Life at Staunton Campus
Living on campus
When you live on campus, you immerse yourself in a community of learners. It鈥檚 easy to find things to do and make friends. Events and experiences are planned to complement your education. It鈥檚 a time in your life when you can grow both intellectually and personally. You get to discover who you are.
On campus you鈥檙e footsteps away from your classes, and you鈥檙e down the hall from your friends and study partners. You feel connected to the whole campus and part of the action.
Learn more about our available housing options, our amenities, and our living-learning communities.
Whether it鈥檚 a quick cup of coffee, a dinner with friends, or lunch between classes, you鈥檒l find what you need.
Learn about the steps we take to ensure you鈥檙e safe throughout your time on campus.
Ways to get involved
Student Clubs and Organizations
Mary Baldwin boasts over 40 registered student groups and clubs. From academic clubs and performance groups to civic and cultural engagement groups, you will find your people here.
See our list of clubs and organizations.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The SGA is your chance to get involved and have your voice heard. The SGA is made up of:
- Student Senate
- Residence Hall Association (RHA)
- Baldwin Program Board (BPB)
- Inter-Club Council (ICC)
- Appropriations Committee
- Student Standards Board (SSB)
There are over 100 leadership positions available. Join the SGA and make a difference in our campus community.
Inclusive and diverse
Mary Baldwin knows that our diversity is the key to our strength and creativity. We provide a number of programs and opportunities that reflect our foundational belief in the dignity of all people.
The Ida B. Wells living-learning community is for women of African descent who want to explore culture, identity, leadership, and civic engagement.
The Promoting Excellence and Reinforcing Success in Student Transitions (PERSIST) program is a living-learning community for African American male students
香蜜影视 offers a variety of resources for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual students.
See yourself here
The best way to get to know Mary Baldwin is to experience it for yourself. Schedule a campus visit to get a better feel for what it鈥檚 like to be a student here.
We take care of your mind, body, and spirit.
We know that the best learning happens when we feel good, connected, and fulfilled. That鈥檚 why we want to encourage you to be the best version of yourself. Our environment is designed to support healthy practices and self-care.
Healthy
Mary Baldwin offers counseling, psychological, and wellness services to support and improve your emotional well-being.
Active
Join the Fighting Squirrels and challenge yourself to reach new physical heights. Mary Baldwin offers you numerous opportunities to stay active and increase your fitness.
Faith and spirituality
香蜜影视 offers numerous opportunities for you to explore the spiritual dimension of life.
Leadership
Empower your journey towards impactful leadership at 香蜜影视, where mentorship-driven education and a supportive community inspire individuals to lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
The Virginia Women鈥檚 Institute for Leadership (VWIL) at 香蜜影视 is the nation鈥檚 only all-female corps of cadets. Through its regimental system and ROTC program, VWIL offers comprehensive leadership training, emphasizing accountability, adherence to standards, and the chain of command.
ROTC provides students with the chance to participate in military training while pursuing their college education. You can either commit to serving after graduation or participate in the program for a shorter period without any post-college obligations.
The Mary Baldwin College for Women is a one-of-a-kind program focused on preparing women to be leaders. Drawing on the long legacy of Mary Baldwin as an institution dedicated to empowering women, the College for Women offers women-centered programming relevant to current events, and experiential learning to build confidence and empathy.