Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence, setting the national standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service, and engagement for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. CSU strives to provide a high-quality, affordable higher education to all who have the desire and ability to achieve it.

As a National Model for the Modern Land-Grant University, we will: • Strengthen CSU’s role and reputation as an innovative, engaged, research-intensive institution that offers a world-class education and prioritizes learners, employees, and community • Expand interdisciplinarity and collaboration across academic programs, research, creative artistry, and community engagement throughout the University • Infuse education with more opportunities for research, creative artistry, experiential learning, and community engagement in all programs and for all learners • Attract the best learners, educators, and employees to CSU while supporting a climate in which everyone is welcomed and able to thrive • Enrich CSU’s excellence and global leadership in seven interrelated academic themes: Arts and Cultures; Public Discourse and Democracy; Data and Information Science; Inclusive Excellence; Human, Animal, and Environmental Health; Science, Technology, and Innovation; and Sustainability, Climate, and Resilience