Education first - Alfred University's athletics staff is committed to combining the virtues of athletic competition with the academic rigors of the classroom.
Athletic tradition - Alfred University's tradition in intercollegiate athletics goes back more than 100 years and is as strong today as it has ever been.
NCAA Division III - AU sponsors:
- 11 varsity women's sports (Alpine skiing, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field and volleyball)
- 10 varsity men's sports (Alpine skiing, basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and indoor and outdoor track and field)
- One co-ed varsity sport (equestrian).
Empire 8 Athletic Conference - AU is a member of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference. Formed in 1999, the Empire 8 sponsors 22 varsity sports. The Empire 8 champion earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III championships.
Eastern College Athletic Conference - AU is also affiliated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) which sponsors championships in 20 men's and women's sports at the Division III level.
Saxon sports apparel available at the AU Bookstore. Buy online or visit the store on campus.
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