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Athletics & Recreation

{{youtube:medium:right|_DczvV51IiU}} At W&M, you don’t have to choose between being a brilliant scholar or an award-winning athlete. We do it all. W&M sponsors 23 varsity sports that all compete at the Division I level. Our student athletes win conference titles and graduate at a higher rate than any other public university in the country. 

Additionally, W&M has a thriving club sports and intramural scene, a multimillion-dollar student recreation center and countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. In total, 85% of our undergraduate students participate in athletic or recreation programs. 

Key Statistics

  • 500+
    student athletes
  • 85 %
    undergraduate students participate in athletic or recreation programs
  • 23
    Varsity Sports
  • 40+
    club sports

Tribe Athletics

W&M has more than 500 student athletes. Whether you play yourself or cheer from the stands, our championship teams include football, gymnastics, swimming, track & field and soccer. As a student, tickets to all sporting events are free!

Campus Recreation

Stay active by joining one of the more than 40 club sports teams and over 500 intramural teams or sign up for a FitWell class. Try yoga at Lake Matoaka, pilates in the McLeod Studio or a Bodypump class at the Rec.

Tribe Adventure Program

Do you like rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing or hiking? Explore the outdoors with the Tribe Adventure Program (TAP)! TAP offers trips off-campus every weekend during the semester.

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Meet Our Tribe Athletes

From winning championships and qualifying for Olympic team trials to making honor roll and giving back to the community, W&M student-athletes never fail to impress.