Admissions FAQs

Athletics

Q - What athletic division is Messiah College associated?

A - Messiah College is a member of the NCAA - Division III. Messiah College is also a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference.


Q - What sports are offered at Messiah?

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Fall Sports:

  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Men's Soccer
  • Men's Swimming
  • Women's Soccer
  • Women's Tennis
  • Women's Volleyball
  • Women's Swimming

  • Spring Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Golf
  • Men's Lacrosse
  • Women's Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Men's Tennis
  • Track & Field

  • Winter Sports:

  • Men's Basketball
  • Women's Basketball
  • Wrestling


  • Q - What kinds of intramural and rec-sport programs are there?

    A - Messiah offers a Recreational Sports Program, known on campus as rec-sports. Included in the Intramural Program are sports such as basketball, softball, soccer, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, and kickball, to name a few. Teams play within their division with the top teams then moving to a playoff round. The rec-sports champion for each sport will receive a free T-shirt. Rec-sports champion T-shirts are a hot commodity on campus.


    Q - How can I contact a coach?

    A - Visit our athletics site for more contact information.


    Q - How does Messiah College incorporate the Christian perspective in its athletic programs?

    A - While Messiah sets standards for excellence in Division III intercollegiate athletic programs, we also encourage development of the whole person through sports. At Messiah, principles of sportsmanship and fair play take precedence over the results of athletic contests. The physical and psychological well-being of each participant is affirmed in the context of team camaraderie. This means that person, character, and faith development are of great importance to the coaches. Messiah College is committed to maintaining a strong program of intercollegiate athletics marked by excellence and spiritual values.


    Q- Does Messiah award athletic scholarships?

    A - No. Being that Messiah is a Division III NCAA school, we cannot offer athletic scholarships.