Welcome to the Shenandoah Valley!
There’s a vibrant community at play and at work in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and Harrisonburg is rated among the .
Where you are matters. Whether you're a student, parent, alumnus, future employee or just want to know more about EMU, you'll discover there is much to love about Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley. You can enjoy biking, hiking, hunting, skiing, rock-climbing, canoeing, and just hanging out under typically blue skies. Take in a concert, shop downtown, and catch up over coffee.
No matter where you are you will discover that Harrisonburg earns our nickname as "the friendly city."
Take a virtual tour of campus
Read EMU's land acknowledgement statement
Harrisonburg
- (annual community events)
- (restaurants, shopping, etc)
- (municipal website)
- (dining, downtown, attractions)
Shenandoah Valley Region
- Staunton
- , the home of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States
- , the home of James Madison, the 4th President of the United States
Fun Outdoors
Our campus is less than an hour from two national forests and !
