Division III Athletics
Division III schools place the highest priority on the overall
quality of the educational experience and the successful completion
of all students' academic programs. They seek to establish and
maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender
equity among their student-athletes and athletics staff.
What Division III Offers
- Opportunities to become well-rounded individuals who
successfully integrate athletics and academics. Student-athletes
are integrated into the student body, and they experience the full
range of college life.
- Athletes who receive no financial aid related to their athletic
skills, and athletic departments that are staffed and funded like
any other department in the university.
- Places special importance on the impact of athletics on the
participants rather than on the spectators. The student-athlete's
experience is of paramount concern.
- Encourages the development of sportsmanship and positive social
attitudes. Coaches and players treat each other with respect and
administrators work to foster a positive competitive
environment.
- Commitment to providing equitable athletic opportunities for
both genders and giving equal emphasis to men's and women's
sports.
- Encourages participation by maximizing the number and variety
of athletic opportunities available to student-athletes by placing
primary emphasis on regional in-season and conference
competition.
For more information about Division III, please visit the
official NCAA
website's DIII page.
