Go Big Blue! UNE is an NCAA Division III institution located in Biddeford, Maine, sponsoring 16 intercollegiate sports.
The University of New England is committed to academic excellence with the purpose of preparing its students for meaningful and rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and enlightened lives. The University's intercollegiate athletics program promotes optimal physical, emotional, and personal development in its student-athletes, supplements the classroom experience, and provides balance to academic life. Participation in a variety of athletics opportunities, with the best possible facilities, coaching personnel, and competitive opportunities, supports the mission of the University and is key to fulfilling its ideals. Athletics provides the student-athlete with the benefit to develop skills and techniques through team building, practice and competitions. The pursuit of excellence can be realized through NCAA Division III competition and adherence to the Division III philosophy.
The intercollegiate athletics program is integral to the institution and encourages a desire for excellence, respect for colleagues, fair play, teamwork, leadership, perseverance and integrity, enhancing the overall quality of the educational experience. Through participation in the University's athletics program, students will augment academic productivity, improve the quality of campus life by providing an excited shared social activity for the campus community, and will create an image and identity that fosters support for and pride in the University by the University and external communities.
