Marietta College Athletics
2023-24 Student-Athlete Handbook
Athletics Department Vision
Intercollegiate athletics will be an integral part of the education and personal development of all students at Marietta College.
Athletics Department Mission
Provide a source of pride and enthusiasm for Marietta College and the Marietta Community by helping student-athletes strive for excellence in both athletics and academics while demonstrating good sportsmanship in competition at the highest level of the OAC and NCAA Division III.
Athletics Department Objectives
- Promote and support student-athletes' commitment to academic success.
- Teach student-athletes beneficial life skills and attributes such as teamwork, collaboration, self-discipline, communication, negotiation, personal health and wellness through practice, competition, and professional development activities.
- Demonstrate and expect the highest level of sportsmanship from athletes, coaches, parents, students, and spectators.
- Work cooperatively with the Office of Admissions and academic departments to recruit well-qualified student-athletes.
- Promote and maintain Athletics staff unity and morale in a cooperative relationship with the entire College community.
- Serve as positive role models while representing Marietta College.
- Advance the College by coordinating fundraising activities with the Advancement Office.
- Strive for all teams to achieve winning records.
