Mission Statement

Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and
meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as life-long learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community. 

Core Themes

Student Success

UVU supports students in achieving their educational, professional, and personal goals.

Inclusive

UVU provides opportunity for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives and meets regional educational needs.

Engaged

UVU engages its communities in mutually beneficial collaboration and emphasizes engaged learning.

Serious

UVU fosters a culture of academic rigor and professional excellence.

Administrative Imperatives

Manage Growth

UVU recognizes its role as a key provider of educational opportunity for its region and the state and strives to accommodate growth while providing quality programs and services.

Secure Resources

UVU obtains, manages, maintains, and allocates resources (money, personnel, facilities, technology, information, and equipment) to support, develop, and sustain its mission.

Operate Effectively

UVU maximizes the use of its resources by assessing, planning, and utilizing effective and efficient processes and practices.