Mission and Core Values

Monroe University, founded in 1933, is a national leader in higher education access, affordability, and attainment. We believe in the power of education to facilitate social mobility and transform communities, and embrace our responsibility to advocate national policies that serve students’ best interests. 

We are proud of our outcomes and unique caring environment, especially for first-generation college students, newly arriving immigrants, and international students. Our innovative curriculum, taught by experienced industry professionals, integrates local, national, and global perspectives. Our academic programs align with industries that drive the New York and international economies that we serve. Our graduates are prepared for continued scholarship, professional growth, and career advancement. 

Outcomes drive us.
We are committed to remaining a national leader in delivering strong outcomes for students and always strive for continuous improvement.

Integrity guides us.
Honesty, transparency, accountability, and fairness are the bedrock of our work.

Relationships define us.
We build strong personal connections among students, faculty, and staff, as well as with external educational, corporate, and community partners.

January 10, 2022:
Monroe Opens its Doors to Help Victims of Yesterday's Deadly Fire in the Bronx

December 15, 2021:
Monroe University Recognizes Four Exceptional Faculty Members with 2021 W. Jeff Wallis Faculty of Distinction Award

December 8, 2021:
Monroe University Awarded $1.625 Million Grant to Help Prepare Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals for Teaching Careers

November 23, 2021:
Monroe University Expands Collaboration with Government of Antigua and Barbuda to Create New Academic and Vocational Training Opportunities for Local Residents

November 17, 2021:
Monroe University Hosts “Sisters In Law: Rising as We Climb” Event to Motivate and Empower Young Women of Color to Chase their Personal, Academic, and Professional Dreams

November 10, 2021:
Monroe University Hosts Special Male Empowerment “My Brother’s Keeper” Townhall Today for Area High School Students

September 6, 2021:
Monroe University and SEED Project Announce Innovative Program to Increase College Access and Affordability for Students in Africa

July 8, 2021:
Monroe University's School of Education Earns Prestigious CAEP Accreditation

June 15, 2021:
Monroe University Confers Degrees at 88th Annual Commencement

February 2, 2021:
Monroe University Launches Institute for Civic Engagement and Social Justice to Provide Civics Education, Social Justice Programming, Mentorship and Community Outreach

October 22, 2020: 
Monroe University Celebrates the Class of 2020 at Annual Commencement Ceremony for St. Lucia Campus Graduates

October 22, 2020: Monroe University Hosts “DiVA Talk 2020: Boots on the Ground” Virtual Event to Address Domestic Violence

October 21, 2020:
Monroe University Launches Au Pair Academy to Provide Special Academic and Cultural Enrichment Courses to Meet the Needs of Busy Au Pairs

June 17, 2020:
Monroe University Confers 2,457 Degrees at 87th Annual Commencement

May 12, 2020:
Monroe University Distributes $2.6 Million in First Round of CARES Act Emergency Relief Grants for Struggling Students

April 5, 2020:  
Monroe University Postpones 2020 Commencement Until the Fall

March 11, 2020: 
Monroe University Transitions On-Campus Classes to Online Format

November 15, 2019:  
Monroe University Welcomes Education Leaders at 3rd Annual Beating the Odds, Building Opportunities for Students in Poverty Conference

October 22, 2019: 
Monroe University Students, Faculty, and Staff Lend a Helping Hand to Neighboring Communities

October 16, 2019:  
Monroe University Celebrates the Class of 2019 at Annual Commencement for St. Lucia Campus Graduates

October 3, 2019:  
Monroe University Hosts “DiVA Talk 2019" Town Hall on Domestic Violence

June 25, 2019:  
Monroe University Hospitality Management Students Win Prestigious CTO Competition for the Third Consecutive Year