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Our Mission

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community dedicated to teaching and learning, scholarship and service, truth and justice, as inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the social teaching of the Church, and the principles of wisdom in the Rule of St. Benedict.

Our Vision

Benedictine University aspires to be a thought leader in Catholic higher education. We seek to provide a transformative and integrative educational experience grounded in Benedictine values, helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

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Main Campus in Lisle, IL Branch Campus in Mesa, AZ Online Programs

Our Motto: Ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus — That in all things God may be glorified.

AQIP

AQIP & Activities

Benedictine University maintains its accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) through the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) pathway. This pathway is only available to universities in good standing with the HLC. Using AQIP, we examine and improve our processes and related outcomes in six categories:

Helping Students Learn
Meeting Student and Other Key Stakeholder Needs
Valuing Employees
Planning and Leading
Knowledge Management and Resource Stewardship
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Contact the Higher Learning Commission:
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
(800) 621-7440
(312) 623-0456

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