The Department of Athletics at The George Washington University is committed to the principles of integrity, ethics, diversity and equality. In doing so, it strives to bring pride, admiration and loyalty to the students, alumni, faculty, and staff of the institution. The evolution of the Department to its present structure represents a dedication to parity among male and female student-athletes and accomplishment in the academic arena. The main objective of the Department within the framework of an educational community is the development of student-athletes to their highest potential in an atmosphere committed to winning and in the spirit of sportsmanship. The Department of Athletics,as an integral part of The George Washington University, requires a high degree of dedication and commitment to excellence and strives to work together to achieve its stated goals and objectives.
The Department of Athletics aims to provide the student-athlete with the opportunity and encouragement to progress toward a degree of his or her own choice in addition to the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and institutional loyalty.
It is recognized that The George Washington University intercollegiate athletics program:
• Is an important part of a well-rounded University dedicated to the service of a broad range of students, faculty, and the GW community
• Is important in generating community support for the institution at local, regional, and national levels
• Fosters pride in the University among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and citizens of the District of Columbia and surrounding areas
• Develops character, maturity and a sense of fair play in its student-athletes
• Is represented by men and women whose conduct reflects positively upon the institution and who are fully integrated students making normal progress in degree programs with appropriate academic counseling, advisement, and support; and
• Fields disciplined and competitive amateur student-athletes and teams who are recruited, coached, and supported by highly qualified individuals who are dedicated to the spirit and intent of The George Washington University, Atlantic 10 Conference (and other affiliated conferences) and NCAA rules.
GW Athletics believes in and is committed to diversity, inclusion and gender equity among its student-athletes, coaches and administrators. GW Athletics believes that excellence and diversity are intricately linked, and that diversity and inclusion benefits all members of our enterprise. As the world comes to George Washington University, we stand firmly in the statement thatAll Are Welcome Here.We believe how we treat people is one of our competitive advantages and we work to intentionally to support individuals across dimensions of diversity that include, but are not limited to, age, race, sex, class, national origin, creed, educational background, religion, gender identity, disability, gender expression, geographical background, income, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation and work experiences.
