Mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
The State University of New York, Old Westbury, as part of the educational mission of the college, strives to offer a program of NCAA Division III athletics that will meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students who participate. Our goal is to develop an environment that values cultural and gender equity among student-athletes and staff.
The Athletic Department at SUNY Old Westbury is committed to provide close interaction between its coaches, staff and student-athletes. This will allow our participants and opportunity to strive for personal best. We believe active participation on an intercollegiate team will provide student-athletes an opportunity to develop lifetime skills such as leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship and community service.
Old Westbury athletics will strive to attain competitive excellence in all sports programs. Local, region and national achievement shall be a goal for all teams. The Mission of the Old Westbury athletic program is a commitment to excellence of the scholar athlete, one who strives to lead in work, in the community, and in life. Â
