The Presentation College athletics program is maintained as a vital component of the student body.  The admission, academic standing and academic progress of student-athletes are consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the college for the student body in general. Student-athletes are provided an educational environment conducive to the development of the whole person intellectually, socially, spiritually, physically, and morally. Student-athletes are provided an opportunity and encouraged to progress toward the degree of their choice and have the opportunity to develop their athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and institutional loyalty.

     Further it is recognized that a positive, well-run intercollegiate athletic program:
1.  Follows the Mission and Philosophy of the College.

2.  Is an important part of a well-rounded college dedicated to the service of a broad range of student, faculty, and public interests.

3.  Can and should develop character, maturity, and a sense of fair play as well as athletic excellence and vigor.

4.  Shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational welfare of student-athletes.

5.  Recognizes student-athletes as amateurs where their participation should be motivated primarily by education and by the physical, mental and social benefits to be derived.

6.  Understands that student participation in intercollegiate athletics is an avocation, and student-athletes should be protected from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises.

7.  Is important in engendering community support for the institution at the legislative, state, and local levels.

8.  Fosters pride in the college among faculty, students, and citizens of Aberdeen and South Dakota.

9.  Promotes fundamental values of respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility.

10.  Abides by the letter and the spirit of the law requiring nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, or national origin.