校训

自强不息 敢为人先

“自强不息，敢为人先”蕴含湘信院人勤勉不缀、奋发图强、百折不挠、坚韧不拔、乐于求索、敢为天下先的精神。喻示学校传承经世致用的儒家传统文化，秉承创新创业创造精神，校魂精神薪火相传，学校文化源远流长。

HNUIT Motto

Never cease to exert ourselves; always dare to be pioneers

     This motto symbolizes the fine qualities of diligence, devotion, perseverance, unfailing enthusiasm in truth-seeking and pioneering spirit of all the members of HNUIT (abbreviated to HNUITers henceforth); it also implies that HNUIT upholds an excellent traditional culture and a revolutionary spirit. The spirit of the university motto is handed down from generation to generation and the university culture is constantly enriched in each step ofits development.