University of Cincinnati College Portrait

Mission Statement: The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

As an urban research institution, UC offers a rich and diverse collection of co-curricular experiences and support services in partnership with our academic programs. Students can chose to participate in 100s of organizations, work out in our state-of-the-art recreation center, play and/or watch intramural and collegiate sports, and assume leadership roles of all kinds. UC also provides key support services aimed at ensuring student success through graduation.