The Tougaloo College Athletic Program includes indoor and outdoor track, cross country, and basketball. Tougaloo College perceives participation in athletics as an integral part of the student's educational experience, providing tools, skills and competencies which contribute to the total development of the individual. Intramural-Extramural Sports are promoted as a part of the program in the Health and Physical Education Department. Teams represent the faculty, staff, students, and all phases of the Tougaloo College community. Sports include basketball, archery, tennis, flag football, soccer and outdoor track.
Participation is on a voluntary basis.
Convocations are devoted to various topics and are held regularly at Tougaloo College. Weekly Assembly Programs, held on Wednesday mornings feature a variety of presentations and serve as an important communication medium for the College. Social Activities, weekend dances and other social activities for students are arranged through the offices of the Director of Student Activities and the Dean of Students. Departmental Clubs are organized by students and faculty members of departments. These clubs stimulate interest in the subject matter of the departments and foster friendly discussion and sociability among the students.