The University YMCA shall challenge and nurture the mind and spirit of individuals and communities to develop and practice ethical principles and responsible leadership for social justice and the integrity of our natural world.

Persons both on and beyond the University of Illinois campus participate in a wide variety of social, political and educational experiences. These experiences can be incomplete, unrelated or in conflict for many persons or groups, limiting their ability to achieve wholeness and purpose of life. 

The YMCA at the University of Illinois provides new and challenging opportunities that help to expand the vision, deepen the spirituality, and achieve a more meaningful integration of the array of ideas, knowledge and skills gained from these experiences.