In keeping with the traditions of the University of Lynchburg and consistent with our relationship with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the University affirms its commitment to a set of core values that inform the work of the University, ensuring that our planning and programs embody principles that help us offer educational experiences of the highest quality.
- Academic Rigor – Students and faculty meet high standards of academic excellence, intellectual honesty, and commitment to open inquiry.
- Active Learning – Students take responsibility for developing themselves into lifelong learners. Faculty foster that development while modeling their commitment to learning through scholarly and creative activities.
- Commitment to Success – Our programs, advising, and services provide students with the guidance and support they need to complete their education at the University of Lynchburg.
- Integrity – Our policies and procedures, our treatment of one another, and our behaviors demonstrate a commitment to fairness, honesty, and principle.
- Diversity – Our community benefits from the contributions of individuals from a variety of intersecting identities, such as ethnicities, nationalities, sexualities, religions, spiritualities, ages, and diversity of thought.
- Community – We work to strengthen a sense of community on campus, foster active engagement with the larger Lynchburg community, and maintain mutually beneficial connections with our alumni.
- Wellness – We strive to foster the well-being, in its many forms, of the members of the University community.
- Sustainability – Everyone benefits when we recognize and act upon our environmental obligations to future generations.