Athletics and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics UMass Boston sponsors 18 intercollegiate sports teams, nine for men and nine for women. UMass Boston is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Our athletes have been named All-Americans 98 times in nine different sports—and that translates to winning teams!
YES with Africa YES (Youth Education and Sports) with Africa, is a multiethnic, coeducational, sports and leadership development program. So far, the UMass program has served more than 1500 African boys and girls in countries, including Senegal, Benin, and Niger.
Beacon Fitness If good health and fitness is your goal, the Beacon Fitness Center is the place for you. Open to students, alumni, faculty and staff, the Fitness Center provides a wide range of equipment, comprehensive group exercise classes, and personal fitness programming. Come find us in McCormack Hall.
Conference Playoffs The women's volleyball team advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals for the second time in three years.

Home › Athletics and Recreation

Athletics and Recreation

Athletics and Recreation at UMass Boston provides a wide array of athletic and recreational opportunities for students, alumni, faculty and staff. Whether it’s varsity sports, health and fitness, intramurals, or special events that holds your interest, there’s something for everyone.

Beacons Logo Go Beacons! For sports fans and students interested in competing in intercollegiate athletics, there are nine teams each for men and women. Visit our Intercollegiate Athletics site to find out more.

News

Athletics and Recreation News:

Events

Athletics and Recreation Events:

All Events › UMB Calendar ›

In the Media

Athletics and Recreation In the Media:

All In the Media ›

Connect

Why UMass Boston?

Greg Meyers inspects the lemons in the Biology Department Greenhouses on the fourth floor of the Science Center.

Greg Meyers

Class of 2013

“Being so close to the water, you can go and touch and feel things that you can’t find in a lab.”