Athletics & Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Intercollegiate Athletics Program is directly related to the education of the students. It is designed to enhance the athletic skills and competitive instincts of all participants. In addition, intercollegiate athletics assists in the development of the personal characteristics of fairness, cooperation, self-control, and good sportsmanship, and to extend the student’s physical and social capacities. Assumption University offers the following 26 varsity athletic programs in NCAA Division II: Baseball (Men’s), Basketball (Men’s and Women’s), Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s), Field Hockey (Women’s), Football (Men’s), Golf (Men’s and Women’s), Ice Hockey (Men’s and Women’s), Lacrosse (Men’s and Women’s), Rowing (Women’s), Softball (Women’s), Soccer (Men’s and Women’s), Swimming (Men’s and Women’s), Tennis (Men’s and Women’s), Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field (Men’s and Women’s), Volleyball (Women’s).

Intercollegiate Athletic Eligibility

Students who desire to participate in the intercollegiate athletic program must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center prior to participation. Members of Intercollegiate Athletic teams must comply with the NCAA rules on eligibility and meet the academic standards of Assumption. For further details regarding academic eligibility, please refer to the Student-Athlete Handbook or contact the Department of Athletics.

Blue and White Sports

Assumption offers four Blue and White Club sports: women’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, and softball. These programs compete against other schools in the region. Each sport has a coach to oversee all aspects of the program including recruiting potential student-athletes and helping them develop the necessary skills to be successful once they arrive on campus. Academic requirements apply to these student athletes.

Campus Recreation

The Department of Campus Recreation and the Plourde Recreation Center are committed to a student-centered approach for recreation programs and facilities. The recreation programs are designed to enrich the college experience for all participants and provide diverse opportunities that promote a sense of community, support student development and encourage the pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. Campus Recreation aims to meet these goals through offering a variety of intramural sports, club sports, fitness classes, and special programs. The Plourde Recreation Center is fully equipped with cardio equipment, free weights, sectorized machines and stretching/meditation areas. The facility also includes a pool, aerobics studio, saunas and multipurpose courts for open recreation activities. There are numerous opportunities for employment and leadership positions in Recreation such as Facility Supervisor, Building Staff, Intramural Official, Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor or Fitness Class Instructor. Campus Recreation takes a holistic approach when developing these goals with a person’s wellbeing in mind by seeing the connection between physical, mental, and emotional health. Campus Recreation aims to create an atmosphere that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.

Eligibility Rule for Co-Curricular Involvement

Students thrive best when their curricular and co-curricular activities work together. This policy is intended to support student success in both arenas. Leadership roles in co-curricular activities (captains or club/organization officers) have significant demands on their energies and time, and so are expected to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to hold leadership positions in those organizations. The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and the Provost will review students whose academic performance falls below this mark and in collaboration with advisors will determine next steps. In the same way, general members are expected to maintain good standing (2.0 cumulative GPA), and those falling below this mark will be reviewed.