Athletics

Go Blue! U-M’s rich athletics tradition began in 1865 and continues to this day with the Wolverines claiming more than 50 national championships in 12 sports. Our students, faculty and staff also regularly participate in dozens of intramural, club sport and fitness activities.

U-M Athletics is proud to provide life changing opportunities to more than 900 student-athletes across 29 sports.

U-M Athletics is proud to provide life changing opportunities to more than 900 student-athletes across 29 sports.

The band plays on the stage at Fall 2024 New Student Convocation. The student conductor faces out toward the crowd and pumps their fist in the air. Behind the band, the stage party and a large Welcome to Michigan banner fill the background.