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