US EditionUniversity of New Haven accepts invitation from Northeast Conference, moving to NCAA D1
- The University of New Haven accepted an invitation to join the Northeast Conference and will begin its NCAA Division I transition on July 1, 2025.
- The school’s move to Division I follows its long membership in Division II’s Northeast-10 Conference since 2008 and reflects its aim to compete at a higher level.
- New Haven sponsors 20 varsity sports, with most programs integrating into NEC schedules immediately, except football, whose conference schedule is pending.
- NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris expressed excitement about University of New Haven joining the Northeast Conference, noting the institution's alignment with the conference’s commitment to academics, athletic excellence, and enhancing the student-athlete experience.
- The university will complete its NCAA reclassification by the 2028-29 season, becoming fully eligible for NCAA championship competitions and expanding its athletic profile within the NEC.
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New Haven transitions to D1, joins Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven accepted an invitation to join the Northeast Conference on July 1 and will begin transitioning from Division II to Division I. “We are thrilled to welcome the University of New Haven to the Northeast Conference family,” NEC commissioner Noreen Morris said in a statement Tuesday. “Making the move to Division I is a bold step, and we’re honored that New Haven chose to take that step with us. From the start, it was clear…
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New Haven accepts invitation to Northeast Conference as it begins transition to Division I
The University of New Haven has accepted an invitation to become a full member of the Northeast Conference when it begins its transition from Division II to Division I on July 1. Commissioner Noreen Morris and school president Jens Frederiksen…
University of New Haven accepts invitation from Northeast Conference, moving to NCAA D1
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The University of New Haven is set to join the Northeast Conference (NEC), according to an announcement made by school officials Tuesday. After accepting a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents, the university will begin its transition to NCAA Division I and the NEC during the 2025-26 academic year. It will not include football at first. THIS WEEK IN CONNECTICUT: Unive…
Charging Up! University of New Haven Accepts Northeast Conference Membership Invite - Mercyhurst University Athletics
Bridgewater, NJ -- The University of New Haven has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents and will officially join the league on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D.
CT University Elevating Sports To NCAA D-I, Joining CCSU In Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven is taking a huge step up in sports and competing at the level of the UConn Huskies.The Chargers will officially elevate their programs to NCAA Division I. New Haven will become the 10th full-time member of the Northeast Conference on Tuesday, July 1.The move was announced on Tuesday, May 6, by NEC commissioner Noreen Morris and university president Jens Frederiksen. Despite its name, the college has its main campus in…
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