Athletics Physical Education and Athletics Campbell Sports Center Phys. The athletic program provides students with the opportunity to participate in competitive sports. Because the program reflects the principles of the College's educational philosophy, success is measured by the growth and development of the individual and the team.
Competition is viewed as a challenge for excellence and an incentive for commitment.
Students of all ability and experience levels are welcome to participate on any team provided they attend the required practices. The College sponsors intercollegiate teams in equestrian, women's volleyball, men's and women's crew, men's and women's cross country and men's and women's tennis. These teams have active schedules competing against area colleges. In 1998 Sarah Lawrence College adopted the Gryphon as its official mascot. The Gryphon is a mythological creature which is usually depicted as a combination of the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.