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Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is to serve the knowledge needs of its communities by:

  • Providing students with access to a high-quality, affordable, comprehensive education that enables them to develop their general intellectual capacities, specific interests and abilities through academic programs and personalized student development services.
  • Fostering scholarly activities of faculty, students and staff related to teaching, research, intellectual activities, creative expression and service.
  • Sharing our intellectual and specialized capabilities with individuals, organizations and communities in our Wisconsin region and beyond in a way that is responsive to the needs of the people we serve.

Abridged from the Select Mission Statement adopted by the UW Board of Regents.