Elms College embraces the charism of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God, without distinction. Firmly rooted in our core values—Faith, Community, Justice and Excellence, we are steadfastly dedicated to removing barriers to educational access. Our Catholic mission calls us to educate and serve a diverse student population, without discrimination, in an inclusive and vibrant learning community, in an effort to effect positive change in a pluralistic world.