- International Students Home
- Academics
- Admissions
- Advising & Orientation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Helpful Links
- Information for Parents
- International Student Handbook (PDF)
- Preparation for Departure
- Student Life
- Services and Support
- Virtual Tour
- Photo Slideshow
Student Life
The college and the many student organizations offer on-campus activities during the week and the weekends.
Annual events, such as Apple Day, mixers, theatre, music, lectures, and coffee houses offer a richness and diversity of options. Hanging out with friends — whether it be in a residence hall, in the Spencer Center, or in downtown Staunton — tops the list of activities.
Students also have access to larger cities such as Washington, D.C. (2.5 hours), Richmond (1.75 hours) and Roanoke (1.5 hours) where they can enjoy shops, museums and theaters.
Shenandoah National Park, national forests, and recreation areas present unlimited opportunities to enjoy backpacking, hiking, rafting, canoeing, and camping. Two ski resorts are also within a short drive from campus.
Varsity sports include tennis, volleyball, basketball, cross country, softball, and soccer. MBC competes in NCAA Division III and participates in the USA South Athletics Conference. Club sports are fencing, field hockey and cheerleading.
International Housing Policy
To help you become accustomed to American culture, all international students are housed on the Mary Baldwin campus with an American roommate. For more detailed information on housing at Mary Baldwin, see the Residence Guide.