CLU Athletics Mission Statement
California Lutheran University is a private, residential, liberal arts institution and is a member of the NCAA Division III and the SCIAC conference. As such, the integration of the academic and the athletic experience is regarded with utmost importance. The primary goal of CLU student-athletes is high academic achievement and graduation in a timely fashion. CLU Intercollegiate Athletics supports the mission of the University, which is to "...educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgement, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice."
Participants in athletics have no unique privileges as it relates to academics, financial aid, or living arrangements. Our students participate as amateurs, engaging in sport for its education, physical, mental, and social benefits. CLU holds the health and welfare of its student-athletes regarding all facets of college life as an important aspect in their college experience. For them, participation in sport is an avocation.
CLU supports student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levels of performance by providing outstanding training, coaching, and appropriate competitive opportunities within our region. Both men's and women's programs are provided equitable resources and emphasis. Exceptional teams and individuals are awarded the opportunity to represent CLU through postseason play.
Participants, spectators, and members of the California Lutheran University are expected to always treat opponents, officials, spectators, and visitors with the utmost courtesy, hospitality, and good sportsmanship.



