A full program of intercollegiate competition is provided in fifteen sports for men and fifteen for women. The athletic program is conducted as part of the educational program of the university. All students are given equal opportunity to become members of the several teams. Training for participation in athletic competition contributes to the physical, social, and character development of the participants. Students are encouraged to take part in the intramural and intercollegiate programs, according to their ability. To be eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics, student athletes must abide by university and NCAA academic and nonacademic standards while they are team members of a recognized division of intercollegiate athletics.
Each of the residential colleges has a recreational athletics program, designed to provide an opportunity for students to participate in competitive sports as regularly as their interest and time permit. Competition is open to all students, and there are women`s, men`s, and coeducational activities available.
A club sport program is available in a wide variety of activities and is open to all interested students. All clubs provide competition with other schools as well as instruction for interested students who may be new to the sport.
While courses offered for credit are available, a great number of noncredit recreational courses is offered at the colleges. In addition, special events and trips help to stimulate interest in new activities or provide a challenge for more experienced participants.
