The Value of the Baccalaureate

A university is a community of students, faculty and professional staff dedicated to fostering an environment in which questions are more important than answers. Seeking knowledge is just part of the process. A St. Cloud State University education will challenge the way you think.

Through your experience in general education, you will experience an introduction to the world's great ideas. As you strive to understand and appreciate the world's cultures, you will better understand your own. As you examine your universe through science and technology, you will prepare for responsible care of your planet. And, enjoying the creativity of the world's people through their performing and visual arts will challenge your own creativity. This will be your gift to yourself for the future.

As you pursue your major course of study, you will experience an environment in which you have opportunities to lead—and to work as a member of a group. In becoming an educated person, you will learn to think creatively, communicate effectively and solve problems in innovative ways. Against this background, and aided by these experiences and this knowledge, you will prepare for a productive career and to be a responsible citizen of your community and your world. This is your gift to others for the future.

At St. Cloud State University you will learn necessary skills and earn your credentials and your confidence. One significant ability will emerge from within you. As a St. Cloud State University student, you will learn how to learn—and it will make all the difference in the world.