Eastern Mennonite University
About
Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Eastern Mennonite University is a supportive Christian liberal arts institution best known for integrating Anabaptist-Mennonite values of peace and service with acclaimed programs in nursing, biology/pre-med, and peacebuilding. The campus culture is deeply collaborative and inclusive, offering students a vibrant community centered on restorative justice, environmental sustainability, and active service-learning. What truly sets EMU apart is its pioneering Cross-Cultural Program, a core graduation requirement that sends nearly all students on immersive study-abroad or domestic intercultural trips to foster deep global understanding. Ultimately, this unique combination of values-based academics and hands-on global engagement equips graduates to lead purposeful careers of impactful leadership.
Wikipedia:Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is a private Mennonite university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The university also operates a satellite campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It hosts the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding.
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Eastern Mennonite University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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