St. Mary’s University Athletics recognizes athletics is an integral part of the total education experience. The Athletics Department’s primary responsibility is to the student-athletes’ academic success and overall health and well-being. Consistent with the mission of the institution, the intercollegiate athletics program philosophy serves to support the Marianist approach to education:
- Educate for formation in faith
- Provide an integral quality education
- Educate in the family spirit
- Educate for service, justice and peace
- Educate for adaption and change
St. Mary’s University will maintain institutional control of intercollegiate athletics at all times by vesting with the President the responsibility and authority for the administration of the Athletics Department including all basic policies, personnel and budget. The intercollegiate athletics program shall be conducted with the highest ethical standards as well as standards reflecting good sportsmanship by practicing such values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. Athletics policies and procedures are committed to enhancing the lives of St. Mary’s students, promoting awareness of athletics, and fostering positive interactions between faculty, staff, and student-athletes, as well as promoting and enhancing support and pride among students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the intercollegiate athletics program. At the conclusion of their well-rounded academic and athletic career at St. Mary’s University, student-athletes will be prepared for meaningful personal and professional lives.
Additionally, St. Mary’s University subscribes to the NCAA Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics listed in NCAA Bylaw 20.10.
