Mission
THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE IS A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DEGREES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INTENTION OF EDUCATING AND FORMING THE WHOLE PERSON. THE UNIVERSITY IS COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS FROM THE REGION, OUR NATION, AND THE WORLD.AS A COMMUNITY, THE UNIVERSITY PRACTICES ITS CHRISTIAN COMMITMENTS BY EDUCATING STUDENTS, PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP, CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO LIVE LIVES OF WORTH AND PURPOSE, AND PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SERVICE TO THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD.THEREFORE, THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE IS COMMITTED TO:- A HOSPITABLE CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT WHICH RESPECTS OTHER FAITH TRADITIONS;- RELATIONSHIPS WHICH ENCOURAGE INTELLECTUAL, SPIRITUAL, AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT;- EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC INQUIRY AND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION;- A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY WHERE CHRISTIAN LOVE IS PRACTICED;- STEWARDSHIP OF ALL GOD'S HUMAN AND NATURAL RESOURCES;- ZEAL FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SERVICE.