Our Division II Priorities

Balance. Under the Division II philosophy, schools aspire to a balanced approach in which student-athletes reach their highest potential in the sports they love to play, the academic goals they choose to pursue, the engagement with their campus and local communities, and the personal development and wellness they need to succeed in life after college.
Academic success. Division II schools offer a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. The size of many Division II campuses (89% of Division II schools have enrollments of fewer than 7,500 students) fosters that personal setting and leads to Division II student-athletes consistently graduating at rates several percentage points higher than their student body counterparts.
Access to championships. Of the three divisions, Division II provides its student-athletes with the highest access to championships. Sports including basketball, volleyball, and track and field offer one championships opportunity for every 8.5 student-athletes. The ratio is even higher in other sports, including lacrosse and field hockey.
Regional competition model. Division II has eight competitive regions in most sports, which build healthy rivalries, reduce time away from campus, enable families to follow their student-athletes and keep athletics participation in perspective within the educational mission. The regional model also affords a representative access to championship finals and equitable pathway to championships.
Community engagement. Division II athletics programs actively engage with their communities, helping to drive attendance at athletics contests and connect student-athletes with community members in a more shared civic experience. Community engagement also strengthens the bond among teammates and fosters individual and personal growth.
Inclusive culture. Division II athletics programs are committed to establishing an inclusive culture in which people of all backgrounds are respected and given the opportunity to provide input and participate.
Preparation for life. Division II students have an excellent opportunity to be highly skilled and decorated athletes, but the balanced approach allows them to become marketable in their careers because they’ll have time to focus on their academic pursuits, their internships and whatever else it takes to prepare themselves for life after college.

Our Division II Priorities

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