We, the students, faculty, staff and alumni/ae of IU Northwest, take pride in our unique identity as Indiana University, serving the seven-county region of northwest Indiana.

As a student-centered campus, we commit ourselves to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement.

Because we value the complete richness of the human family, we embrace diversity in all its facets and aspire to the full nobility of our shared humanity.

We interact in caring and competent ways to support individual and community aspirations and growth. We honor and value the contributions of all our members. We promote well-being through an attractive and convenient environment conducive to learning. Our graduates are prepared for life-long learning, ethical practices, successful careers and effective citizenship. Indiana University Northwest collaborates and cooperates with other educational institutions, external partners and the surrounding communities to enhance our overall quality of life.