Thank you for your interest in Wheaton College’s NCAA Division III varsity athletics program. Here you’ll enjoy a competitive yet supportive environment. That means you’ll train and compete at a high level with time to balance rigorous academics and other extracurricular interests. Our athletics recruiting process is selective, as coaches are looking for dedicated, hard-working student-athletes who will contribute to their teams and the campus community. Are you game?
BECOME A WHEATON LYON!
More than 25.6% of students participate in one or more varsity sports. We offer 25 Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division III and Intercollegiate teams that compete as members of the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Our Wheaton Lyons have won academic awards including Fulbright Scholarships as well as All-American honors and NEWMAC accolades.
If you are interested in playing a varsity sport at Wheaton, tell us a little about yourself by filling out a brief questionnaire. We’ll then forward your information to the respective coach(es) and our admissions team. You’ll also have the opportunity to create a profile on Recruit Spot to keep your information updated and share videos with coaches.
WHY DIVISION III
As a Division III student-athlete, you’ll enjoy a well-rounded college experience. You’ll be championed and supported so you can balance rigorous academics, competitive athletics, as well as other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities available at Wheaton, both within and beyond athletics, so that you may develop your full potential as a student, athlete and citizen.
HIGHLIGHT REEL
Our student-athletes make an impact in their sport, in the classroom, on campus and in the community.
- 8 NCAA Division III National Championships
- 71 NEWMAC* Championships
- 64 named National Champions
- 52% earned 3.5 GPA* or higher
- 55% active in other campus activities
- 100% participate in community service
*GPA based on Spring 2024 data
*includes NEW6 and NEW8 Championships
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Our student-athletes train and compete in our state-of-the-art facilities including:
- a best-in-class varsity performance center for strength and conditioning training
- grass and synthetic turf playing fields with state-of-the-art lighting
- the Beard Field House with track, tennis and basketball courts and indoor batting cage
- the Balfour Natatorium with an eight-lane, 40-meter pool, with a dedicated diving well
- the Emerson Gymnasium with wooden bleachers and electronic scoreboards
- the Wheaton Woods cross-country and walking trail
In addition to Stanford University, Wheaton is one of two schools in the nation to sponsor men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's water polo and artistic swimming.
Wheaton is home to the longest active collegiate Artistic Swimming program in the United States.
STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT
At Wheaton College, you’ll enjoy a balanced experience that combines competitive athletics with academic success and personal growth. Best of all, your coaches, teammates and professors will be cheering you on every step of the way.
The
Wheaton Athletic Mentors (WAMs) serve as “Academic Captains” to help you adjust to life as a student-athlete. You’ll also have a
personal advising network of faculty, staff and peer mentors to help you thrive in the classroom and make meaningful career connections. Our athletic schedule ensures you’ll also have time to enjoy all that Wheaton offers, including internships, campus leadership opportunities, study abroad, clubs and organizations and more.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID
We are committed to making your education accessible and affordable. As a Division III college, we are unable to offer athletic scholarships. Instead, we award generous merit, need, and identity-based scholarships and grants that recognize academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. That is gift aid that does not need to be repaid. You may also qualify for federal and state financial aid to lower the cost of attendance even further.
Need is determined by the financial information that you and your family provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS PROFILE application. Non-U.S. citizens seeking financial aid must complete the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA). A need-based package may include a merit scholarship, grants, loans or work study award. Our Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) provides all the resources you need to plan for this important investment.
READY TO ROAR LIKE A LYON
Game on! Set up your athletic profile and upload your highlight reels today!
NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETE ATTESTATION REQUIREMENT
If you are recruited to play a Division III varsity sport at Wheaton, you will be required to complete the
NCAA attestation form. As of 2022, the NCAA requires all incoming, continuing and transfer student-athletes to annually attest as to whether they have been disciplined through a Title IX proceeding or criminally convicted, regardless of the degree, and whether the result of a plea or court determination, of any of the following: sexual violence, interpersonal violence or other acts of violence.
If you anticipate a "positive" attestation for any part of that form, please contact Lisa Yenush at
yenush_lisa@wheatoncollege.edu to discuss any potential impacts on eligibility.
QUESTIONS?
To learn more about the NCAA recruiting process, review the
Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes. To connect with the Wheaton College Athletics Department, contact us at
athletics@wheatoncollege.edu.
