UNC Wilmington Athletics

The athletic department of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington operates within the guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

UNCW, which sponsors 19 intercollegiate sports, has held Division I membership in the NCAA since the 1977-78 season. The NCAA administers 90 championships in three divisions in 21 sports. More than 18,000 men and women student-athletes compete annually in these events, designed to determine national champions.

All rules, policies, procedures, directions and goals of the NCAA are determined by the colleges and universities working and voting together in a common body.

UNCW has been a member of the CAA since 1985 and competes with Campbell University, the College of Charleston, the University of Delaware, Drexel University, Elon University, Hofstra University, James Madison University, Northeastern University, Towson University and The College of William and Mary. 

Sports sponsored by UNCW include men and women's soccer, men and women's cross country, indoor and beach volleyball, men and women's swimming and diving, men and women's basketball, men and women's outdoor track and field, baseball, softball, men and women's tennis, and men and women's golf.

UNCW Department of Athletics

Mailing Address:
601 South College Road
Wilmington, N.C. 28403-3297

Shipping Address:
Attn: Name/Department
680 Hamilton Drive
Wilmington, N.C. 28403-3297

 

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