Mission:

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that understanding enriches all people, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

Vision:

The University of Minnesota , Crookston is unique in the region, providing access to world renowned teaching and research and serving as a regional hub for:

-undergraduate education leading to a University of Minnesota diploma
-technology applications in higher education
-innovation, entrepreneurism, and regional sustainability
-leadership development
-global and diverse cultural experience