Excellence and Integrity in Action

MISSION STATEMENT

Learning With Purpose

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, through its undergraduate residential college and Conservatory of Music, educates students in the liberal arts and sciences. The university is devoted to excellence and integrity in all of its activities and committed to the development of intellect and talent, the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, the cultivation of sound judgment, and respect for the perspectives of others.

Lawrence prepares students for lives of achievement, responsible and meaningful citizenship, lifelong learning, and personal fulfillment. As a diverse learning community of scholars and artists, we actively foster a transformative process that emphasizes engaged learning, supported by an environment of rich educational opportunities in a residential campus setting.

MISSION-RELATED STATEMENTS

The Commitments That Guide Us

Educational Philosophy

Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Statements

Lawrence in the Community

LIVING OUR MISSION & VALUES

Putting Our Values Into Practice

Multicultural & diversity student organizations

2020

Year Lawrence received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity

10K

Kilowatt-hours generated by Hiett Hall’s solar panels

1962

Year the Honor System was established

CORE VALUES

Values That Shape Our Community

Our values guide how Lawrentians learn, live, and work together. Rooted in our history and focused on our future, they help us build a community grounded in belonging, integrity, respect, and sustainability.

Belonging

Lawrence works to create a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs can contribute to and benefit from a Lawrence education.

Integrity

We foster a community built on trust, academic integrity, personal responsibility, and honest action inside and beyond the classroom.

Respect

Everyone deserves to live, learn, and work in an environment free from discrimination, intolerance, harassment, and sexual violence.

Sustainability

Lawrence is committed to building a more sustainable future through campus practices, green initiatives, and coursework that connects learning with environmental responsibility.

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