Our Division III Priorities Proportion. Division III athletics provides a well-rounded collegiate experience that involves a balance of rigorous academics, competitive athletics and the opportunity to pursue a multitude of other co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities.  Comprehensive learning. Division III practice and playing seasons and regional competition minimize conflicts between athletics and academics, keeping student-athletes on a path to graduation.  Love of the game. Division III offers an intense and competitive athletics environment for student-athletes who choose to compete because they’re passionate about their sport, without the pressure of an athletics scholarship.  Focus on participants. Division III athletics departments place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators. The student-athlete’s experience is of paramount concern.  Citizenship. Division III affords student-athletes the opportunity to discover valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, perseverance and leadership, which in turn makes them better students and responsible citizens.  Broad opportunities. Division III athletics departments are dedicated to offering broad-based programs with a high number and wide range of athletics participation opportunities.  Regional focus. Division III places primary emphasis on regional in-season and conference competition, while also holding 28 national championships annually.  Campus consistency. Division III features student-athletes who are subject to the same admission and academic standards, housing policies and support services as the general student body. The integration of athletics with the larger institution enables student-athletes to experience all aspects of campus life.Â