The Humboldt State University Intercollegiate Athletics Program functions as an integral part of the academic and social environment of the university and the community in which it resides. Consistent with the university’s stated mission and goals, its coaches, student-athletes and professional staff strive to maintain the highest standards of academic achievement, sportsmanship, athletic competitiveness, integrity and citizenship. The intercollegiate athletics program is committed to the principles, mission and guidelines set forth by Humboldt State University and the NCAA including equitable opportunity for all student-athletes and staff including women and minorities. We are committed to the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct, rules compliance and amateurism as defined by NCAA for athletics staff, student-athletes and institutional personnel.

The purpose of intercollegiate athletics at Humboldt State University is to provide those who participate in intercollegiate athletics the opportunity to:

- Further skill development and development of personal relationships to improve the human
condition and our environment;
- Excel in social responsibility and action by developing such values as fair play, ethics,
leadership, integrity, accountability and the pursuit of excellence;
- Establish and maintain an environment that values and supports cultural diversity, gender
equity and the physical, emotional and social welfare among its student-athletes, coaches and
staff including gender issues, ethnic diversity and sexual orientation related issues;
- Commit to increasing our diversity of people and perspectives;
- Provide a public relations vehicle to enhance regional and national awareness of Humboldt
State University;
- Develop and maintain physical fitness;
- Bring out the spirit, pride and enthusiasm of participants and spectators;
- Be stewards of learning to make a positive difference;
- Act in good conscience and engage in informed action.

Intercollegiate athletics also aims to augment the physical education professional preparation program by providing the practical experiences, research opportunities and internship essential for prospective teachers, coaches and sports medicine professionals.