NCAA Division II independent schools

Map of full NCAA Division II Independent schools

NCAA Division II independent schools are four-year institutions that are not formally affiliated with any athletic conference. Schools that are members of a conference may also field intercollegiate teams in football, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, and other sports not affiliated with a conference, usually due to that their primary conference does not have enough teams in a certain sport to enable sponsorship of the sport by that conference.

Full independents

Current members

Institution	Location	Founded	Enrollment	Nickname
Auburn University at Montgomery	Montgomery, Alabama	1967	5,079	Warhawks
Bluefield State College	Bluefield, West Virginia	1895	1,800	Big Blues & Lady Blues
Oakland City University	Oakland City, Indiana	1885	2,350	Mighty Oaks
Salem International University	Salem, West Virginia	1888	835	Tigers

Reclassifying member in yellow.
Auburn–Montgomery — will join the Gulf South Conference in 2017.^[1]

Men's sponsored sports by school

School	Baseball	Basketball	Cross Country	Golf	Soccer	Tennis	Track & Field Outdoor	Total IND Sports
Auburn–Montgomery	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y		5
Bluefield State	Y	Y	Y	Y		Y		5
Oakland City	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y		6
Salem International	Y	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	6

Women's sponsored sports by school

School	Basketball	Cross Country	Golf	Soccer	Softball	Tennis	Track & Field Outdoor	Volleyball	Total IND Sports
Auburn–Montgomery	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y			5
Bluefield State	Y	Y			Y	Y		Y	5
Oakland City	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y		Y	7
Salem International	Y	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	7

Other sponsored sports by school

School		Men			Women
School		Swimming & Diving	Water Polo ^‡		Bowling ^‡	Swimming & Diving
Salem International		BMC	CWPA		ECC	BMC

^‡ — D-I sport

Football independents

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Limestone College	Gaffney, South Carolina	Saints	Carolinas
North Carolina-Pembroke !University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Pembroke, North Carolina	Braves	Peach Belt
North Greenville University	Tigerville, South Carolina	Crusaders	Carolinas

Limestone College — has a scheduling alliance with the South Atlantic Conference for the 2015–2018 seasons.^[2]
North Carolina-Pembroke — will have a scheduling alliance with the South Atlantic Conference for the 2017–2020 seasons.^[3]
North Greenville — will become an affiliate member of the Gulf South Conference in 2018.

Lacrosse independents

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
Alabama-Huntsville !University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville, Alabama	Chargers	Gulf South	Y
Concordia University–St. Paul	Saint Paul, Minnesota	Golden Bears	Northern Sun		Y
Georgian Court University	Lakewood, New Jersey	Lions	Central Atlantic	Y
Notre Dame de Namur University	Belmont, California	Argonauts	Pacific West	Y
Post University	Waterbury, Connecticut	Eagles	Central Atlantic	Y
Shorter University	Rome, Georgia	Hawks	Gulf South	Y
Young Harris College	Young Harris, Georgia	Mountain Lions	Peach Belt	Y

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
Davenport University	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Panthers	Great Lakes	Y		2017
Felician University	Rutherford, New Jersey	Golden Falcons	Central Atlantic	Y		2017
Montevallo !University of Montevallo	Montevallo, Alabama	Falcons	Gulf South	Y		2017
Quincy University	Quincy, Illinois	Hawks	Great Lakes Valley	Y	Y	2017

Reclassifying institution in yellow.

Soccer independents

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
Chowan University	Murfreesboro, North Carolina	Hawks	Central Intercollegiate	Y	Y
Lincoln University (PA)	Oxford, Pennsylvania	Lions	Central Intercollegiate		Y

Chowan — will become an affiliate member of the Conference Carolinas in 2017.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
Albany State University	Albany, Georgia	Golden Rams	Southern Intercollegiate		Y	2017
Shaw University	Raleigh, North Carolina	Bears	Central Intercollegiate	Y	Y	2017

Wrestling independents

Current members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Alderson Broaddus University	Philippi, West Virginia	Battlers	Great Midwest
American International College	Springfield, Massachusetts	Yellow Jackets	Northeast-10
Long Island University–Post	Brookville, New York	Pioneers	East Coast
Notre Dame College	South Euclid, Ohio	Falcons	Mountain East
Ohio Valley University	Vienna, West Virginia	Fighting Scots	Great Midwest
Ouachita Baptist University	Arkadelphia, Arkansas	Tigers	Great American
Shorter University	Rome, Georgia	Hawks	Gulf South
Simon Fraser University	Burnaby, British Columbia	Clan	Great Northwest
West Liberty University	West Liberty, West Virginia	Hilltoppers	Mountain East
Wheeling Jesuit University	Wheeling, West Virginia	Cardinals	Mountain East

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Joins
Findlay !University of Findlay	Findlay, Ohio	Oilers	Great Midwest	2017
Lake Erie College	Painesville, Ohio	Storm	Great Midwest	2017

Findlay, Lake Erie College — wrestling will join the Independents with move to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.

Pending members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Joins
Cumberland University	Lebanon, Tennessee	Phoenix	Great Midwest	unknown

Cumberland — NCAA D-II application was denied in 2014.

Other sports

Field Hockey

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Belmont Abbey College	Belmont, North Carolina	Crusaders	Conference !Carolinas
Molloy College	Rockville Centre, New York	Lions	East Coast
Queens University of Charlotte	Charlotte, North Carolina	Royals	South Atlantic
Saint Thomas !St. Thomas Aquinas College	Sparkill, New York	Spartans	East Coast

Belmont Abbey College — will join the Eastern College Athletic Conference in 2017.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Joins
Converse College	Spartanburg, South Carolina	Valkyries	Conference !Carolinas	2017

Golf

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
California State University, Chico	Chico, California	Wildcats	California Collegiate		Y
California State University, East Bay	Hayward, California	Pioneers	California Collegiate		Y
California State University, Monterey Bay	Seaside, California	Otters	California Collegiate		Y
California State University San Marcos	San Marcos, California	Cougars	California Collegiate		Y
Daemen College	Amherst, New York	Wildcats	East Coast	Y
Long Island University–Post	Brookville, New York	Pioneers	East Coast		Y
Philadelphia University	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Rams	Central Atlantic		Y
Post University	Waterbury, Connecticut	Eagles	Central Atlantic		Y
Roberts Wesleyan College	Chili, New York	Redhawks	East Coast	Y
Saint Thomas !St. Thomas Aquinas College	Sparkill, New York	Spartans	East Coast	Y
Sonoma State University	Rohnert Park, California	Seawolves	California Collegiate		Y

Reclassifying institution in yellow.

Rowing

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference
Assumption College	Worcester, Massachusetts	Greyhounds	Northeast-10
California, San Diego !University of California, San Diego	La Jolla, California	Tritons	California Collegiate
Central Oklahoma !University of Central Oklahoma	Edmond, Oklahoma	Bronchos	Mid-America
Charleston !University of Charleston	Charleston, West Virginia	Golden Eagles	Mountain East
Franklin Pierce University	Rindge, New Hampshire	Ravens	Northeast-10
Mercyhurst University	Erie, Pennsylvania	Lakers	Pennsylvania State
Merrimack College	North Andover, Massachusetts	Warriors	Northeast-10
Philadelphia University	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Rams	Central Atlantic

Swimming & Diving

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
North Carolina-Pembroke !University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Pembroke, North Carolina	Braves	Peach Belt		Y
Simon Fraser University	Burnaby, British Columbia	Clan	Great Northwest	Y	Y

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)	Joins
Findlay !University of Findlay	Findlay, Ohio	Oilers	Great Midwest	Y	Y	2017
Hillsdale College	Hillsdale, Michigan	Chargers	Great Midwest		Y	2017
Oklahoma Christian University	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	Eagles	Heartland	Y	Y	2017

Findlay, Hillsdale College — swimming & diving will join the Independents with move to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017.

Tennis

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	(M)	(W)
Augustana University	Sioux Falls, South Dakota	Vikings	Northern Sun	Y
California, San Diego !University of California, San Diego	La Jolla, California	Tritons	California Collegiate	Y	Y

Sports not in D-II

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Sport
Alderson Broaddus University	Philippi, West Virginia	Battlers	Great Midwest	Volleyball, Men'sMen's Volleyball
Augusta University	Augusta, Georgia	Jaguars	Peach Belt	Golf, Women'sWomen's Golf
Belmont Abbey College	Belmont, North Carolina	Crusaders	Conference !Carolinas	Bowling
Carson–Newman University	Jefferson City, Tennessee	Eagles	South Atlantic	Beach Volleyball
Chestnut Hill College	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Griffins	Central Atlantic	Bowling
Coker College	Hartsville, South Carolina	Cobras	South Atlantic	Volleyball, Men'sMen's Volleyball
Colorado Mesa University	Grand Junction, Colorado	Mavericks	Rocky Mountain	Beach Volleyball
Concordia University–Irvine	Irvine, California	Eagles	Pacific West	Beach Volleyball
Concordia University–Irvine	Irvine, California	Eagles	Pacific West	Volleyball, Men'sMen's Volleyball
Eckerd College	Saint Petersburg !St. Petersburg, Florida	Tritons	Sunshine State	Beach Volleyball
Francis Marion University	Florence, South Carolina	Patriots	Peach Belt	Golf, Men'sMen's Golf
Holy Names University	Oakland, California	Hawks	Pacific West	Volleyball, Men'sMen's Volleyball
Lincoln Memorial University	Harrogate, Tennessee	Railsplitters	South Atlantic	Beach Volleyball
Lincoln Memorial University	Harrogate, Tennessee	Railsplitters	South Atlantic	Volleyball, Men'sMen's Volleyball
Long Island University–Post	Brookville, New York	Pioneers	East Coast	Fencing (Women's only)
New York Institute of Technology	Old Westbury, New York	Bears	East Coast	Baseball
Post University	Waterbury, Connecticut	Eagles	Central Atlantic	Bowling
				Ice Hockey, Men'sMen's Ice Hockey
				Ice Hockey, Women'sWomen's Ice Hockey
Spring Hill College	Mobile, Alabama	Badgers	Southern Intercollegiate	Beach Volleyball
Texas A&M University–Kingsville	Kingsville, Texas	Javelinas	Lone Star	Beach Volleyball
Ursuline College	Pepper Pike, Ohio	Arrows	Great Midwest	Bowling
Wilmington University	New Castle, Delaware	Wildcats	Central Atlantic	Bowling

Reclassifying institution in yellow.
Concordia–Irvine — men's volleyball will join the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation in 2017.

Future members

Institution	Location	Nickname	Primary Conference	Sport	Joins
Davenport University	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Panthers	Great Lakes	Bowling	2017
Davenport University	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Panthers	Great Lakes	Volleyball, Men'sMen's Volleyball	2017
Queens University of Charlotte	Charlotte, North Carolina	Royals	South Atlantic	Volleyball, Men'sMen's Volleyball	2017

Reclassifying institution in yellow.

References

↑ "Auburn Montgomery Accepts Invitation to Gulf South Conference". Auburn University at Montgomery Athletics. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
↑ "SAC Announces 2015-18 Football Schedules, Introduces Agreement with Limestone". South Atlantic Conference. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
↑ "The South Atlantic Conference Announces Football Scheduling Agreement with UNC Pembroke". South Atlantic Conference. Retrieved January 13, 2015.

NCAA Division II Independents

All-sport	Auburn–Montgomery Warhawks Bluefield State Big Blues & Lady Blues Oakland City Mighty Oaks Salem International Tigers

Football	Alderson Broaddus Kentucky Wesleyan Limestone Malone UNC Pembroke North Greenville

Lacrosse	Men — Alabama–Huntsville Davis & Elkins Felician Georgian Court Notre Dame de Namur Post Shorter Young Harris Women — Concordia–St. Paul

Soccer	Men — Chowan Women — Chowan Lincoln (PA)

Wrestling	Alderson Broaddus American International Long Island–Post Notre Dame College Ohio Valley Ouachita Baptist Shorter Simon Fraser West Liberty Wheeling Jesuit

NCAA Division II

Atlantic	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Mountain East Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Independent — Bluefield State College

Central	Great American Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

East	Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference East Coast Conference Northeast-10 Conference

Midwest	Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Great Lakes Valley Conference Great Midwest Athletic Conference Independent — Oakland City University Salem International University

South	Gulf South Conference Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Sunshine State Conference Independent — Auburn University at Montgomery

South Central	Heartland Conference Lone Star Conference Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Southeast	Conference Carolinas Peach Belt Conference South Atlantic Conference

West	California Collegiate Athletic Association Great Northwest Athletic Conference Pacific West Conference

Division II	Independents ECAC Division II Lacrosse League

NCAA	Conferences Institutions Baseball (Championship) Basketball (Men, Women) Cross Country (Men, Women) Field Hockey (Championship) Football (Championship) Golf (Men, Women) Lacrosse (Men, Women) Rowing (Championship) Soccer (Men, Women) Softball (Championship) Swimming & Diving (Men, Women) Tennis (Men, Women) Track & Field (Men's indoor and outdoor, Women's indoor and outdoor) Volleyball (Championship) Wrestling (Championship) Discontinued — Ice Hockey (Championship)

NCAA Division II football conferences

Super Region 1	Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Mountain East Conference Northeast-10 Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Super Region 2	Gulf South Conference South Atlantic Conference Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Independent — Limestone College University of North Carolina at Pembroke North Greenville University

Super Region 3	Great American Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Super Region 4	Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Great Lakes Valley Conference Lone Star Conference Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Division II	Great Midwest Athletic Conference Independents

NCAA	Conferences Institutions Football (Championship)

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