Foundations and Message

Foundations

The Mission of BYU

The mission of Brigham Young University—founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

The Aims of a BYU Education

A BYU education should be
(1) spiritually strengthening,
(2) intellectually enlarging, and
(3) character building, leading to
(4) lifelong learning and service.

Our Strategy

Becoming BYU

Strengthen the Student Experience
Retain a Focus on Undergraduate Teaching
Foster BYU’s “Double Heritage”
Develop the Courage to Be Different
Build a Covenant Community
Invest in Mission-Inspired Scholarship
Focus on Mission-Aligned Hiring

For the full mission and aims documents, see aims.byu.edu

Message

For the Benefit of the World

We believe a world yearning for hope and joy needs the graduates of Brigham Young University. As disciples of Jesus Christ, BYU graduates are motivated by love for God and His children. BYU graduates are directed by living prophets and prepared to serve, lift, and lead. This preparation demands a unique university model: at BYU, belief enhances inquiry, study amplifies faith, and revelation leads to deeper understanding.

At BYU, helping students to develop their full divine potential is central to both our teaching and our scholarship. As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to emit a unique light for the benefit of the world—a light that will enable BYU to be counted among the exceptional universities in the world and an essential example for the world.

Note: “For the Benefit of the World” is not a badge of honor; it is a call to serve, an expression of our love for God and His children. Avoid using it in contexts that may suggest arrogance or self-importance.