Residential Life at Mary Baldwin
Imagine living on a beautiful, historic campus where every day offers opportunities to meet students with diverse backgrounds and interests.
With dynamic programs and exciting activities, you’ll have countless chances to broaden your horizons and shape your sense of self.
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Overview
Housing
Mary Baldwin University currently operates a combination of eight residence halls and four university-owned houses and apartments, providing accommodations for approximately 800 students.
Dining
Our campus dining options feature a communal dining hall and a grab and go cafe. Learn more about our meal plans and menus.
First-Year Students
First-year students
As an incoming student, all you need to do is complete our housing application and build your unique roommate-matching profile. We want to know your preferences, interests, and everything that makes you the awesome individual you are.
Our dedicated team will take your profile into careful consideration. While housing is allocated based on the roommate matching process, our aim is to create a supportive and inclusive community that celebrates your individuality and fosters lifelong friendships.
Please note, first-year students live in the residence hall assigned to their Neighborhood unless they choose to participate in one of the themed communities below.
Neighborhood Houses
- Woodson Hall – Business & Technology, Education and Society
- Spencer Hall – Creativity and Design, Health and Science
Themed Houses
- Tyson Hall – Ida B. Wells Community
- McClung Residence Hall – Mary Baldwin College for Women (MBCW)
- Spencer Hall – PERSIST Program
- Kable Hall – Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL)
Our residence halls feature double and triple rooms with communal-style bathrooms, kitchens, lounges, and laundry rooms (with free laundry!).
Our Campus Housing
Explore our Campus Housing
Being part of MBU’s vibrant residential communities means more than just having a place to call home—it’s about immersing yourself in a supportive environment that inspires growth.
Safety
Safety
Safety on campus is our top priority. Each Residence Hall is locked 24 hours a day and requires keycard entry. There are emergency phones located across campus, and our safety and security office can be reached 24/7 by calling (540) 887-7000.
Resources
Contact Us
The Office of Residence Life and Housing works to help provide students with a safe and inclusive living environment that allows them to engage meaningfully, learn intentionally, and develop holistically.
Phone: 540-887-7329
Email: reslife@marybaldwin.edu
Located at: Kable House