All incoming first-year students at MBC have the benefit of membership in Leadership Gateway programs that offer support, direction, and connection. National data demonstrate that such focused first-year experience programs enhance student success. Mary Baldwin has found this to be true and we firmly believe in the value of each student being part of a smaller, personal community.
New students move-in and participate in an orientation program with their Gateway as part of our Week of Welcome at the start of the academic year. Each student has a faculty advisor, staff advisor, and peer mentor they will get to know as part of the Gateway leadership team. Every week students meet with their faculty advisor for MBC 101 (Orientation to College) and Gateways as a whole meet throughout the first year for social, community service, and academic activities.
Admissions counselors can help students choose among eight Gateways based on their interests and passions. Students who travel from abroad to study at MBC are automatically enrolled in a ninth Gateway for International Students.
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Academic AchievementIntellectual pursuits are my passion. My top priority is scholarship.Honors Gateway |
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The American ExperienceAs a student from another country, I welcome support from student mentors, faculty and staff, and members of the larger community as I adjust to life in the United States.International Student Gateway |
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CareerCollege must prepare me for success. I want to start with a plan that will get me where I want to go.Career Academy Gateway |
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Civic EngagementCommunity service and outreach to others around the world is important in my life.Spencer Citizens Gateway |
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Health and WellnessI want to pursue wellness in body and spirit and will value the support of others in making healthy lifestyle choices.Women for Healthy Lifestyles Gateway |
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Interfaith ExplorationI am curious about how spirituality, faith, or even the absence of faith, inspire people all around the world.Interfaith Explorations Gateway |
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Latino CultureI want to explore Latino heritage and culture.Latino Culture Gateway |
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LeadershipI seek physical and mental challenge. I want to become and leader and make things happen.Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership Gateway |
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Radical AccelerationI am ready to dive right into college instead of finishing high school.Program for the Exceptionally Gifted Gateway |
Questions? Contact the Admissions Office.
