The mission of Southwestern Adventist University is to offer quality higher education in a Christ-centered environment. The institution is committed to Christian teachings and values as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Southwestern Adventist University has offered Christian education since 1893. Students enjoy personal attention in small classes with Christian professionals in their field. For the discerning student, the individual attention and availability of professors is an advantage. Students at Southwestern are given a framework for living, which they will learn to build upon and design to fit their future during their time at Southwestern.