• Announcing
    Emory & Henry
    University
    As of August 1, we are Emory & Henry University!
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  • Experience
    Emory & Henry!
    Open House
    October 26
    Future students are invited to visit Emory & Henry’s campus.
    Sign Up for the Admissions Open House
  • Welcome
    Home
    Homecoming 2024
    See you at Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 5!
    Schedule of Events
  • Now is the Time
    to Explore

    Emory & Henry is an outdoor lover’s dream. Learn more about how you can hike the Appalachian Trail for credit and our inclusive Outdoor Recreation activities.
    Semester-A-Trail
    Center for Outdoor Studies

  • Future Students,
    Join Us
    for 2025 at
    Emory & Henry
    Applications for spring and fall 2025 enrollment are open. Apply Now
    Take a tour of campus. Schedule a Visit
  • Begin Your
    Career in
    Nursing
    Emory & Henry offers a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an online RN to BSN program.
    Learn More About Our Nursing Programs
  • Get ready.
    Get set.
    Food City Sports
    Complex on Track
    Emory & Henry’s Food City Sports Complex on Track for Fall 2024 Opening
    See construction update.
  • Congratulations
    Intermont Equestrian
    IDA National
    Champions
    8-time IDA Nationals Champions. Learn more.
  • Preparing
    You for the
    World of Work
    95% of the class of 2022 are employed or in grad school. Our students interned and accepted positions at top employers. Discover how we can help you succeed at the Career Center.

A campus of extraordinary beauty

Since 1836, Emory & Henry University has found its home in the natural, mountainous Appalachian highlands. With two campus locations in Southwest Virginia and more than 90 academic fields of study, Emory & Henry is an exciting and enriching place for students to learn and live!

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Within the village of Emory, Va. our 168-acre historic Emory Campus holds every facility students need to excel.

The Kelly Library seeks to be the central hub of a vibrant and diverse learning community.

The iconic Wiley Hall is the administrative building and houses Admissions, Financial Aid and the Paul Adrian Powell, III Student Success Center.

Students learn from award-winning faculty in the historic academic buildings on the Emory & Henry campus with facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, art studios, breakout rooms and study spaces.

The McGlothlin Center of the Arts enhances the liberal arts curriculum through offering performing and visual arts events in galleries, theatres and through the University radio station.

Carriger Hall is home to the Emory & Henry School of Business. One of the oldest buildings on campus, Carriger Hall is newly renovated to be technologically advanced for tomorrow’s business professionals.

The Memorial Chapel, notable for its stained glass, provides worship opportunities for students and is a venue for University and local events.

The van Vlissingen Center for Career & Professional Development assists students with choosing a major, finding internships, and preparing for the world of work or graduate school.

The naturally spring-fed Duck Pond is a favorite spot for students to study and observe the ducks.

Living on campus is a unique experience that is integral to the Emory & Henry experience. There are five residence halls on campus with living amenities including bathrooms, kitchen areas, laundry and lounge areas.

The Village is a student community of townhouses, the Emory Mercantile, post office, health center and more.

The Health Sciences Campus in Marion has renovated state-of-the-art facilities that prepare students for careers in healthcare with various graduate degrees.

Additional off-campus locations include the 75-acre Bartlett Crowe field station for environmental sciences study in Glade Spring and the Equestrian Center in Bristol.

Amelia Terry, Class of 2025, with Koko at the Rat Games! The Rat Games are a part of the psychology department curriculum that emphasize ...

“My advice for new students is to look for opportunity.  There is a great benefit to being an undergraduate student here. People want to help you find your passions; you just have to seek them out.”

—Amelia Terry shared her advice for success at Emory & Henry University

Hometown:
Oneida, Tenn.
Map of Oneida, Tenn.

Amelia Terry is earning bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Civic Innovation.

Top Stories

Emory & Henry University

Emory & Henry Moves to University Status

The calendar month has flipped and so has the name of Emory & Henry College to Emory & Henry University. Celebrations and excitement will ensue once students and faculty get to campus with new University merchandise, giveaways, updated signage, and more.

Colleges with Best Study Abroad Programs

Emory & Henry University International Education ranks among best in U.S. for study abroad

Emory & Henry ranks in Intelligent.com’s top 50 colleges with best study abroad programs for 2025 and was awarded Best for Student Engagement

Travis Proffitt

Travis Proffitt of Emory & Henry University Receives 2024 Pharos Lighthouse Award

Pharos Resources, an organization dedicated to enhancing student success and well-being in educational institutions, is proud to announce that Travis Proffitt of Emory & Henry University has received the 2024 Pharos Lighthouse Award - Emerging Leader. The Lighthouse Awards recognize the exceptional efforts and achievements of individuals and institutions in advancing student support, engagement, and success. Travis serves as E&H’s AVP of Retention.

Save the Date

  • Oct 26
    Location: McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry College
    Time:  9:00am—1:00pm
    See full details Campus Calendar