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Mission Statement

Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.

Values Lived Out Through the IWU Way

Kindness

We value loving others through generosity, compassion, and respect. (Luke 7:11—17)

Humility

We value putting others first and having the attitude of Christ. (Mark 10:42—45)

Belonging

We value an intentional community comprised of different people with different gifts – serving one aim – honoring God. (I Corinthians 12)

Integrity

We value being consistently ethical, honest, and trustworthy. (Matthew 5:8)

Courage

We value acting on conviction, even in the face of fear. (Acts 1:8; 9:1—2)

Innovation

We value creative solutions that help solve real-world problems. (Romans 12:2)

Agility

We value systems thinking and the ability to adapt to current realities. (Philippians 2:5)

About IWU

Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

Indiana Wesleyan is the largest member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the largest private college in Indiana, based on enrollment, and is one of the largest employers in Grant County.

Indiana Wesleyan University is an energized community committed to changing the world. We guide students in discovering their individual purpose and life calling and help them develop in character, scholarship, and leadership.

Scholarship at IWU builds on distinguished academics through high-quality, collaborative work by students and faculty members. Professors offer spiritual and academic mentoring and discipleship, and students flourish from individual attention. IWU's spiritually rich learning environment, academic commitment, and caring instruction develop in students the knowledge, skills, and disposition to change the world for Jesus Christ.

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