COLUMBUS, Ind. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced Tuesday that the Council of Presidents has unanimously approved the applications of four institutions, including IUPUC, for membership effective July 1, 2022. Formal approval was voted upon by the NAIA Council of Presidents on April 10.
Schools must meet membership criteria that include financial stability, sports sponsorship, accreditation, and a commitment to character-driven athletics. Athletics facilities, enrollment numbers, retention rates, and overall financial commitment to athletics are also considered.
IUPUC will launch its athletics program this fall with men’s and women’s cross country, followed by baseball and softball in the spring of 2023. The IUPUC “Crimson Pride” will be adding men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s golf for the 2023-24 seasons.