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Intercollegiate Athletics at Alma College

Alma College competes at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the oldest athletic conference in the nation. The College offers 18 varsity sports programs — nine teams for the men and nine for the women. Participation in intercollegiate athletics at Alma is considered an enhancement of a student’s educational experience. Thirty-four percent of Alma students typically participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Varsity men’s sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field.

Varsity women’s sports: Basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball.

Read more about Alma’s athletic programs, current headlines, awards and recognitions, facilities, sports camps, hall of fame, and opportunities to play.

Access and Excellence: A Vision for the Alma College Athletics Department

The “Access and Excellence” Athletic Department Vision Plan, announced in October 2006, emphasizes competitive programs, institutional visibility, successful recruitment and a quality student experience. The vision plan includes the expansion of junior varsity teams and programming, the development of a facilities replacement and enhancement plan, a review of issues related to student academic and athletic time management, the establishment of summer camps as revenue generators for coaches and programs, and the creation of performance standards for coaches and teams. The plan also proposes the creation of a “blue-chip” recruitment program for superior students who also are outstanding athletes; standardizes the role and interaction of athletics in the admissions process; and establishes a leadership development program for student-athletes.

View the entire vision plan (PDF, 140 Kb).

 

Alma College is among the 10 percent of all colleges and universities in the nation to hold membership in The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization.

 

Student Profile

Jason Latz

Jason Latz
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Elsie, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Habitat for Humanity

Spring Term courses offer students opportunities to break out of the “Alma Bubble.” Off-campus study, especially in a foreign country, shows you how you relate to the rest of the world and how the rest of the world views American people, politics and policies. You can then integrate your real world experiences into your academic programs and your future career.