Mission & Statement of Faith

• Motto: Whole person education for the whole world.

• University Vision: Union University of California (UUC) exists to equip people through higher education to serve God, the Church, and Society

• University Mission: UUC is a comprehensive university that prepares individuals to contribute to their organization, community, and society by offering accredited, affordable, and accessible educational programs.​

• Core Institutional Principles:

+ Faith: We are committed to teaching and serving students from our Christian identity and humanitarian values.

+ Access: We are committed to increasing access to quality higher education for everyone through open admission, online delivery, and generous scholarship.

+ Whole Person: We are committed to educating the whole person and helping each student grow intellectually, socially, spiritually, and ethically.

• Core Institutional Values:

+ Purposeful: Most families see higher education as a path to a better life. Therefore, we believe in offering practical and transformative educational opportunities that prepare students for impactful professions and purposeful living.

+ Global: Modern technology and transportation have made the world a more interconnected place. Therefore, we believe in offering educational opportunities, especially in the English language, that prepare students for success in a globally connected world.

+ Quality: In many countries, quality higher education is often lacking. Therefore, we believe in offering quality and accredited educational programs that challenge students to reach their potential.

As a non-denominational Christian university, UUC subscribes to the Apostle’s Creed and the Lausanne Covenant. We expect our faculty and staff not only to affirm and support these statements but also to live it out daily by demonstrating a love for God and for others.

1. Faith: Relate a Christian and humanitarian worldview to academic disciplines, life, and work. Articulate the need for guiding principles for life and commitment to the betterment of society. For Christians, articulate the ways life journeys connect to God’s story in Christian scriptures.




2. Academic: Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. Critically evaluate, integrate, and apply knowledge. Achieve quantitative, technological, information, and data literacy. Use critical thinking skills, research skills, and learning skills to become an effective lifelong learner.




3. Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competencies in a chosen field of study. Demonstrate integrative and innovative thinking. Cultivate personal and professional leadership identity through self-evaluation, feedback, and mentoring relationships with faculty members and coaches




4. Global Citizenship: Interpret human behavior in a manner that recognizes the influence of diverse worldviews and experiences on societal or interpersonal relationships. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively, across and within diverse community contexts and structures, for the common good. Work effectively in multiple and global contexts by raising awareness of different cultures and backgrounds, and encouraging interaction with and respect for others who hold different assumptions and worldviews.