Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Our students enter with promise and leave with purpose. We foster personal growth, academic excellence, career-ready skills, and a compassion for service grounded in faith. We empower individuals to lead purposeful lives, guided by Ferrum College values and a commitment to impact their communities and the world.

We envision a dynamic community where academic excellence, career-ready skills, and Ferrum College values converge to shape individuals into purposeful leaders.  We will instill a passion for lifelong curiosity, a motivation to excel, and an ability to impact the world one graduate at a time.

Faith reflects the commitment to a set of spiritual and moral principles.
Ferrum College provides a supportive environment for individuals to explore and express their faith, fostering community and shared values. It also involves cultivating a meaningful sense of purpose.

Justice requires fairness, equity, and the adherence to ethical standards.
Ferrum College upholds rightful behavior and fair-minded treatment of all members of its community through its policies and decision-making processes.

Respect fosters an environment where individuals acknowledge and appreciate a variety of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Ferrum College promotes a culture of open-mindedness and consideration for others.

Compassion involves showing empathy and kindness towards others.
Ferrum College cultivates a supportive and caring community where individuals understand and respond to the needs of their peers and colleagues.

Integrity encompasses honesty, ethical behavior, and moral principles.
Ferrum College emphasizes forthrightness in academic pursuits, relationships, and overall conduct that fosters a culture of trust and reliability.

Impact emphasizes the importance of education and research that make a meaningful difference in society. 
Ferrum College inspires students and faculty to pursue work that has a positive influence on individuals, communities, and the world, instilling a sense of purpose and social responsibility.

Opportunity celebrates and embraces differences in culture, background, perspectives, and experiences. 
Ferrum College promotes an environment that fosters creativity and contributes to a more vibrant understanding of society.