• Be personally advised by faculty who have been featured on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic and ABC. 
• Learn from professionals through faculty connections such as the first female steady-cam operator, a National Geographic photographer and a Discovery Channel producer.
• Live your values and explore your faith in your art and creative work in a values-based setting. An example: EMU's unique conservation photography course allows student to explore environmental sustainability though photography.
• Gain professional experience through internships that prepare you for careers in the field. Expand your world and develop your portfolio through placements that are local, in Washington D.C. and abroad. Student work has been featured in The Washington Post and on the BBC.

Step out and challenge yourself in real-world, professional internship settings including:

• Digico in motion graphics (Harrisonburg)
• Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
• Thorn Hill Vineyards
• Explore More Discovery Museum (Harrisonburg)
• O. Winston Link Museum
• Regional newspapers

At the Washington Community Scholars' Center in Washington D.C., opportunities have included photographing for

• The Hill,
• The Washington Ballet
• Capital Area Food Bank.

Graphic design internships have included:

• Washington Life Magazine  
• Bread for the World.

Connect with professionals and build your portfolios through professional conferences and volunteer opportunities.

Get involved with the EMU Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) to launch your innovative ideas for business, engineering, creative design and leadership. 

• 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.