Lindenwood University

Our mission is “REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SUCCESS.Enhancing lives through quality education and professional preparatory experiences.”

Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving, University that has a historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth.

Lindenwood University is committed to preparing its graduates for a world of increasing complexity, innovation, and change. Accordingly, developing and demonstrating the following Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs) is central to the educational spectrum at Lindenwood, including the general education curriculum, major programs of study, and co-curricular experiences.

Lindenwood University offers a variety of flexible and convenient program formats for professionals seeking to advance their careers, working adults, or anyone who needs something beyond the traditional college format. At Lindenwood University, scholarship does not end in the classroom. At Lindenwood’s centers and institutes, our faculty contribute the schools of thought on business, policy, and the world in which we live.

The Center for International and Global Studies promotes international and global studies via academic instruction and research. The Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (EPNL) at Lindenwood University is housed within the School of Health Sciences and primarily serves the students, faculty and staff members in the Exercise Science and Human Performance programs.

The Future Institute Research Center is dedicated to supporting graduate student research. The Hammond Institute is a research center at Lindenwood University. The Liberty & Ethics Center is one of three focus centers of Lindenwood University's Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise.

The Duree Center for Entrepreneurship, directed by Dr. Karl Kammerer, is one of three focus centers of the John W. Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise. The Center for Economics and the Environment (formerly known as the Institute for the Study of Economics and the Environment) is one of three focus centers of the John W. Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise.

Lindenwood University is an internationally recognized four-year institution in St. Charles, Missouri. We offer convenient, accredited online undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as individual distance learning courses, to all students.

In the past, many people who were interested in taking courses or earning a degree were unable to complete their coursework—or even to begin taking classes—due to unyielding work schedules or family obligations. That’s changed now, and everyone who would like to further their education can. Our technology allows students to receive coursework and relevant information, view all lectures, securely take tests and quizzes, submit assignments, and participate in class discussion.

How do the online programs at Lindenwood University make it easy to learn and participate? It’s simple: We remove the barriers that are keeping you from an education. Unlike traditional courses, our online degree programs are tailored to those who are working part-time or full-time and who would have difficulty traveling to campus.

Lindenwood is proud to welcome approximately 750 international students from over 70 different countries to our main campus in St. Charles, Missouri. Lindenwood offers innovative programs and experiences to prepare students for real success in the future. Students can choose from more than 100 undergraduate degrees and 75 graduate degrees, certificates, and emphases. We offer a variety of opportunities to help you succeed.

The mission of the Lindenwood Career Services Office is to provide resources and support to students and alumni as they prepare to make career plans and transitions for a lifetime. We continually strive to cultivate strong relationships with employers, faculty, and community members by establishing a link between education and the world of work. Our office provides a full array of services and events to help set you on the path toward career success.

We offer various tools to assist our students and alumni in choosing a major, finding internships, searching for jobs, and updating professional documents such as resumes and cover letters. We offer our employers the opportunity to post positions, attend job fairs, host information tables, and have meaningful interactions with students. We want to assist you in the professional preparation of our Lindenwood Lions. Learn about ways in which we can partner to best prepare students for their future career.

Lindenwood University is committed to the development of the whole person within a value system that acknowledges the university’s Christian heritage and focuses on four-dimensional personal growth: mental, social, physical and spiritual.

Student Life & Diversity helps students to establish good learning skills; gain a broad range of knowledge and understanding about the arts, humanities and sciences; obtain social and physical enjoyment through athletic and recreational activities and special events; grow in capacity for work, achievement and leadership; and experience self-discovery and personal fulfillment that will serve a lifetime.

The University Community seeks to foster peace and harmony by maintaining order and stability. Policies and rules help to establish order and serve the common good. The Lindenwood University Community is a voluntary society that asks you as its member to possess a loyalty to the institution and personal commitment to growth, education and the community.