Emory & Southwest Virginia
Located in the Virginia Highlands, the Emory & Henry central campus encompasses 168 pristine acres and is surrounded by an additional 167 undeveloped acres and the village of Emory. The campus is noted for its beauty as well as its architectural distinction. The entire central campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Register of Historic Landmarks.
Online Tour
Take a virtual walk around our campus by viewing our video campus tour. For a more in-depth tour, the map below plots the location of each campus building or facility, and links to more information about each.
The Region
The highlands of Virginia and surrounding region are among America's natural and cultural treasures. The Virginia Creeper Trail, the Appalachian Trail, White Top Mountain, Mount Rogers – they're in our backyard. Our neighboring city of Abingdon is home to the Barter Theatre (Broadway shows and outstanding live performances), the William King Regional Arts Center (fine arts), and a handsome downtown shopping district. A short drive away is Marion, Va., home of the historic Lincoln Theatre, from which the highly popular “Song of the Mountains” program is televised to the nation, and Tennessee's Tri-Cities, including Bristol, “The Birthplace of Country Music.”
Schedule a Visit
Before you apply, come visit Emory & Henry. Once you've seen the campus, you'll know you're making the right choice. We offer student-guided campus tours Monday through Friday. To schedule a personalized visit – including the chance to attend a class and meet with an admissions representative, a professor or a coach – call us at 800.848.5493.
Blakemore House
The Buchanan-Blakemore Guest House, located off of I-81, Exit 26, offers overnight accommodations for visiting parents, Emory & Henry affiliates and other guests. The house features five bedrooms, a central living room, a kitchen, a dining area and a common area. Each bedroom is equipped with Direct TV and Internet connection. The rooms are available on a limited basis and are first come, first served. We are currently accepting visitors by reservation only, and a credit card is required as a room guarantee. We accept Master Card, Visa or Discover.
