Athletics
The Manhattanville College Department of Athletics is guided by the belief that the intercollegiate athletics experience is integral to the educational mission of the college. It is our purpose, as educators and leaders, to provide competitive athletics programs intended to encourage in our male and female students a desire for excellence, respect for peers, commitment, teamwork, leadership, loyalty and integrity.
The Department also works to assure that athletes are reflective of the student body, and are treated as all other students with the same regard for their academic achievement, commitment to community service, and their overall personal development. By carrying out our mission, we strengthen the ability of our student-athletes to develop into responsible and contributing members of society.
Varsity Sports
Over the years, many of the College’s athletic teams (NCAA Division III) have achieved great success, participating in numerous conferences, regional and national championships; while many individual athletes have gone on to earn national recognition. Because of this success, achieved with demanding schedules, Manhattanville continues to enjoy the reputation of one of the finest small College programs in the East. Manhattanville currently offers men's and women’s basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track; as well as baseball, field hockey, softball, women’s volleyball and soon to be added, women's rugby. Students are encouraged to participate in the intercollegiate program, and should contact the Athletic Department at (914) 323-5280 with questions.
Intramurals and Recreation
Manhattanville College Intramurals and Recreation provides a wide variety of recreational offerings to the campus community. All students and staff are welcomed to participate in activities and events. Intramural leagues such as flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, etc., are offered in five-week leagues throughout each semester. In addition to competitive leagues, one-day recreational events and tournaments such as a ski trip, dodgeball tournament, pool activities, eSports tournaments etc., are offered throughout the academic year. A full-line of fitness classes including yoga, high intensity interval training, boot-camp, and Zumba, are also available to students and staff, running once or twice per week in either Kennedy Gymnasium or the Movement Room in Founder’s Hall. Open recreation hours in all of our facilities are posted on GoValiants.com under the “recreation” tab. Students and staff are encouraged to take advantage of utilizing these spaces during open hours. When staffed by Intramurals personnel, sports and activities equipment is available upon request.
Manhattanville College Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistantships are available in Women’s Volleyball, Field Hockey, Women’s Hockey, Softball, Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Hockey, Men’s Soccer, Men’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country/Track, Athletic Training, Sports Information, Strength and Conditioning, Marketing and Facility Management. The positions are designed for two years of study, subject to maintaining a 3.0 GPA, at which point the student should have a completed master’s degree.