Division III Programs
Division III Grants
Division III Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Division III believes diversity, inclusion and gender equity strengthen the student-athlete experience and college athletics overall. In partnership with the NCAA Office of Inclusion, Division III supports educational resources, programs and initiatives that help create inclusive environments and equitable opportunities for student-athletes, coaches and administrators across its member schools and conferences.
Snapshot of Athletics Constituents
14% – Ethnic Minority – (59)
33% – Female – (142)
19% – Ethnic Minority – (7,501)
28% – Female – (7,501)
30% – Ethnic Minority – (64,821)
41% – Female – (87,392)
29% – Ethnic Minority – (72,381)
39% – Female – (98,502)
Division III Branding and Marketing
Division III Additional Resources
Explore additional Division III resources designed to support member schools and conferences, including annual reports, membership surveys, educational webinars, strategic planning materials, best practices and other helpful tools and information.
Division III Membership Surveys
Every five years, the Division III Governance staff, in collaboration with NCAA Research, distributes a membership-wide survey. The survey provides Division III institutions and conference offices an opportunity to express their opinions concerning the current and future policies and priorities of Division III. The responses assist the Presidents Council, Management Council, Strategic Planning and Finance Committee, and the other governance committees assess membership satisfaction with existing Division III principles, legislative standards, programs and services.
Division III Webinars
Governance webinar: On the first Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 2 p.m. (Eastern time)
Compliance webinar: On the second Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 2 p.m. (Eastern time)
- November 2026 – Recap of SAAC, Management and Presidents Council Meetings
- October 2026 – Division III Opportunity Grants
- September. 2026 – Division III NPI Championships Updates
- August 2026 – Compliance: Back to School… Compliance Style – [ Recording ]
- August 2026 – Recap of SAAC, Management and Presidents Council meetings – [ Recording ]
- July 2026 – Compliance: It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – DIII Legislative Process – [ Recording ]
- June 2026 – Update on Division III Analysis – [ Recording ]
- June 2026 – Compliance: Grad/Postbacc Students and Their Waivers – [ Recording ]
- May 2026 – Recap of SAAC, Management and Presidents Council meetings – [ Recording ]
- April 2026 – Compliance: Spring Cleaning – Playing & Practice Seasons – [ Recording ]
- April 2026 – NCAA ID Number and Transfer Portal – [ Recording ]
- DIII ADR webinar: Examining Strategic/Risk Considerations for ADRs – [ Recording ]
- March 2026: Compliance: Sports Wagering – Can I or Can’t I? – [ Recording ]
- March 2026: Sports betting resources – [ Recording ]
- February 2026 – Compliance: DIII Legislative process and Rule-making Basics – [ Recording ]
- February 2026 – 2026 Convention Recap – [ Recording ]
- January 2026 – Tips and Tricks for New Convention Attendees – [ Recording ]
- December 2025 – Review of 2026 NCAA Convention Legislation – [ Recording ]
- November 2025 – Recap of Management and Presidents Council Meetings – [ Recording ]
- October 2025 – Review of Division III Noncontroversial Legislation Recent Approvals – [ Recording ]
- September 2025 -– NCAA Transfer Portal
- DIII ADR webinar: The Legal Landscape Impacting Athletics and ADR Best Practices – [ Recording ]
- August 2025 – Recap of SAAC, Management and Presidents Council Meetings – [ Recording ]
- June 2025 – NCAA Legal Updates
- Mental Health First Aid Program Webinar – [ Recording ]
- May 2025 – Recap of SAAC, Management and Presidents Council Meetings – [ Recording ]
- April 2025 – NIL Assist – [ Recording ]
- DIII ADR webinar: Health and Safety Strategies – [ Recording ]
- March 2025 – Federated playing rules process – [ Recording ]
- February 2025 – 2025 Convention recap – [ Recording ]
- January 2025 – Tips and tricks for new NCAA Convention attendees – [ Recording ]
- December 2024 – Academic and Membership Affairs review of 2025 Convention legislation – [ Recording ]
- November 2024 – Recap of Management and Presidents Council Meetings – [ Recording ]
- October 2024 – Review of Division III Noncontroversial Legislation Recent Approvals – [ Recording ]
- September 2024 – Outcomes of Division III Financial Reviews
- August 2024 – Recap of SAAC, Management and Presidents Council Meetings – [ Recording ]
- June 2024 – Division III Athletic Trainer Working Group Updates – [ Recording ]
- May 2024 – Updates from SAAC, MC and PC Meetings – [ Recording ]
- April 2024 – Division III Diversity Grants – [ Recording ]
- February 2024 — 2024 NCAA Convention recap – [ Recording ]
- Division III Selection Criteria Database Education (You Tube)
- December 2023 – AMA Review of 2024 Convention Legislation – [ Recording ]
- November 2023 – Updates from Management and Presidents Council meetings – [ Recording ]
- October 2023 – Championships Committee (potential budget enhancements) – [ Recording ]
- September 2023 – Special Olympics Update – [ Recording ]
- August 2023 – Updates from MC, PC and SAAC meetings – [ Recording ]