At Mills, we offer a broad spectrum of outstanding opportunities in an inclusive and empowering learning environment that challenges and supports women and graduate men. You can become a competitive intercollegiate student-athlete or a fitness enthusiast in the Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation. No matter which programs you choose, our incredible educators will help you develop a passion for putting your body into motion.

Our intercollegiate athletic teams include cross country, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Mills is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Division III) and the Great South Athletic Conference. Our goal is to provide undergraduate women with high quality intercollegiate competition that places high priority on development of the whole student-athlete. We teach life skills that transcend athletics. Go Cyclones!

Although we have no physical education requirement at Mills, our classes are so popular that over half of our students enroll in a PE activity course each semester. We offer over 40 activity courses for academic credit each semester. Some of our course offerings include massage, equitation, capoeira, personal defense for women, cardio-kickboxing, fitness swimming, fencing, sailing, Pan-African dance aerobics, water exercise, yoga, lifeguard training, golf, and introduction to sports medicine. Our instructors are highly qualified, engaged in their courses, and are always happy to see both beginning and experienced participants. PE courses like hiking and sailing offer students the chance to experience some of the beautiful East Bay parks in the Bay Area, as well as an opportunity to get off campus for some sunshine and stress relief.

Our recreation program offers a wide range of activities, including a multitude of campus-wide events, intramurals and off-campus excursions. These getaways give students opportunities to escape to the natural wonders of Northern California or explore exciting San Francisco Bay Area culture. Whether you join us for a game of dodgeball or kayak trick-or-treating, you're sure to find a great time.