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Emory Campus

Our flagship campus in Emory, Va. is a great place for students to live, learn and play.

A Historic Campus with Surprising Beauty

The entrance to the Emory & Henry campus. The entrance to the Emory & Henry campus. Emory & Henry set its foundation on purchased farmland near a natural spring in 1836. For nearly two centuries, Emory & Henry has provided quality higher education in Southwest Virginia. Being the region’s oldest campus for higher learning, its location is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Our campus, located in the Appalachian highlands, is surrounded by the region’s picturesque mountains, forests and valleys giving students a relaxing, rural environment for studying and university life. Hundreds of students, faculty and staff make up the campus community. Whether strolling through campus or in the classroom, new friends can be made and friendly greetings can be easily found.

Our campus community and visitors can enjoy the historic buildings—each marked by year erected—and seasonal scenery by strolling through the walking trail systems. A favorite location for many is the Duck Pond, which is fed by a natural spring and attracts ducks all year round. The village of Emory, Va. includes attractions such as a student apartment community, gift shop and bookstore, and the Emory Cemetary.

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Academics and Student Success

Students taking a biology course at Emory & Henry. Students taking a biology course at Emory & Henry. Student Success plays a crucial role in Emory & Henry’s tradition of academic excellence. Our campus has multiple buildings housing classrooms, arts studios and laboratories.

Academic Buildings

  • 3-D Art Studio
  • Byars Hall
  • Carriger Hall
  • Kelly Library
  • McGlothlin-Street Hall
  • Miller & Creed Fulton Hall
  • Wiley Hall

Student Success


Campus Life

The Global Street party is one of many events inviting students to join together in friendship. S... The Global Street party is one of many events inviting students to join together in friendship. See the Student Life page for the activities we offer on campus. Approximately 86% of a student’s time is spent outside of the classroom. On our campus, we make it count! We make sure we provide a great place for students to live and make memories.

Housing & Residence Life

Emory & Henry provides options for student housing based on a student’s individual needs or special interests. As a residential campus, most of our students live on campus. Whether it’s wanting to find friends with your interests in our themed living communities or wanting to find a place to live offering exciting activities, our residential community will provide a unique experience you will not want to miss out on.

The Housing & Residence Life website has more information about living on campus.

Resident Housing

  • Elm and Hickory Halls
  • Emily Williams House
  • Hillman Hall
  • Stuart Hall
  • Sullins Hall
  • Weaver Hall (Honors Students Housing)
  • Wiley Jackson Hall

The Village Housing

  • Squire Henry House (P.E.A.C.E. Housing)
  • Carter House (Spiritual Life Housing)
  • Prillaman House (Outdoor Program Housing)
  • Russell House (International Housing)
  • Village Apartments

Hillman Highway Housing

  • University Apartments

Dining Services

Van Dyke Center Dining Hall Van Dyke Center Dining Hall The Van Dyke Center’s Dining Hall has rotating menu items that fit every student’s dietary needs for every meal. The dining hall offers buffet-style dining, and food can either be enjoyed at the table inside the building or grabbed on the go. Our other places to get food on campus, including Stinger’s Cantina, The Hut, The Zone and Simply to Go offer to-go food that’s great for those who are in a hurry.

The Dining Services website has information about student meal plans and detailed menus and hours for our dining locations.

  • Van Dyke Center Dining Hall and Stinger’s Cantina
  • The Hut and The Zone (located in the Martin-Brock Student Center)
  • Simply to Go at McGlothlin Street

Student Engagement Facilities

Health & Safety


Campus Engagement for Alumni, Friends and the Local Community

A group of Emory & Henry alumni visits campus. Stay up-to-date on events for alumni & fri... A group of Emory & Henry alumni visits campus. Stay up-to-date on events for alumni & friends! People love supporting the students of Emory & Henry! Alumni and visitors come from all over to watch athletic events and attend community events happening on the Emory campus. The Emory Mercantile sells E&H merchandise, apparel, books by faculty and alumni authors, school supplies and snacks.

Visit GoWasps.com for the latest Athletics updates, team rosters, schedules and ticket purchasing. The Alumni & Friends page has the latest updates on upcoming alumni events on campus.

Stinger and the E&H Cheer & Dance Team rally up excitement for the Homecoming football ga... Stinger and the E&H Cheer & Dance Team rally up excitement for the Homecoming football game. Athletics Facilities

  • Brooks Field House
  • Fred Selfe Stadium
  • King Health & Physical Education Center
  • Lynch Links 9-Hole Golf Course
  • Marching Band Building
  • Porter-Devault Baseball Field

Alumni & Friends

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Extension of the Emory Campus

Our campus is growing! We have plans for additional facilities that will provide additional campus living and learning opportunities for students. Our 96-person apartment-style housing community is under construction in the nearby community of Meadowview, Va. Two new state-of-the-art facilities will be seen from the I-81 corridor in Emory: an Equestrian Center and a Multi-Sport Athletics Complex.

Read the news releases below.

  • <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2184-emory-henry-charts-growth-plans-along-i-81"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/280,0,1932,1650/10785_Sports_Complex_2.rev.1643986766.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/280,0,1932,1650/10785_Sports_Complex_2.rev.1643986766.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/280,0,1932,1650/10785_Sports_Complex_2.rev.1643986766.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/280,0,1932,1650/10785_Sports_Complex_2.rev.1643986766.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/280,0,1932,1650/10785_Sports_Complex_2.rev.1643986766.jpg" alt="Multi-sport Complex Street View Rendering" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/280,0,1932,1650/10785_Sports_Complex_2.rev.1643986766.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/280,0,1932,1650/10785_Sports_Complex_2.rev.1643986766.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1652" data-max-h="1650" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2184-emory-henry-charts-growth-plans-along-i-81">Emory & Henry Charts Growth Plans Along I-81 Corridor</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"> Emory & Henry College officials have announced a bold plan to construct two new facilities on property it owns adjacent to Exit 26 off Interstate 81 as the College continues to expand to meet growing demand. Last week members of the executive committee of the College’s board of trustees unanimously approved constructing a new equestrian center for equine students and new athletic facilities including a multi-sport complex for track and field, soccer and lacrosse. <a href="/live/news/2184-emory-henry-charts-growth-plans-along-i-81" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
  • <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/2168-emory-henry-college-to-break-ground-on-new"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/353,0,1432,1080/10730_VIEW_2.rev.1643127002.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/353,0,1432,1080/10730_VIEW_2.rev.1643127002.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/353,0,1432,1080/10730_VIEW_2.rev.1643127002.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/353,0,1432,1080/10730_VIEW_2.rev.1643127002.png 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/353,0,1432,1080/10730_VIEW_2.rev.1643127002.png" alt="A rendering of the new apartment-style housing expected for Spring 2023." width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/353,0,1432,1080/10730_VIEW_2.rev.1643127002.png 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/353,0,1432,1080/10730_VIEW_2.rev.1643127002.png 3x" data-max-w="1079" data-max-h="1080" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/2168-emory-henry-college-to-break-ground-on-new">Emory & Henry College to Break Ground on New Housing</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p>With a record-breaking enrollment year and sustained interest in Emory & Henry College by prospective students due to many new initiatives, members of the Board of Trustees have approved plans for a new upperclass student housing unit.</p><a href="/live/news/2168-emory-henry-college-to-break-ground-on-new" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>