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Athletics

Mercyhurst University competes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level in varsity sports. Mercyhurst’s 750 varsity student-athletes have an average GPA of consistently above 3.40.  The primary conference for the university is the Northeast Conference.

National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I

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 toward a 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 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. The club sports offered at Mercyhurst are:

Intramural Sports
Intramurals enhance the closeness and cooperation of the participants while improving their physical conditioning and skills. Mercyhurst offers a variety of intramural sports during the course of the academic year.