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Athletics
The University offers 32 intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women. The University’s philosophy of athletics includes shared understanding that intercollegiate athletics supports the institution’s learning goals for its students. Most teams compete on the NCAA Division III level; men’s and women’s ice hockey are in Division I and equestrian is non-divisional. In addition to being multi-divisional in the NCAA, St. Lawrence is a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the Liberty League. The intercollegiate athletic program is always competitive regionally, and teams often challenge for conference titles, regional recognition and national ranking. For those who do not wish to compete on the varsity level, the University also offers an array of club and intramural teams. That St. Lawrence has been coeducational since its founding in 1856 has always presented a strong message to students that we provide equal athletic opportunities for men and women. We also encourage studentathletes to participate in more than one sport. Admissions profiles show that 85 percent of the students have participated in high school sports. The extensive menu of varsity teams, clubs and intramural sports which is available to all students reflects both traditional and changing needs for recreation and athletics along with regional opportunities which complement the North Country environment.

The phrase “teaching coach,” committed to the students’ complete development, best describes the department’s philosophy. The coaches’ mission is to provide the studentathlete with a competitive program and the opportunity to achieve excellence individually or as part of a team. The athletic experience at St. Lawrence is designed to meet students’ needs for competition, fitness and fun while maintaining a strong academic profile.

Indoor athletic facilities include two field houses, each with artificial turf infield, track and tennis courts; two regulation basketball courts; competition swimming and diving pool; squash center; 133-station fitness center; climbing wall; ice arena; and equestrian arena. Outdoor facilities include competition and practice fields for soccer, softball, baseball, football, lacrosse and field hockey along with a lighted artificial turf field; six lighted tennis courts; lighted all-weather nine-lane track and lighted football/ track stadium; and 18-hole championship golf course. Recreation facilities include jogging/walking trail, cross country/mountain bike trails, intramural fields, and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts.