The MSC Council is an organization offering a variety of programs, activities, and services that when taken together, represent well balanced opportunities for student involvement at Texas A&M University. The Council’s events support the educational mission of the college. The Council complements the academic experience through an extensive variety of cultural, educational, social, art, entertainment, leadership and service programs. These programs provide the opportunity to balance course work and free time as cooperative factors in education. The Council is a student-centered organization that values participatory decision-making. Through student involvement in programming committees the Council offers first-hand experience in citizenship and educates students in leadership, social responsibility, and values.

In all its processes, the Council encourages self-directed activity, giving maximum opportunity for self-realization and for growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness. The Council's goal is the development of persons as well as intellects. The Council creates an environment for getting to know and understand others through formal and informal associations. The Council serves as a unifying force that honors each individual and values diversity. The Council’s events foster a sense of community that cultivates enduring loyalty to the college.”-- this statement is based on the Role of the College Union statement, 1956.