The University of Missouri-St. Louis is a land-grant research institution committed to meeting the diverse needs in the state's largest metropolitan community.

It educates traditional and nontraditional students in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs so that they may provide leadership in health professions; liberal and fine arts; science and technology; and metropolitan affairs such as business, education and public policy. University research advances knowledge in all areas, and through outreach and public service assists in solving, in particular, problems of the St. Louis region.

Academic programs are enriched through advanced technologies and partnerships that link the University of Missouri-St. Louis to institutions and businesses locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Its special commitment to partnership provides UM-St. Louis with a leadership role among public educational and cultural four-year colleges and universities in the St. Louis region and promotes seamless educational opportunities.

The mission of the department of athletics is to provide a program of intercollegiate athletics that fosters and supports a positive educational and athletic experience, not only for student-athletes, but also for the entire University of Missouri-St. Louis community. The athletics program is guided by the highest standards and ideals of integrity, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, equitable opportunities for all students and staff, including women and minorities, academic excellence and athletics achievement.

Athletic activities for students, including intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, and intramurals, support the University of Missouri-St. Louis's mission to educate the whole person. The development and education of the whole student includes academic achievement as well as promoting students' health and mind, spirit and body.