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Why a Student Athlete Handbook

Updated July 2020

All students at William & Mary are first and foremost responsible for the information provided in the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Program Catalogs and the William & Mary Student Handbook.

This William & Mary Student-Athlete Handbook provides important supplementary information, including standards of conduct, that apply directly to all Student-Athletes.

WILLIAM & MARY ATHLETICS MISSION, VISION AND CORE VALUES

MISSION
Athletics is an integral part of the educational experience at William & Mary. Our responsibility is to deliver a holistic experience with high standards of performance; providing an environment where champions of uncompromising character, fully engaged with campus and the community, prepare to make a positive impact in a complex and changing world.

VISION
William & Mary Athletics will boldly pursue excellence.

CORE VALUES

ACCOUNTABILITY We take ownership and responsibility for our actions.

BELONGING We welcome, respect and value individual differences
while providing a safe, healthy and inclusive environment
in which all have the opportunity to thrive.

CREATIVITY We foster a spirit of collaboration and curiosity to achieve
creative and ingenious solutions.

INTEGRITY We do the right thing, always.

SERVICE We give of ourselves for the benefit of others.

WILLIAM & MARY ATHLETICS GOALS

As detailed further in the Strategic Plan entitled  "TRIBE 2025," the William & Mary Athletics Department is committed to the achieve and maintain the following Strategic Goals:

GOAL ONE: Academic Excellence
            Recruit, retain and graduate student-athletes by providing the resources, mentoring and support to excel academically.
GOAL TWO: Competitive Success
            Attract, recruit, develop and retain high-performing student-athletes, coaches, trainers and other professionals who          
            demonstrate the ability and potential to win championships.
GOAL THREE: Financial Stability
            Support the strategic priorities of William & Mary Athletics by maximizing revenue opportunities and managing expenses.
GOAL FOUR: Fulfilling Student-Athlete Experience
            Provide resources, programming and an inclusive environment in which all William & Mary student- athletes can reach their full
            potential.
GOAL FIVE: Uncompromising Ethics
            Create and sustain an environment that strives to always do the right thing with transparency and accountability.
GOAL SIX: Excellent Facilities
            Provide NCAA Championship caliber facilities to build and sustain winning teams that will enrich the stakeholders' experience.