The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Montana State University-Bozeman is to foster excellence in academic and athletic performance. 

To accomplish this the department of athletics:
• Promotes student-athlete welfare, ethical conduct, equal opportunity, and fiscal and social responsibility among all athletes, coaches, staff and administrators.
• Supports the success of student-athletes by actively engaging the broader university community.
• Actively develops student-athlete life-skills for success in the classroom, on campus and in the community.
• Encourages athletic excellence characterized by discipline, sportsmanship, and continuous personal growth.