UNF Mission Statement

Statement of Vision

The University of North Florida aspires to be a preeminent public institution of higher learning that will serve the North Florida region at a level of national quality. The institution of choice for a diverse and talented student body, UNF will provide distinctive programs in the arts and sciences and professional fields. UNF faculty will excel in teaching and scholarship, sharing with students their passion for discovery. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors will enjoy a campus noteworthy for its communal spirit, cultural richness, and environmental beauty.

Statement of Mission

The University of North Florida fosters the intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness of its students, preparing them to make significant contributions to their communities in the region and beyond. At UNF, students and faculty engage together and individually in the discovery and application of knowledge. UNF faculty and staff maintain an unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture.

Institutional Values

The University of North Florida is committed to values that promote the welfare and positive transformation of individuals, communities, and societies. We value:

• the pursuit of truth and knowledge carried out in the spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom;
• ethical conduct;
• community engagement;
• diversity;
• responsibility to the natural environment; and
• mutual respect and civility.

Institutional Goals

1. Cultivate a learning environment that supports intellectual curiosity, academic achievement, and personal growth.
2. Recruit and support a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff who will contribute to and benefit from the university's mission.
3. Support and recognize research and creative endeavor as essential university functions.
4. Affirm the university's public responsibility through civic engagement and community-based learning and research.
5. Secure fiscal, physical, and technological resources aligned with the university's mission and values.

Fulfilling its Mission

In fulfilling its mission, UNF cultivates a learning environment that supports intellectual curiosity, academic achievement, and personal growth. This goal is supported by a strong academic curriculum comprised of 56 undergraduate, 27 masters, and 3 doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and professional fields. These degree programs prepare UNF graduates to make vital contributions within their fields of study and to their respective communities. UNF proudly points to the fact that a growing number of its degree programs have been recognized nationally.

The University of North Florida seeks to recruit and support a diverse and talented student body of men and women who have demonstrated the capacity to excel in college. While enrolled in the University, UNF students are encouraged to work directly with faculty mentors and to participate in various transformational learning opportunities including international travel, community-based internships, faculty and student-initiated research, and other similarly enriching experiences.