Division III Reclassification Information
On May 20, 2015, Brevard President Dr. David C. Joyce announced that the college would apply to reclassify its athletic teams from NCAA Division II to Division III. The process will begin with an exploratory year that commences in the fall of 2016, with the college expected to enter the provisional membership process in the 2017-2018 academic year.
This page will be updated with new information and media stories on the transition process.
Media from Brevard College
May 20, 2015: Brevard announces reclassification to Division III
Video of Division III Press Conference: 2015 BC Athletic Reclassification
December 9, 2015: Brevard accepted for membership in USA South Athletic Conference
June 27, 2019: Brevard College Advances to Final Year of NCAA Division III Provisional Membership
Stories on Division III Transition
May 18, 2015: Brevard College planning move to Division III (PolkSports.com)
May 20, 2015: Leveling the Field (WLOS-TV, Asheville ABC affiliate)
May 21, 2015: College President Answers Questions About Division III Transition (Transylvania Times)
May 25, 2015: BC Coaches React To Division III Decision (Transylvania Times)
May 28, 2015: Right Move to Division III (Transylvania Times editorial)
December 9, 2015: Brevard College Set to Join USA South (USA South Athletic Conference)
June 27, 2019: BREVARD COLLEGE ADVANCES TO FINAL YEAR OF NCAA DIVISION III PROVISIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Brevard College Transition from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division III Timeline
Academic Year: 2016-2017
Exploratory Year | South Atlantic Conference
August 2016 - Certify all Student-Athletes Under DII legislation
October 2016 - Receive NCAA DIII Mentor
January 2017 - Submit Official Reclassifying Application to NCAA Staff
January 2017 - Attend NCAA Convention as DII Members
February 2018 - Receive Notification of Application Status
Academic Year: 2017-2018
Reclassifying Year 1 | USA - South Athletic Conference
August 2017 - Certify all Student-Athletes Under DIII legislation
September 2017 - Officially Begin Reclassifying Process
September/ October 2017 - NCAA Staff Will Visit Campus
January 2018 - Attend NCAA Convention as DIII Members
June 2018 - Year 1 Report Due To NCAA
Mid-June 2018 - NCAA Report Provides Feedback On Institution Reports
Academic Year: 2018-2019
Reclassifying Year 2 | USA - South Athletic Conference
August 2018 - Certify all Student-Athletes Under DIII legislation
September/ October 2018 - Year 2 Video Conference with NCAA Staff
January 2019 - Attend NCAA Convention as DIII Members
June 2019 - Year 2 Report Due To NCAA
Mid-June 2019 - NCAA Report Provides Feedback On Institution Reports
*Submit Four-Year Provision Waiver, Bylaw 20.3.3.1
Academic Year: 2019-2020
Waiver 20.3.3.1 Granted to Brevard College - Waives Year 3
Reclassifying Year 4 | USA - South Athletic Conference
August 2019 - Certify all Student-Athletes Under DIII legislation
September/ October 2019 - Year 4 Video Conference with NCAA Staff
January 2020 - Attend NCAA Convention as DIII Members
June 2020 - Year 4 Report Due To NCAA
Mid-June 2020 - NCAA Report Provides Feedback On Institution Reports
* become fully active members in September 2020.
Academic Year: 2020-2021 (Full NCAA DIII Members)