List of schools reclassifying their athletic programs to NCAA Division I
The following is a list of United States colleges and universities that are either in the process of reclassifying their athletic programs to NCAA Division I, or have announced future plans to do the same.[1]
Currently reclassifying
This is limited to schools that have begun the formal Division I reclassification process.
| Institution | Athletics | Previous Division II conference | Current Division I conference | Start Year | Active (Full member) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist University | Lancers | Pacific West Conference | Western Athletic Conference | 2018–19 | 2022–23 | [2] |
| University of North Alabama | Lions | Gulf South Conference | Atlantic Sun Conference Football: FCS independent; Big South Conference in 2019 | 2018–19 | 2022–23 | [3] |
Future reclassifications
This is limited to schools that have officially announced plans to reclassify to Division I, but have not yet begun their transitions.
| Institution | Athletics | Current Division II conference | Future Division I conference | Start Year | Active (Full member) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | Warriors | Northeast-10 Conference | Northeast Conference | 2019–20 | 2023–24 | [4] |
| University of California, San Diego | Tritons | California Collegiate Athletic Association | Big West Conference | 2020–21 | 2024–25 | [5] |
Reclassifying to Division II
This is limited to Division I schools that have announced plans to classify to Division II. Note that the standard transition period for schools moving from NCAA Division I to Division II is two years, as opposed to the four years required for the reverse move.
| Institution | Athletics | Current Division I Conference | Future Division II Conference | Start Year | Active (Full member) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University | Tigers | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 2019–20 | 2021–22 | [6] |
References
- ↑ "Multidivision and Reclassifying for 2014–15" (PDF). NCAA. August 7, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ↑ "CBU announces D-1, WAC move" (Press release). California Baptist Lancers. January 13, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ↑ "UNA Accepts ASUN Division I Invitation" (Press release). North Alabama Lions. December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Merrimack College Accepts Invitation to Join the Northeast Conference" (Press release). Northeast Conference. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ↑ "A New Era: UC San Diego to Join Big West Conference" (Press release). University of California, San Diego. November 27, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ↑ "SSU Announces Move To DII". HBCU Sports. April 18, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
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