Sarah Lawrence College Athletics

Athletics Mission Statement
The athletics program at Sarah Lawrence College provides competitive opportunities that will contribute to the physical, social, mental, and emotional well-being of our students. We are dedicated to assisting student-athletes in achieving balance and intellectual success in an environment that fosters cooperation, leadership, and commitment.

As an athletics department that respects and celebrates inclusion, Sarah Lawrence College Athletics prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Athletics Philosophy Statement
The Department of Athletics and Physical Education at Sarah Lawrence College recognizes that participation on an intercollegiate athletic team is an invaluable part of the educational process. The philosophy of the department, like that of the College, emphasizes that genuine learning begins with the experience of each student-athlete. To achieve and promote the educational mission of the College, the department will:

Assist student-athletes in attaining educational goals while improving their health and well-being;

Assure that academic performance is, at a minimum, consistent with that of the general student body;

Encourage participation by maximizing the number and variety of athletics opportunities for our students;

Supports student-athletes in their pursuit of opportunities and passions outside of athletics;

Provide equitable athletics opportunities for males and females and give equal emphasis to men's and women's sports;

Provide experienced athletics staff with opportunities for professional development;

Foster an environment of amateur competition that encourages cooperation, sportsmanship, and fair play;

Promote the athletics department and student-athletes in order to cultivate spirit and pride among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.

Sport Sponsorship

Sarah Lawrence College sponsors varsity intercollegiate teams in: