• History is in our backyard. Our campus is only two hours from both Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital, and Richmond, the Confederate capital.
• We’re also close to many other historic sites in history-rich Virginia, including the unique Museum of American Frontier Culture in nearby Staunton, many Civil War battlefields, and the National Park Service’s historic Skyine Drive.
• One-on one mentoring with faculty with a variety of backgrounds and interests.-
• Our intercultural program gives you an opportunity to learn the history of another culture and will give you a new perspective on U.S. history. 

• Internship opportunities with EMU's Washington Community Scholars Center in Washington, D.C. 
• Work with faculty on major research projects and present at academic conferences.

• Engage with primary sources, work with old documents, conduct oral history interviews and complete an original research paper.

• 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
• The average assistance package is over $37,000
• Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year

Financial aid packages often include:

• Grants and scholarships
• Work-study positions
• Loan opportunities

Learn more by contacting  EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.