Mission

Savannah State University, the oldest public historically black university in the State of Georgia, develops productive members of a global society through high quality instruction, scholarship, research, service and community involvement. The University fosters engaged learning and personal growth in a student-centered environment that celebrates the African American legacy while nurturing a diverse student body. Savannah State University offers graduate and undergraduate studies including nationally accredited programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.

Vision

Our great institution was founded upon the principle of “adding value” to the lives of former slaves. Today, it is imperative that we remember the sacrifices made and the ideals our forefathers believed in and practiced over the years. The leaders and faculty of Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth (now Savannah State University) believed that education and self worth were keys to a productive and successful life.  While they lacked material wealth and were given very few tools to work with, they believed that love and caring were important and necessary in the educational process and that such attributes would lead one to a rewarding and professional career and potentially a position of leadership in our society.  Our institution has a longstanding history of creating enormous value that has made a difference to its people.