As a institution of the University System of Georgia, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region.  As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts:

  • Student Mission: To provide all students with an inspired education, a safe learning environment, a nurturing community, and a wealth of experience that assists students in molding their futures in a creative, conscious, and caring fashion while preparing them to be lifelong learners who will meet the needs of a changing global society.
  • University Mission: To operate the university with a focus toward human, environmental, and financial sustainability while increasing value to our local, regional, national, and international stakeholders.
  • Regional Mission: To provide our region and our home with the resources and support necessary to develop and sustain a higher quality of living, greater economic and regional development, and inspired innovation that nurtures and respects our vibrant community and beautiful environment while promoting academic outreach, public and private entrepreneurship, and collaboration with all regional entities.
Revised and approved by University Council, April 10, 2025. Approved by the President’s Cabinet, April 14, 2025. Approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, May 15, 2025.