ATHLETICS

MR. JOE KIMBALL, ATHLETIC CENTER – 824-2559

Mercyhurst College competes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II level in 22 varsity sports with the exception of Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey, which are both Division I, for a total of 24 varsity sports.

In addition, Mercyhurst participates in a number of athletic conferences. The affiliations include the Eastern College Athletic Conference, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the East Coast Conference, the Collegiate Water Polo Association, and the NCAA Division I Atlantic Hockey Association (men) and NCAA Division I College Hockey America League (women).

A current Mercyhurst ID is needed for entrance into any Mercyhurst athletic facility.

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION                

NCAA Division II Members:

Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse                       Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Men’s and Women’s Basketball                    Softball

Women’s Rowing                                           Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country               Wrestling

Women’s Volleyball                                       Football

Women’s Field Hockey                                   Men’s and Women’s Golf

Men’s and Women’s Water Polo                   Baseball

NCAA Division I Members:

        Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey

MERCYHURST AND THE NCAA

Since 1982, the Lakers have participated in the NCAA at various levels, from Division I to III. The NCAA was officially formed in 1906 and has grown to encompass 1,500 colleges and universities. The NCAA draws its members from a diverse group ranging from large state institutions to privately funded colleges. But all of its members are trying to reach a common goal – the advancement and achievement of the student-athlete and the common good of higher education.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

The operative policy on athletic eligibility at Mercyhurst College is as follows:

·    Athletes must have completed the necessary credit hours as determined by the NCAA.

·    In general, athletes must have the minimum GPA required by the NCAA and by the College to remain in good standing. Athletes must have and maintain:

- A 1.8 QPA during their freshman year;

- A 1.9 QPA during their sophomore year;

- A 2.0 QPA during their junior and senior years.

A student who falls below the minimum QPA for any of the four academic levels at any of the reporting periods (fall, winter, and spring terms) becomes ineligible to compete until the average reaches the necessary minimum.