We, the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of IU Northwest, value:

Our unique identity as Indiana University in Northwest Indiana;

Academic excellence, characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, and engagement;

The complete richness and dignity of the human family in all of its diversity;

Supporting aspirations of the individual and community;

The contributions of all of our constituencies;

An environment conducive for learning, self-examination, and personal growth;

Graduates prepared for life-long learning, ethical practices, successful careers, and effective citizenship; and

Collaboration with other educational institutions, external partners, and the Northwest Indiana community.