NCAA Division III is a level that centralizes academics among athletic performance and Plymouth State goes above and beyond helping students succeed on and off the field.
Results have come in many forms, including conference championships and NCAA national tournament appearances, but at Plymouth State, the word “athlete” does not exist without “student” coming before it.
“It’s the number one reason why you’re here—to get your degree to better yourself and further your career,” says Associate Athletic Director Courtney O’Clair ’04, ’08G. She values the time that students put in the classroom, which transfers to their dedication to maintaining athletic eligibility. Panthers averaged an overall 3.38 GPA during the 2023–24 academic year.
“It shows how dedicated they are to their sport and their grades, to be organized and time manage, and they leave here with the full package,” says O’Clair... READ MORE
