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Start Here! Asbury offers 150+ areas of study, plus graduate degrees, a fully-online degree-completion program for working adults and high school dual enrollment courses. AU majors — Equine and Communication Arts are examples — offer programs you can't find at any other school in the world.
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Impact the World! Asbury’s reputation for academic excellence and spiritual vitality is spread far and wide. AU’s rigorous liberal arts education is what employers seek and the University is focused on helping you impact the world by finding your part in God's plan. You will feel His presence and tight-knit community when you visit campus. You’ll never be just a number here, you’ll be part of a very successful, serving family.

Unique Value! With academic, multicultural, talent and need-based scholarships – plus grants – nearly every student receives financial aid. Graduation rates, retention rates and job placement rates are much better than public schools in Kentucky, and thus AU is annually rated in the top 10% for Nationwide Best Value.

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Salvation Army Weekend

Salvation Army Weekend

Asbury University offers a visit weekend specifically for Salvation Army students!

Our Office of Admissions is closely monitoring and following Asbury University’s official COVID-19 Response. Unfortunately, all campus visits are now cancelled through May 12 out of an abundance of caution and desire for your safety. However, we remain committed to being a resource to you and are working on online alternatives and conferences for you to still get to know Asbury and for us to get to know you! Stay tuned to our Admissions page for updates.

If you have any questions or concerns, email visit@asbury.edu or call (859) 858-5374.

During the Salvation Army Visit Weekend, you’ll attend university classes, attend Chapel, meet Asbury’s Salvation Army staff and students, learn about the financial aid opportunities for Salvationists and get more familiar with Asbury Campus.

January 23-26, 2020

Register Online

What Should I Bring?

If you are staying overnight in a residence hall, bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and any necessary toiletries. Also, if you play an instrument, we encourage you to bring it!

Sample Schedule

View a Tentative Event Schedule

Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about the Salvation Army Visit Weekend, please contact the Visit Coordinator at visit@asbury.edu or (859) 858-5374.

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Traveling to Asbury

As you prepare for your trip to Asbury University, be sure to check out these helpful links. Transportation to campus from your area may be provided. Check with the Salvation Army Student Fellowship.

Words from our Students

“Asbury University is an incredibly unique college experience, and what creates this uniqueness is the intersection of faith and the liberal arts, two aspects of life that have been studied together for centuries. In our current day, however, Asbury remains one of a few institutions that still educates at this intersection.”

— Annie
Appointed Class of 2021
Journalism

Words from our Students

“Asbury intentionally seeks out the incoming students to ensure they are included in the community. I highly recommend this college because it has provided an extremely welcoming, growing, bonding, and friendly experience.”

— Victoria
Appointed Class of 2021
Equine Studies, Creative Writing

Words from our Students

“While at Asbury, I have enjoyed living on Moose (Trustees 2nd Main). Throughout my four years on the hall, I have bonded with my floor-mates through competing in the Trustees Olympics, having meaningful conversations late into the night, and being apart of the proud traditions of Moose.”

— James
Merciful Class of 2019
Psychology and History Dual Major

Words from our Students

“At first, I did not want to come to Asbury because I was afraid of being so far away from home (New York). However, I blindly trusted in God’s plan, and I’m so glad I did. Asbury is a place where I have been able to grow further and deeper into the person God has intended for me to be. I have found God in this place, as well as a supportive and kind community.”

— Skyela
Merciful Class of 2019
Intercultural Studies

Words from our Students

“The best part of being an Asbury student has been the support and guidance I’ve received from Asbury’s compassionate faculty and students. I’ve been able to pursue a degree while working full-time, traveling the world, and receiving guidance during difficult times in my life. Asbury goes above and beyond anything I’ve experienced at other universities.”

— Brittany
Visionary Class of 2020
Instructional Design

Words from our Students

“At Asbury, I am not allowed to settle for “good enough,” whether in academics, faith, friendships, or work. I’ve been challenged to grow at every step, and I have found a loving community here to support me. God is invited into everything, from class to worship to relationships to work. Asbury is a place where you grow in relationship to God.”

— Tyler
Visionary Class of 2020
Engineering Mathematics

Words from our Students

“I find the Ancient Languages major valuable because I am learning to appreciate the complexity of the human experience through language. Because of what I am learning from ancient historians and poets, I have a deeper appreciation for culture, art, and modern thought.”

— Colin
Visionary Class of 2020
Marketing, Ancient Languages

Words from our Students

“Asbury lives up to the motto “Academic Excellence and Spiritual Vitality.” I feel very prepared for life after college based on what I have learned in the Media Communication department, but they have also taught me so much about how to be a person for God in my life.”

— Lisa
Vindicated Class of 2018
Media Communication

Words from our Students

“At Asbury University, you are taught by faculty who care about your growth and formation as a whole person. Faculty take the time to invest in students by helping students network with professionals in their desired vocational field as well as by leading Bible studies or having students over for dinner.”

— Will
Visionary Class of 2020
Youth Ministry

Words from our Students

“The community is amazing here! Walking on campus you see familiar faces, even if you don’t personally know them and you feel like more than a just another number walking around campus. Faculty, staff, and other students care about you and want to see you succeed and grow.”

— Haleigh
Visionary Class of 2020
Communication with Public Relations Emphasis, Recreation with Adventure Leadership Emphasis

Words from our Students

“It will transform you in more ways than you know. I am walking away from Asbury with the blessing of a confidence in my faith that is irreplaceable. God has shown up, and I feel prepared to take steps into my future no matter what that may bring!”

— Caitlin
Vindicated Class of 2018
Social Work, Business Administration

Words from our Students

“You should come to Asbury University because it is a setting that allows your peers and professors to pour into you in a way that is not possible elsewhere. The community here is like no other.”

— Colin
Visionary Class of 2020
Marketing, Ancient Languages

Words from our Students

“Having the opportunity to do directed study research with Dr. Jones during my Junior year and participate in Asbury’s research symposium SEARCH was incredible. Dr. Jones found a way to combine everything I am interested in into the perfect research project.”

— Sydney
Visionary Class of 2020
Communication

Words from our Students

“Asbury provides a Christ centered environment for learning, which makes Asbury a special place. Asbury has a wide variety of classes to choose from to help narrow down your interest in psychology. It is great to be in a place where the professors truly care.”

— Hannah
Vindicated Class of 2018
Psychology

Words from our Students

“Asbury University is an incredibly unique college experience, and what creates this uniqueness is the intersection of faith and the liberal arts, two aspects of life that have been studied together for centuries. In our current day, however, Asbury remains one of a few institutions that still educates at this intersection.”

— Annie
Appointed Class of 2021
Journalism

By the Numbers

Top 15

U.S. News Southern Universities

In 2018-19, Asbury is ranked in the Top 15 of the U.S. News Regional (South) Universities top colleges rankings. AU has been in the Top 15 (including No. 1 in 2015) of various U.S. News rankings for a decade.