Long Island University's mission is to provide excellence and access in private higher education to those who seek to expand their knowledge and prepare themselves for meaningful, educated lives and for service to their communities and the world.

Long Island University is committed to inclusive excellence and a sense of belonging for all members of the University community. Our community is built upon a foundation of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, opportunity, innovation, confidence, trust, respect, caring, and relationship-building. We educate the country and the world, drawing students from over 67 countries. We believe that every student must feel that they are welcome, they belong, and they are supported. We celebrate a diversity of thoughts, identities, experiences, and backgrounds.