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Athletics
As an NCAA Division III institution, the University of Saint Joseph houses 16 varsity teams, intramurals, and numerous recreation and wellness programs. The University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
The USJ Athletic Department has been fully established as an NCAA Division III athletic program since the fall of 1993. The Blue Jays have won GNAC championships in women’s volleyball, women’s basketball, women’s tennis, softball, men’s basketball, men’s soccer, and men’s lacrosse. The University of Saint Joseph also offers varsity programs in women’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, men’s swimming & diving, women’s swimming & diving, men’s tennis, field hockey, and baseball.
In keeping with the University’s educational and athletic mission statement, all students must be in good academic standing as determined by the University and must also maintain full-time undergraduate status for eligibility on a varsity team. The athletic department at the University of Saint Joseph complements students’ academic experience with a competitive physical regimen. Participation in athletics develops students’ leadership skills, strengthens their problem-solving capabilities, and allows them to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional fitness.