serving after graduation or participate for a shorter period without any post-college obligations.
Mary Baldwin College for Women (MBCW)
MBCW is a one-of-a-kind program that prepares women to be leaders. The college offers special programming relevant to current events and experiential learning to build confidence and empathy.
Diversity & Belonging is the key to our strength and creativity
Embrace a broad spectrum of cultures and identities on one of the most diverse campuses in the U.S. We offer clubs, programming, and residential living and learning communities for students of color, women, and more.
Inclusive Excellence
The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) develops programming that promotes cross-cultural sharing and exploration, and offers holistic support to students of color
LGBTQIA+
Mary Baldwin University offers a variety of resources for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual students.
Faith & Spiritual Life
From our faith-based student clubs to our interfaith Quest program, MBU offers numerous opportunities to explore the spiritual dimension of life.