"LaGrange College is called through the United Methodist Church to
challenge the minds and inspire the souls of students
by improving their creative, critical and communicative abilities
in a caring and ethical community."

LaGrange College, established in 1831, is owned by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. LaGrange College is proud of this relationship and believes that its mission is an extension of the work of the United Methodist Church. LaGrange College is committed to the free, uninhibited pursuit of truth. Academic freedom and free expression of faculty and students are integral to the LaGrange College ethos. LaGrange College is committed to challenging the minds and inspiring the souls of students by improving their creative, critical and communicative abilities. Faculty recognize the part they play in a student's development by serving as mentors and role models. The total LaGrange College program—curricular and co-curricular—is designed to challenge and support students as they deal with fundamental issues of self, world, and God.

The principal curricular methods by which the College assists students in the improving of their creative, critical, and communicative abilities are an interdisciplinary, technologically sophisticated liberal arts program (A.A., B.A., B.S., B.M.), and professional programs in business (M.B.A.), nursing (B.S.N.) and education (B.A., M.Ed., M.A.T.). The principal co-curricular means is through a comprehensive program of student life and athletics.

LaGrange College strives to be a caring and ethical community. The hallmark of the LaGrange College community is the quest for civility, diversity, service, and excellence.

Adopted by Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees, 1997; reaffirmed by Board of Trustees on October 20, 2000.