UMGC in Asia's Mission and Core Values

UMGC has been the educational leader in Asia and the Pacific for 70+ years

Our Mission

The mission of UMGC is to inspire hope, empower dreams, and transform lives . . . one student at a time. 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

Our Values

  • An inclusive global community creates lasting connections
  • Data and curiosity power continuous improvement and purposeful transformation
  • Our diversity differentiates and drives innovation
  • Success results from collaboration and clear expectations