UMGC has been offering quality educational opportunities to students around the world for 70+ years.
Our Mission
The mission of UMGC is improving the lives of adult learners. We accomplish this by:
- Operating as Maryland's open university, serving working adults, military servicemen and servicewomen and their families, and veterans who reside in Maryland, across the United States, and around the world
- Providing our students with affordable, open access to valued, quality higher education
- Serving as a recognized leader in career-relevant education, embracing innovation and change aligned with our purpose, and sharing our perspectives and expertise
Core Values
UMGC's core values reflect our central and enduring tenets—a set of principles to guide institutional and individual professional behaviors. At UMGC, the way we do things is as important as the things we do.
- Students First—These are the people who make our work possible.
- Accountability—We are each responsible for our overall success.
- Diversity—Each individual brings value to our efforts and results.
- Integrity—Our principles and standards are never compromised.
- Excellence—Quality is the hallmark of our work.
- Innovation—We advance so others can benefit from our leadership.
- Respect—The rights and feelings of others are always considered.
- People Always—Our faculty and staff represent our differentiator and competitive advantage.
