At Wagner College, the student-athlete is encouraged to develop both academic and athletic abilities in an environment where the foremost goal is the successful completion of the College's academic requirements for graduation within four years. To that end, the Wagner athletic program and operating principles is consistent with the "Wagner Plan". As such, all Wagner College intercollegiate athletes are degree-seeking college students in good academic standing as well as amateur athletic competitors.
The Wagner College athletic program pursues a philosophy that intercollegiate athletics is an important part of a well-rounded and broad-based undergraduate college education and is thereby dedicated to the service of a broad range of student, faculty, and public interests. At all times, the athletic program strives to develop character, maturity, and fair play as well, as athletic and physical excellence.
