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Comparable Schools'
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Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
Conference
University Athletic Association (UAA)
School Colors
Scarlet and white
School Mascot
Tartan, Scotty the terrier
Men Playing Varsity Sports
262 - 8 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
116 - 5 %
College Prowler Take
Varsity sports may feature competitive play, but their popularity falls short when compared to the enormous success of intramural sports on campus. Though neglected by students, Carnegie Mellon’s Division III sports are still important to the athletes that play them. CMU competes against Emory, NYU, Wash. U, Case Western, and Brandeis in the University Athletic Association. The large number of students involved in IM sports is shocking to some, considering the school’s un-athletic reputation. The Frisbee and crew club teams have a devoted following and provide a social atmosphere for their participants. Playing these sports is a fun and lighthearted way for most students to stay in shape in between studying. Athletics events on campus are only important to the athletes involved in them. If you’ve always dreamed of coming to a college where you could cheer the football team to victory every weekend, you need to go down the street about half a mile to the University of Pittsburgh (or become a Steelers fan). The best way to experience the excitement and competition of sports is to create it yourself. Sign up for your own IM team, give it a crazy name, and when the referee calls you for a foul, curse him out like it’s game seven of the NBA Finals. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
CMUEG says: Carnegie Mellon University 2016 Social Sciences  |
Nobody cares about varsity sports....
Nobody cares about varsity sports. IM sports are big in Greek life.
Athletics: March 06, 2009
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CMUNF says: Carnegie Mellon University 2015 Math and Statistics |
Varsity sports are present and...
Varsity sports are present and very competitive, however, they often do not draw large crowds . Intramural sports is what most students participate in, and it is great.
Athletics: March 02, 2009
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CMUTS says: Carnegie Mellon University 2014 Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
Sports at CMU are important to...
Sports at CMU are important to those involved in them, and peripheral to those who aren't. Most of our teams are fairly competitive, even if we're only D3. There are a broad range of intramural sports and athletic clubs around for people who are looking to stay in shape but aren't interested in a varsity-level team commitment. One unique thing about CMU: Even our jocks are smart!
Athletics: March 02, 2009
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medhas says: Carnegie Mellon University 2017 Architecture and Planning |
I don't really know much about the...
I don't really know much about the sports at CMU, only that the support and school spirit at our football games are really lacking, which is probably why so few people go out and watch the games.
Athletics: March 01, 2009
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CMUCM says: Carnegie Mellon University 2016 Psychology |
CMU is not a sports-oriented...
CMU is not a sports-oriented college. However, there are many opportunities to play intramural sports if you like that sort of thing.
Athletics: March 01, 2009
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FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Call pool
- Chess
- Cross country
- Darts
- Dodgeball
- Fencing
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Foosball
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Spades
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Baseball
- CMU Tennis People Club
- Crew
- Cycling
- Explorers
- Fencing
- Grappling Club
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse (men's and women's)
- Racquetball
- Roller hockey
- Rugby
- Soccer (men's and women's)
- Softball
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men's)
- Water polo
Gyms and Facilities
- Outdoor Tennis Courts - These six beautiful outdoor courts are built into the ground and are lighted for nighttime play.
- Skibo Gym - Skibo Gym is the largest gym on campus, but due to its very poor condition, it’s clearly not the best. Though the gym does boast an expansive free-weight collection, most of the weights are falling apart. The weight room is often too crowded on afternoons to accommodate the number of students looking to lift. The gym does feature several basketball courts, indoor tennis courts, all-purpose rooms, track equipment, and a fencing room. There’s some cardio equipment, but half of that equipment is usually broken.
- UC Gym - The UC Gym is a series of athletic facilities located within the University Center in the middle of campus. In addition to a small but well-kept weight-room, the gym also features an aerobics room (with classes taught regularly by faculty) and a cardio room. The most impressive features of the UC Gym are its popular basketball courts, five squash/racquetball courts, and a recreational swimming pool.
Athletic Fields
Gesling Stadium, Intramural (IM) Field
Getting Tickets
There’s no need to get tickets to attend a CMU sporting event. Even at the most important football games, the bleachers are only spotted with spectators.
Most Popular Sports
On the varsity level, the football and soccer teams have the largest presence on campus, but that presence is still pretty small. During the winter, students go to varsity basketball games to stay warm and show school spirit. All of the IM sports are very popular. Volleyball seems to have mass appeal across campus, and ultimate Frisbee and crew have cult followings.
Most Overlooked Teams
The club baseball team has been trying to go varsity for a few years but has so far been unable to get the money from the University.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Schenley Park or Frick Park
Did You Know?In the fall of 2007, the Scottish Terrier became CMU’s new official mascot. Apparently, a Scottie dog is a lot more intimidating than a piece of Tartan fabric.
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