At Sewanee, students participate in intercollegiate, club, and intramural sports. And the Domain, our 13,000-acre playground, offers almost unlimited access to outdoor sports like hiking, biking, climbing, caving, trail running, and more.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Sewanee fields 24 intercollegiate varsity teams, is a member of the NCAA Division III, and competes in the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵern Athletic Association (SAA). Over 30 percent of the student body competes at the varsity level.
Club Sports
Sewanee's club sports scene is vibrant and diverse. Our men's and women's rugby, crew, squash, equestrian eventing teams are all competitive nationally. The Tiger Tennis Club plays in tournaments around the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. And did we mention fencing? Yep, Sewanee has a club fencing team, too. En garde! Don't see the sport you're looking for? If you are willing, you can start your own club team.
Intramurals
With more than 800 participants each year, Sewanee intramurals give the whole campus community a chance to mix it up. Basketball, flag football, wiffleball, dodgeball, and indoor soccer are among the most popular options. Grab your gear, there's a spot for you.
The Wellness Commons, located at the heart of campus, opened in 2020 and brings the Wellness Center, FitWell, and Sewanee Outing Program all together under one roof. The Fowler Center includes competition, training, and recreational venues for Sewanee's varsity athletes as well as the campus community. The on-campus golf course, the Course at Sewanee, was recently redesigned by renowned course architect Gil Hanse.
Sewanee provides funding for an approved summer internship or research fellowship, a semester-long study abroad opportunity at no additional tuition cost, and the ability to graduate with one major in four years. Of course, you will have to do your part. If you meet Sewanee’s academic and social expectations, these opportunities will be provided.
Our small classes mean that your voice will be heard, your contribution will be expected, and your opinion will be listened to (and disagreed with, and challenged, and seen from a different perspective, and pushed in a new direction, and considered—and you know what? Maybe we’re both right. See how it works?).
A visit to the Domain (it's what we call our 13,000-acre campus) is the best way to determine if Sewanee is a good fit for you. Once you set foot on campus, spend time with our students and professors, or take a stroll through Abbo's Alley, we are confident that Sewanee will find its way into your heart.
