Five Dimensions of the Saint Louis University Experience
Reflective of its mission, Saint Louis University strives to engage its students in five interrelated
dimensions contributing to the development of the whole person: scholarship and knowledge,
intellectual inquiry and communication, community building, leadership and service, and
spirituality and values.
- Scholarship and Knowledge
By developing a well-rounded educational foundation which incorporates learning through
experience, by becoming scholars in their chosen fields, and by dedicating themselves to the advancement of knowledge, students are prepared for advanced study, for their careers, and for
lifelong learning.
- Intellectual Inquiry and Communication
By developing the abilities of intellectual inquiry and communication, students are able to learn
effectively, express ideas and concepts clearly, and apply their knowledge to new situations they
encounter.
- Community Building
By welcoming and working with others, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or gender,
students build an inclusive community which leads to respect and compassion for human life and
the dignity of each person.
- Leadership and Service
By serving others and by promoting social justice, students become men and women for others
who lead by their example.
- Spirituality and Values
By developing their spirituality, values, and openness to the transcendent, students determine
principles to guide their actions and their relationships with others.
