Sophomore-Junior Visit Day!

Our Sophomore-Junior Visit Day for high school sophomores (10th graders) and juniors (11th graders) will be on Friday, May 11, 2012.  The day will run from 10:00 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m., and prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to tour our beautiful campus, explore our academic programs (over 50 majors and minors!), and meet current students, faculty, and staff.


**If you are interested in starting college even before you have finished high school, this would also be a great time to find out more about our Early College Academy – an accelerated program for gifted students who wish to start college early.**

We Still Have Spots Available!

There are less than 100 spots remaining in the incoming freshman class at MBC! 

Be sure to officially reserve your spot in the freshman class by sending in your enrollment deposit for $300. You can reserve your spot in one of the following ways: 

1. Deposit online using a credit at www.mbc.edu/deposit/.

2. Make a deposit over the phone using a credit card by calling our office at 1-800-468-2262.

3. Send in a check payable to Mary Baldwin College; mailing address: Mary Baldwin College, P.O. Box 1500,  Staunton, VA 24402

Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about MBC or the enrollment deposit.

National Deposit Deadline is Approaching!

Just a reminder that National Deposit Deadline is Tuesday, May 1, 2012!

This is the only way that you can officially reserve your spot in the Class of 2016 at MBC! The enrollment deposit is for $300.



Enrollment Deposit Options:

1. Online at www.mbc.edu/deposit/.

2. Send in a check to our office at the following address:

Mary Baldwin College
ATTN: Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 1500
Staunton, VA 24402

3. Deposit over the phone using a credit card. Our office number is 1-800-468-2262.



If you have any questions about the enrollment deposit process, please give us a call!

Accepted Student Visit Day is ALMOST HERE!

Only one week left to register for the Accepted Student Visit Day at MBC! 

Remember to register online at http://www.mbc.edu/visit/register.php. You can also call our office at 800-468-2262 to register for this visit opportunity!

Snow!

MBC enjoyed the first snow of winter last night! The picture above is of Grafton Library with the beautiful mountain view in the background. Classes began two hours later this morning in order for our campus grounds crew to clear walkways for the students. However, this cold weather will not be around long... we will be in the mid-60s by end of the week! Bring on Spring! :)

Overnight Visit Success!

February 2012 Overnight Visit

 

Our February Overnight Visit was a success! Over 30 accepted students came to campus and experienced a day in the life of a MBC student. Accepted students had the opportunity to enjoy student activities, including Downtown Movie Madness, attend a Biology or History class, dine on campus, and speak with current students and faculty/staff about the college. As usual, our awesome President's Society members served Hostesses for the evening and gave our accepted students the true experience of MBC!

Accepted Student VISIT DAY!

Remember to register for the Accepted Student Visit Day at Mary Baldwin College!

Dates: Friday, March 23 OR Saturday, March 24 (select one)

This visit opportunity is the BEST time to learn about all that MBC can offer you during your collegiate career as a student. To register for the Accepted Student Visit Day, please contact the Office of Admissions by email at admit@mbc.edu or by telephone at 540-887-7019. 

We look forward to welcoming you to campus in March! Go Squirrels!

Financial Aid Tips

Keep the following tips in mind when completing your FAFSA:

1. We encourage you to file electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov or FAFSA en Español
2. If you are a dependent student, you must have at least one parent sign your application. The easiest way to do this is with personal identification numbers. You may request one for yourself AND your parent at www.pin.ed.gov.
3. Our Title IV Code is 003723 and must be listed for Mary Baldwin College to receive the resulting Student Aid Report electronically.
4. Keep copies of all tax records and worksheets completed.
5. Carefully review your application for accuracy and completeness.

SAVE: Copies of the FAFSA or Renewal Application, all tax forms (including any telefile worksheets) and any worksheets used in completing your application. These may be needed if you are selected for verification.

If you are selected for verification, we will send you a Verification Worksheet to complete before we send your award letter. Please complete the front and back of this worksheet (be sure the necessary signatures and the attached FAFSA worksheet are in place), attach signed copies of your federal tax return(s), and send to:

Mary Baldwin College
Financial Aid Office
Staunton, VA 24401

QUESTIONS? Again, if you still have questions after carefully reading the instructions and completing what you can, please contact our office for assistance at 540-887-7022.

Accepted Student Overnight Visit- FULL

Hello Future Squirrels!

The February 9th Overnight Visit is FULL! 

However, you can be placed on the wait list for this visit. Please register for the wait list at www.mbc.edu/visit OR contact our Campus Visit Coordinator, Mrs. Doreen Liccione, at dliccione@mbc.edu or 540-887-7019.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions. 

Accepted Student Overnight Visit!

Our tour guides, also known as President's Society, are gearing up for the February Overnight Visit for Accepted Students! This overnight will allow you to experience a day in the life of a MBC student!

Space is limited for this overnight visit opportunity, so I encourage you to register for the visit as soon as possible. You can register for the visit at http://www.mbc.edu/visit/. The overnight is from Thursday, February 9 2012-Friday, February 10, 2012.


We hope to see you in February!

File the FAFSA!

It's time to start filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA!

Please start your FAFSA process by going to the following website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. When you file the FAFSA, be sure to include Mary Baldwin College's school code (003723). This will allow the Office of Financial Aid to view your family's financial information and compile a financial award package for you.

If you have any questions regarding the FAFSA and/or financial aid process, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 540-887-7022 and ask to speak with a Financial Aid Counselor.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2012! 

The Office of Admissions has resumed regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. If have you any questions regarding your admissions status or would like to schedule a campus visit for the Spring 2012 semester, please contact the office at 1-800-468-2262.

Winter Break is HERE!

Exams are over and the campus is quiet. This could only mean one thing... it's Winter Break at MBC! 

The Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, and the First Year Experience Office would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season! 

Exam Week

Exam Week has started! At MBC, each student plans their exam schedule, including what day and time they plan to take their exams for the semester. This provides each student with an opportunity to learn about time management and organization, along with preparing for each class exam.

Exams end on Friday, December 9 and the holiday break begins for students. Classes will resume on Monday, January 9, 2012!

Holiday Cookie Decorating Party at the President's House

The Annual Cookie Decorating Open House at the President's house was held last night. This is one of the most favorite holiday events that our students look forward to around this time of year! Every year, Dan Layman, Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Dr. Fox's husband, makes special squirrel gingerbread cookies along with other holiday favorite baked items for the students to decorate and enjoy before exams begin next week. This year, Mr. Layman made 2,000 cookies! Our students enjoy this opportunity to interact with one another and with Dr. Fox and Mr. Layman. Below are pictures from this year's event! 

Squirrel Gingerbread Cookies

Students decorating cookies

Showing off a masterpiece cookie!

Decorating cookies

Decorating Cookies

Holiday Cookies made by Mr. Layman and Dr. Fox

Mr. Layman setting up for the event

Another masterpiece cookie!

Students enjoying thee event

President's Society Holiday Party

President's Society, the admissions ambassadors student organization, celebrated their annual holiday party last night at the President's House on campus. Some of these young women may look familiar to you, and it's because they are the tour guides and hostesses to all prospective students in the admissions office! This wonderful group of students enjoyed this time to celebrate another awesome semester of representing the Admissions office and MBC at recruitment events on and off campus. The above picture is the President's Society annual holiday picture with Dr. Pamela Fox, President of Mary Baldwin College, and her husband Mr. Dan Layman, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

President's Society looks forward to meeting you all in the Spring of 2012 as you begin to make your college decision. We encourage you to register for a campus visit and to take the opportunity to learn about the student experience at MBC!

Happy Thanksgiving!



Happy Thanksgiving!

It is slowly getting quiet on campus as students leave for the Thanksgiving break this week, but it was an exciting weekend for our students! This past weekend, the Junior class celebrated Junior Dads and Family Weekend which is one of the most treasured traditions at MBC. The celebration honors each Junior student as she is presented with her class ring. This is an event that the Juniors look forward to every year!

There are many exciting events happening when students return to campus staring the week of November 28th, so please check back with us next to see what's happening at MBC!

Safe travels to those venturing across the country this week. The Office of Admissions would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Visit Day- November 2011

Fall Visit Day at MBC

This year's Fall Visit Day welcomed over 50 prospective students and their families to campus to explore MBC and all that we can offer to students during their collegiate career. The welcome session started off the day with guest speakers from the admissions office, the financial aid office, the residence life office, and dining services. Our families then enjoyed a campus tour on a beautiful (but chilly!) Fall day and then attended a Chemistry class in our auditorium. For lunch, our prospective students and their families had the opportunity dine in Hunt Dining Hall and to speak with representatives from the Athletics Office, the VWIL office, First Year Experience Office, Security Office, Study Abroad Office, and the Financial Aid Office. Parents were able to get their questions answered while our prospective students were able to meet current students and learn about their experience so far on campus. Please take a look at the pictures below to see experience our Fall Visit Day! (Also, Gladys, the Squirrel, made an appearance during the day!)



We're Ready!

We are ready for our Fall Visit Day tomorrow!

We will be welcoming over 60 families to campus for the full MBC experience, including a campus tour, attending a class, meeting with various campus offices, and interacting with current students and faculty. We are looking forward to our BIG day tomorrow!

Fall Overnight Visit

 Fall Overnight Visit 2011

The Fall Overnight Visit in October was a great success! Over 20 prospective students visited campus to experience a day in the life a MBC student and were hosted by our very own President's Society members. Our prospective students participated in student activities, including Downtown Movie Madness, enjoyed meals on campus, attended a Biology or Social Work class, and learned about the First Year Experience Program, Study Abroad opportunities, Varsity Athletic opportunities, and much more! There was even an opportunity for parents to learn about MBC and to ask questions of the admissions office, financial aid office, and student life office. 

An overnight visit is the BEST way for a student to picture herself on campus and our prospective students did just that and had an amazing time experiencing MBC campus life!

Welcome!

Gladys, the Fighting Squirrel

Welcome to the admissions blog at Mary Baldwin College!  Please feel free to browse around and check out the information provided for your convenience. We will post important information and announcements throughout the year that pertain to the Office of Admissions and the First Year Experience Office. 

We look forward to working with you as you continue your journey to higher education!