Located 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university where the traditions of liberal learning and preparation for professional life give the university its educational identity and mission focus.

Inspired by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, Lewis University offers a values-centered curriculum, rich in the Mission values of knowledge, fidelity, wisdom, and justice and guided by the spirit of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning and service. Lewis provides 6,200 students with programs for a liberal and professional education based on the interaction of knowledge and fidelity in the search for truth. Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational, comprehensive, Catholic university with a richly diverse student body, including traditional-aged students and adults of all ages.

MISSION STATEMENT

Lewis University, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides to a diverse student population programs for a liberal and professional education grounded in the interaction of knowledge and fidelity in the search for truth. 

Lewis promotes the development of the complete person through the pursuit of wisdom and justice. Fundamental to its Mission is a spirit of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning and service.
 

• Knowledge 
• Fidelity 
• Wisdom 
• Justice 
• Association 

Lasallian Core Principles

Lasallian ministries are guided by Five Core Principles.  These Core Principles serve as the inspiration for Lewis University’s Mission values of Knowledge, Fidelity, Wisdom, Justice, and Association.
 

• Concern for the Poor and Social Justice- We are in solidarity with the poor and advocate for those suffering from injustices.
• Faith in the Presence of God- We believe in the living presence of God in our students, our community and our world.
• Quality Education- We engage in quality education together as students, staff and faculty by thinking critically and examining our world in light of faith.
• Respect for all Persons- We honor and respect the dignity of all individuals.
• Inclusive Community- We celebrate diversity and welcome all members of our community.