Our scholar-athletes take both sides of the hyphen seriously. A particular mix of talent and tenacity drives success at the highest level of college athletics — and in science labs, business competitions, performance halls, and our custom leadership and study-abroad experiences. Whether competing for a win or a grad school spot, opponents should always fear the Spider.
D-I varsity sports
Conference titles since 2000
Average team GPA
Richmond is the only university with a spider mascot, and we find that fitting. In nature, spiders are known for their tenacity and grit, their unexpected sociability, and the strength of the webs they work so diligently to create. Turns out UR Spiders arenβt much different. And although the origin of our mascot is difficult to pin down, our distinctive identity today is clear. The spider is a fittingly unique mascot for a university unlike any in higher education.
From squash to rugby, Richmond club and intramural teams have got you covered. Square off against other colleges or your fellow Spiders — from the field to the court to the pool. We currently offer 30 club teams and a variety of intramural sports, and that list keeps growing.
"Everyone Plays Intramural Sports"
—The Princeton Review
(2024)
