Mission
California State University, Stanislaus provides a nationally ranked, inclusive student-centered experience fostering academic excellence, social mobility, and leadership.
Vision
Stanislaus State inspires students to flourish as engaged leaders who make meaningful contributions throughout Central Valley communities and beyond.
Core Commitments
Cariño
We engage one another with intentional care, encouragement and accountability, expressing commitment and compassion through justice and love in action.
Student Experience
We integrate the classroom and broad co-curricular portfolio to support stellar academic achievement through active learning, personal growth and potential for regional and global leadership.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We honor and integrate diverse cultural assets, identities, experiences and agency to foster access, belonging and educational excellence.
Academic & Experiential Excellence
We advance high-quality teaching, scholarship and creative activity grounded in intellectual growth and expression, best practices and continuous improvement.
Community and Industry Engagement
We seek partnership with community, industry and government to share challenges and create solutions, thereby strengthening communities and expanding opportunity and prosperity.
Shared Responsibility & Stewardship
We are committed to collaboration and reciprocal learning to catalyze a dynamic, accountable and mission/vision-driven University.
Updated: June 01, 2026