Pursuing NCAA Membership

Pursuing NCAA Membership

After more than a quarter century of competition under the NAIA banner, Menlo Athletics recently took the first steps to move to the NCAA to compete as a Division II school. NAIA has been a great home for Menlo College, but over the years, the locus for most NAIA play has moved south to Southern California and Arizona, necessitating significant travel in order to complete each season. In contrast, NCAA Division II has a significant presence in Northern California, affording the opportunity for significantly reduced travel obligations. Menlo has already applied to become a Division II member of the NCAA PacWest Conference, and plans to apply to become an NCAA member within the coming weeks. If successful, Menlo’s 18 varsity teams will first complete under the NCAA banner in the 2024-25 season. We’re planning ahead!