Vision Statement

In the spirit of excellence, Valdosta State University Housing & Residence Life commits to teaching & preparing every resident in the pursuit of knowledge and growth.

Mission Statement

Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing our students with a safe, dynamic, residential experience that promotes Personal Growth, Mutual Respect, Leadership Development, and Academic Success for every resident in order to actively engage their future as responsible global citizens. 

A: Persistence

  • Students will seek out resources to provide accurate knowledge/information on their academic pursuits.
  • Students will develop a definiteness of purpose and plans.

B: Educational Acclimation

  • Students will able to maneuver the landscape of college resource gathering.
  • Students will establish a belief in their ability to succeed academically.

A: Wellness

  • Students will be able to maneuver the landscape of college resource gathering
  • Students will be able to identify and utilize appropriate campus, academic and life resources.

B: Responsibility

  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of balance between education, work and leisure time.
  • Students will develop personal identify and goals.

A: Awareness

  • Students will be able to be accepting others.
  • Students will seek to understand viewpoints of others and appreciate the value of others' views.

B: Respect

  • Students will be able to engage in activities/experiences that differ from their cultural upbringing.
  • Students will learn to respect each other/their environment.

A: Communication

  • Students will develop healthy, effective interpersonal communication.
  • Students will understand how their communication technique can (and should change) depending on the medium selected.

B: Critical Thinking

  • Students will integrate concepts and principles from multiple perspectives in order to address problems and make decisions.
  • Students will be able to apply knowledge from the classroom.