VCU Athletics

The mission of the Athletic Department of Virginia Commonwealth University is to complement and supplement the total educational program of the institution. The Athletic Department must provide positive learning experiences for all students and give each individual the opportunity to share in personal and group success. Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics will provide students involvement in an activity that helps develop unity by encouraging a common quest for all students, alumni, staff and friends of the University. The athletic program is committed to enriching the mental and physical capabilities of its student-athletes while developing and building a respected program that is competitive on a national level in selected sports and operating a quality program in the other sports that will create a basis for pride among the varied constituencies of the University.