The mission of the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide the means to empower student-athletes to develop as leaders and achieve their full potential academically, athletically and personally. As an integral part of WVU, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to supporting the broader mission of the University through the integration of athletics in the academic community.
In achieving this mission, the defining principles are reflected in Mountaineer P.R.I.D.E.:
P – People – We will recognize that the foundation of WVU Athletics is the people – student-athletes, coaches, staff and the greater Mountaineer community.
R – Respect – We will represent and embrace the importance of diversity, inclusion, sportsmanship and fairness.
I – Integrity – We will operate with commitment to fiscal integrity, personal accountability, and compliance within the rules, policies and procedures of respective governing bodies.
D – Dedication – We will dedicate resources to promote growth and development of the academic, physical, emotional and social well-being of student-athletes and professional development of coaches and staff.
E – Excellence – We will commit to comprehensive excellence by positioning sport programs to compete with distinction at the highest levels academically and athletically.
