The mission of UMGC is improving the lives of adult learners. We accomplish this by:

>Operating as Maryland’s open university, serving working adults, military servicemen and servicewomen and their families, and veterans who reside in Maryland, across the United States, and around the world
>Providing our students with affordable, open access to valued, quality higher education
>Serving as a recognized leader in career-relevant education, embracing innovation and change aligned with our purpose, and sharing our perspectives and expertise