Mission and Vision

Three themes are central to the mission and vision of St. John Fisher University - our Basilian heritage, our liberal arts tradition, and our students. As the University continues to experience growth in enrollment, expanded academic and athletic program offerings, and physical plant renewal, we seek to live our values and mission each day.

“Transforming Lives Through Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” 

Mission Statement

St. John Fisher University fosters a collaborative and inclusive community where students grow into purposeful leaders through a transformational educational experience rooted in our Catholic heritage and guided by our Basilian tradition.

(adopted by The Board of Trustees, February 2025)

Vision Statement

By the end of the decade, we will be a widely recognized university in the Northeast Region that enriches student character and deepens intellectual inquiry to prepare men and women for success in a complex and diverse global community.

(adopted by The Board of Trustees, June 2012)