Dear Students:
Welcome back to all those who have been away for the summer, on missions, in the military or elsewhere. To those who are here at BYU for the first time, Sister Samuelson and I extend our special welcome. Our wish for all of you is an enriching and productive school year!
Brigham Young University’s commitment to combining solid scholarship with the principles of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is of primary importance. Like you, I am excited to be at this institution. Let me assure you that BYU’s faculty, staff and administrators are more than willing – even eager – to make their service and scholarship available to you. I urge you to take full advantage of their knowledge and expertise.
Additionally, study BYU’s mission statement and its institutional objectives as well as the Expected Learning Outcomes for your individual area of study (learningoutcomes.byu.edu). If you will incorporate these
guidelines into your own educational quest, they will enhance your experience and will help you partake of the educational opportunities available to you.
As your president, I am committed to upholding the mission of BYU and its sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU’s mission is an inspired vision that will lead you and this
university to even greater heights. Together, with the faculty and staff, we will accomplish Brigham Young’s desire to see this institution affect not only the course of higher education but also the world in which we live. Welcome back; welcome aboard.
Sincerely Yours,
Cecil O. Samuelson
