The University of Memphis, as an engaged learning community, celebrates: 
1) Leadership and involvement in the economic, social, and professional growth of Memphis, the state of Tennessee, and the nation. 
2) Responsible stewardship and conservation of resources. 
4) The pursuit of excellence in teaching and research as the highest measures of successful achievement. 
5) Respect for diversity and individual worth. 
6) Stewardship of wisdom, knowledge, and information created by university’s predecessors. 
7) The transfer and dissemination of knowledge with community stakeholders for the intellectual, economic, and social advancement of our community. 

The University of Memphis Online
UM Online are online courses developed by University of Memphis faculty for University of Memphis students. Nearly 400 courses are available to you online through campus. Complete degree programs include six undergraduate degree programs, six graduate degree programs, licensure programs and many endorsements are available online. Other UM Online courses are synchronous, which means that students may be required to be online at a certain day and time, or may be required to be present at on-campus orientations or class meetings. 

Financial Aid 
The University of Memphis provides Financial Aid for its students. Financial aid eligibility is determined, the Financial Aid Office offers students a Financial Aid Package which is posted on their Spectrum account. This may be a possible combination of grants, loans, scholarships, and employment.. Enrolled hours, residency classification, cumulative grade point average, and other financial assistance already received will affect the amount and type of financial aid students can receive to meet their financial need.