What does it mean to be a NCAA Division III Student-Athlete?
Students attend college for the opportunity to pursue their passions in life and develop their potential. For NCAA Division III student-athletes, learning and growth happens most importantly in the classroom and through earning an academic degree. The beauty of the Division III experience is student-athletes are able to participate in a competitive athletic environment where fellow student-athletes push themselves to excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges and life skills. In fact, student-athletes are encouraged to engage themselves in all aspects of the college experience. Division III has created an integrated environment for student-athletes to take responsibility for their own paths, follow their own passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience.