EMU is a Christian university in Virginia known for peace and service.

EMU is a Christian university in Virginia known for peace, service and cross-cultural studies.

LAUNCH YOUR FUTURE IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY!

Excel In Your Major

One-on-one relationships with professors will help you excel at any of the more than 60 programs of study EMU offers undergraduates. Upon graduation, your resume will include various hands-on research opportunities, internships, and cross-cultural travel that will prepare you for an interconnected world.
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Launch Your Career

Graduate schools and employers prefer EMU graduates because of the work ethic, academic preparedness and critical thinking skills they gain at EMU. Area hospitals and schools routinely hold spots for EMU grads. Alumni pursue graduate studies at Ivy League and top professional schools.
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Affordable

Liberal arts graduates are highly valued by employers because they are team players, critical thinkers, see the big picture and are natural leaders. We work with each family to make this valuable experience possible; often it is just as affordable as public universities. Complete the application to find out your financial aid package.
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A Dynamic College Town

Build friendships and a network for life in the lively college town of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Hike, bike, canoe, camp, ski and enjoy a vibrant downtown. EMU also has an active site in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and many online programs.
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EMU NEWS

PA Student of the Year

Blake Rogers '14 earns national recognition from AAPA, the professional organization of physician assistants.
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NSF Funds Alumni's Doctoral Research

Doctoral student Ruth Maust '13 will continue her chemistry research at University of Oregon, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant.
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RJ Keynote at her Alma Mater

Professor Johonna Turner provided the keynote address at the University of Maryland's restorative justice summit.
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Five New Majors, Five New Minors Start Fall 2018

Read up on new academic offerings at EMU, from marketing to leadership and more.
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