Saint Martin's University mission

To know, to care, to serve, to educate: the commitment of Saint Martin’s University to the student, the community, and the world.

Guiding principles
With the Catholic, Benedictine tradition as our guide, we accomplish our mission by recognizing the spiritual and ethical dimensions of all human activity and by celebrating the uniqueness and worth of each human being. Our goal is to provide a living and learning environment that prepares students for active, responsible, and productive lives in their professions and as members of the local and global community.

Academic values
Knowledge: we emphasize broad geographic and historical perspectives, cultural and linguistic plurality, and scientific and aesthetic understanding.

Spirituality: we provide and encourage the development of personal recognition of spiritual values beyond the intellectual and physical.

Hospitality: we welcome and include in our community people from diverse backgrounds and locations. We encourage diverse viewpoints and the appreciation of different cultures.

Service: we expect that our students will live exceptional lives dedicated to serving others in the local and the global community. We expect such service to mirror the Catholic Benedictine life and to nurture the family spirit among all who participate in the University.

Creativity: we expect our students to find joy in acts of creation and recognize artistic expression as the bridge between interior and exterior spaces.

Communication: we provide opportunities for students to pursue ideas and communicate them in varied forms.

Inquiry: we work to develop thoughtful graduates able to engage in honest and thorough analysis, critical and independent thinking and who are prepared to address the complex nature of our society.

Discovery: we believe that discovery, including self-discovery is developed in the context of learning, serving and valuing the worth of others.

Holistic education: we believe that intellect alone cannot sustain a meaningful life and thus, we work to unfold the potential of the whole person.

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