Admission to Mary Baldwin’s undergraduate residential and commuter programs is based on a student’s academic potential; achievement in secondary school, strength and maturity of character; and any special talents and abilities. In judging academic ability, the secondary school record, when applicable, is the primary factor considered.
Candidates for admission should have completed at least 16 college preparatory courses. The university recommends that undergraduate candidates include four or five academic subjects in their course loads each year in meeting the following recommended school program:
- English, four units
- Foreign language, two units (preferably two consecutive foreign language courses)
- Mathematics, three units
- History and social studies, three units
- Lab science, two units
Students have the option of submitting either the MBU application or the Common App. Access to both can be found on the Apply page of the website. On both applications, students are asked to self-report their current or final GPA. All first time students are required to submit their official transcript at least one month prior to the start of classes of their first MBU term. Submission of test scores is optional for Mary Baldwin University. Students decide whether they want their test scores included as part of their application
All students who enroll at Mary Baldwin University agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and standards set and established by the university.
The Declarations section of this catalog states Mary Baldwin University’s policies on nondiscrimination, student privacy rights, and other important provisions.
Personal Interviews
A personal interview on campus with an admissions counselor is offered but not required for students seeking admission. Appointments for an interview and tour of the campus should be made in advance. Refer to the university calendar in this catalog for the dates when the university is in session. The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday all year, except for short periods during the Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Winter holidays. During academic sessions, the Admissions Office is open on Saturday mornings. During the summer months, it is not open on Saturday. Email admit@marybaldwin.edu, or call 540-887-7019 to schedule an appointment.