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Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Bonnie Van Winkle
Campus Visit Specialist

Address
Office of Admissions
800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Phone
7403926868

Email
cvisit.mvnu@edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Ariel Arena
The Prince Student Union
The Chapel
Happy Bean
The Grove

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Ariel Foundation Park
Easton Town Plaza
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Polaris Fashion Place
COSI
Kokosing Gap Trail is within short walking distance from campus. Mohican Lodge and outdoor park and recreation facilities are within a 40 minute drive; the scenic state park includes canoeing, fishing, boating, and hiking.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-4:30p.m.
7403926868

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Average Length: Varies

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes

Information Sessions
Available

Times
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round

Arrangements
Visit www.mvnucougars.com for availability

Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@mvnu.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Limitations
One night stay; must agree to uphold MVNU's Lifestyle Guidelines.

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
KAT--local shuttle service John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Driving Instructions to Campus
Directions to get to MVNU from the North, South, East, West, Southwest, and from John Glenn Columbus Airport. (You may also map your own driving directions from anywhere in the U.S. on our website www.mvnu.edu.--see prospective students, driving instruction.) From the North State Route 13 - Come into the city on North Sandusky Street. Turn left on to West High Street, go two blocks and turn onto Route 13 South at Mulberry Street. After you turn left, cross the Kokosing River, bear left on State Route 586 and go one mile to campus. State Route 3 - Go to the public square and go halfway around the circle to South Main Street and turn right; go through the business center and cross the Kokosing River; bear left on to State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on your left. From the South State Route 586 - Turn right at campus entrances. State Route 13 and 661 - Go to Parrott Street; turn right and follow Parrott Street until it ends at Martinsburg Road; turn right, then left to campus. From the East State Route 36 - Go to the public square, and go three quarters around to South Main Street and turn right; go through the business center and cross the Kokosing River; bear left on to State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on your left. State Route 229 - You will come into the city on East Gambier Street. Stay on East Gambier Street until you intersect with South Main Street and turn left; go through the business center and cross the Kokosing River; bear left on State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on left. From the West State Route 229 - At traffic light, 229 intersects with State Routes 3 and 36. Turn left at the light onto West High Street. Go until you intersect with State Route 13 and turn right at Mulberry Street; after you cross the Kokosing River, bear left on State Route 586 and go one mile to campus on your left. From the Southwest State Routes 3 and 36 - As you approach Mount Vernon the road divides. Bear right onto Columbus Road and go .8 mile to Parrott Street (Routes 3 and 36 continue to the left). Turn right and follow Parrott Street until it ends at Martinsburg Road; turn right and then left onto campus on your left. From John Glenn Columbus Airport. Take the International Gateway front entrance to State Route 62 East, follow approximately 37 miles to State Route 661; turn left (North) and go 11 miles until 661 ends at State Route 13; turn left and go one mile to Parrott Street; turn right and follow Parrott Street until it ends at Martinsburg Road; turn right and then left into campus.

Local Accommodations
Lodging in Mount Vernon or Gambier: Mount Vernon Grand Hotel, 12 Public Square, Mt Vernon, OH 43050. (844) 700-1717 COMFORT INN 150 Howard Street Mount Vernon (740) 392-6886 or (800) 480-8221 THE CHANEY MANOR 7864 Newark Rd. Mount Vernon (740) 392-2304 THE GAMBIER HOUSE 107 Wiggin Street Gambier(740) 427-2668 HARMONY HILL BED & BREAKFAST 118 East Gambier St. Mount Vernon 23560 Zion Road Gambier 740-398-3329 HERITAGE HOUSE 307 N Main Mount Vernon(740) 392-9301 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 11555 Upper Gilchrist Road Mount Vernon(740) 392-1900 THE KENYON INN 100 W. Wiggin Street Gambier(740) 427-2202 MOUNT VERNON INN 601 W. High Street Mount Vernon(740) 392-9881 or (877) 740-9541 SUPER 8 MOTEL 1000 Coshocton Avenue Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 (740) 397-8885 or (800) 800-8000

Admissions

Applicants: 1,182
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Average HS GPA: 3.55






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