Athletic Programs
A variety of sports activities are provided to nurture the physical well-being of the community and to provide an opportunity for students to compete in sports in an educationally sound environment. The program is administered in such a way that athletics remain in keeping with the college’s liberal arts tradition. While no formal physical education courses are offered, there are numerous opportunities for participation in both competitive and recreational athletic activity.
The university offers 15 intercollegiate sports including men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross-country, soccer, track and field, lacrosse, golf, women’s volleyball and softball and men’s baseball. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, the university does not award any athletic related scholarships and places strong emphasis on the balance between athletics and academics. The university competes as a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference with schools from Colorado, Louisiana and Texas. Student-athletes’ efforts have been recognized both regionally and nationally, including selection to the Verizon Academic All-American Teams. More information on the university’s athletic programs can be found on the website at: http://www.udallasathletics.com (or, follow the "Athletics" link from the university’s home page).
For those students not wishing to participate in varsity athletics, the university offers a variety of recreational activities including an extensive intramural sport program, recreation classes, as well as a number of club sports. Intramural sports include basketball, flag football, soccer, softball and volleyball. Recreation classes and club sports vary each semester. For an updated list of recreation programs and student clubs, please contact the Office of Student Affairs. Athletic facilities include the Edward R. Maher Athletic Center, which houses an 11,000-square-foot gymnasium, a weight room, aerobics equipment and locker facilities that also service the 75 x 42 foot swimming pool.
Additional athletic facilities include a collegiate soccer field, a baseball field, and approximately five miles of cross country jogging trails, which cover the university’s 750 acres. On February 7, 2002, the dedication of a brand new, state of the art women’s softball field was held on campus, adjacent to the existing athletic complex.