Mission and Vision Statement

Mission

The College of Arts and Sciences serves students, neighboring communities, and the world through our distinctive balance of public engagement, future readiness, and an enduring commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.

Vision

We offer dynamic major and minor programs, anchor the University’s liberal arts core, and generate inspired scholarship and creative work. Our values-centered vision of the liberal arts honors the Catholic Holy Cross tradition while drawing inspiration from the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Pacific Northwest. Our graduates carry this foundation into their professions and communities, cultivating diverse perspectives and shaping hope-filled responses to an ever-changing world.