Eastern Washington University provides quality undergraduate and graduate students with the knowledge they need to acquire a degree, prepare for a career, and continue learning after they leave the university.

Public and private organizations may purchase or sponsor research, instruction, or consultative services from Eastern Washington University. Federal, state, local, and privately-funded research provides opportunities for faculty and students to maintain and enhance their scholarship and to provide knowledge in areas of concern to the citizens of the state. Federal, state, and local grants are included here.

Eastern Washington University's public service activities include lectures, events, and conferences available for students, faculty, and the general public.

Eastern Washington University's administrative overhead includes top-ranking administrative policy-making and management-control activities. Strategic planning and mission-critical guidance for the university are important components of this activity.