Our institution places the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience. In so doing, it seeks to strengthen the integration of objectives and programs in athletics with academic and developmental objectives, and to assure the integration of athletes with other students. The university intends to create an atmosphere that enables the individual to compete primarily for the love and enjoyment of sports and not solely for extrinsic awards. Participation is encouraged by maximizing the number and variety of athletic opportunities in varsity, club and intramural sports.
Participants receive the same treatment as other students.
They have no unique privileges in admission, academic advising, course selection, grading or financial aid. Similarly, athletes are not denied rights and opportunities that would be available to them as non-athletes. Sports for men and women are given equal emphasis and the desired quality of competition is similar in all sports. Students are supported in their efforts to reach high levels of performance by providing them with adequate facilities, competent coaching and appropriate competitive opportunities with students from similar institutions. Primary emphasis is given for in season competition, but exceptional teams and individuals may be encouraged to participate in post season championships.