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Athletics

Mercyhurst University competes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II level in 24 varsity sports and in the Division I Level for Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey.

The conference affiliations include the Eastern College Athletic Conference, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (men’s lacrosse), Intercollegiate Rowing Association (men’s), Atlantic Hockey Association (men), College Hockey America (women), Collegiate Water Polo Association (men) and Western Water Polo Association (women).

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Division I

Division II

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Sport Sponsorship

Mercyhurst and the PSAC
On July 1, 2008, Mercyhurst entered a new era in university athletics with its admission to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

Conference Members

Mercyhurst and Atlantic Hockey
Mercyhurst was accepted into the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in Division I Hockey for the 1999-2000 season. In July 2003, the MAAC discontinued sponsoring hockey because only one of its schools had men’s ice hockey. The same former members of the MAAC formed a new conference called the Atlantic Hockey Conference effective in the 2003-2004 season.

. Atlantic Hockey Association Members

The AHA is one of five Division I Hockey Conferences for men in the country.

Mercyhurst and the CHA
Beginning in 2002-2003, Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey team became a charter member of the newly formed Division I College Hockey America conference. The other members are Lindenwood, Penn State, RIT, Robert Morris and Syracuse.

College Hockey America Members

Athletic Eligibility
The operative policy on athletic eligibility at Mercyhurst University is:

• In general, student-athletes must be in good standing as defined by Mercyhurst University.
• Student-athletes must maintain progress towards degree as defined by NCAA standards, which include a specified number of credits earned per semester and per academic year as well as a minimum cumulative grade point average following every term.

Club Sports
Mercyhurst provides club sports as a way to encourage participation in activities that enhance health and well-being, in addition to fostering a sense of community and inclusion within the Laker campus. Club sports offer students a chance to learn a new sport, keep fit and compete against other University clubs or varsity teams. All clubs are open to any full-time student with any level of experience. Here is a list of club sports offered:

Intramural Sports
The intramural segment of the Lakers’ program serves the recreational needs of our students. Intramurals enhance the closeness and cooperation of the athletes while improving their physical conditioning and skills. Mercyhurst offers a variety of intramural sports during the course of the academic year.