The mission of the University of Arizona Honors College is to foster an enduring spirit of inquiry and discovery so that artistically and academically talented students develop the courage to address uncommon challenges and the commitment to promote social responsibility throughout their lives.

The vision of the Honors College is to be a premier honors College/ program within the American Association of Universities (AAU).

The values guiding the mission and vision of the Honors College are:

• Excellence in scholarship, learning, teaching, research and service
• Responsibility for selves and our communities
• Identifying and nurturing talent
• Interdisciplinary perspectives
• Building community and connections
• Diversity of intelligences, life experiences, values and perspectives