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3 | Disclaimer: Information is accurate as far as I know. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Credit: Stephen W. Dittmore, PhD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Contact: steve.dittmore[at]gmail.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9 | Chicago State | 6/23/2020 | M soccer | https://www.gocsucougars.com/news/2020/6/23/general-chicago-state-university-board-of-trustees-announces-discontinuation-of-baseball.aspx | M CC | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Hartford | 10/8/2020 | esports | https://www.hartfordhawks.com/news/2020/10/8/general-hartford-athletics-adds-varsity-esports-to-sports-lineup.aspx | Transitioned to D3 | M fencing | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | UMES | 11/12/2020 | W beach volleyball | https://easternshorehawks.com/news/2020/11/12/womens-volleyball-hawks-to-add-beach-volleyball-in-2022.aspx | https://easternshorehawks.com/news/2021/8/4/womens-volleyball-beach-volleyball-launch-pushed-back-one-year-to-spring-2023.aspx | Not added | M football | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Omaha | 12/11/2020 | M swim & dive | https://omavs.com/news/2020/12/11/general-omaha-athletics-to-sponsor-mens-swimming-diving.aspx | M golf | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Fairleigh Dickinson | 1/13/2021 | M volleyball | https://fduknights.com/news/2021/1/13/general-fdu-announces-the-addition-of-mens-volleyball.aspx | M ice hockey | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Fairleigh Dickinson | 1/19/2021 | W lacrosse | https://fduknights.com/news/2021/1/19/general-fdu-adds-womens-lacrosse-as-its-21st-sport.aspx | M indoor T&F | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Tarleton State | 1/19/2021 | W soccer | https://tarletonsports.com/news/2021/1/19/general-tarleton-to-begin-womens-soccer-program-fall-2022-search-for-head-coach-under-way.aspx | M lacrosse | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Bryant (RI) | 4/22/21 | W golf, W bowling, W rowing | https://www.bryantbulldogs.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210422qcgvgn | M outdoor T&F | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Princeton (NJ) | 5/5/21 | W rugby | https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2021/5/3/general-womens-rugby-elevated-to-varsity-sport-beginning-in-2022-23.aspx | M rugby | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Xavier (OH) | 5/16/21 | W lacrosse | https://goxavier.com/news/2021/5/16/athletic-department-xavier-athletics-announces-the-addition-of-womens-lacrosse.aspx | M soccer | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Long Island U (NY) | 5/13/21 | M volleyball | https://www.liuathletics.com/news/2021/5/13/general-liu-announces-addition-of-mens-volleyball.aspx | M swim & dive | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | UT Martin | 6/9/21 | Stunt | https://utmsports.com/news/2021/6/9/spirit-ut-martin-to-add-stunt-as-a-competitive-sport-for-2021-22-academic-year.aspx | https://utmsports.com/news/2023/2/24/stunt-skyhawks-to-field-stunt-as-a-non-ncaa-sanctioned-sport-this-spring.aspx | M tennis | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Clemson | 6/17/21 | W lacrosse; W gymnastics | https://clemsontigers.com/clemson-athletics-to-add-womens-lacrosse-and-womens-gymnastics/ | M triathlon | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Augustana (SD) | 6/15/21 | M ice hockey | https://www.aberdeennews.com/story/news/education/2021/06/16/augustana-university-sioux-falls-mens-division-hockey-team-ncaa/5295016001/ | https://goaugie.com/news/2021/10/5/mens-hockey-augustana-university-formally-announces-addition-of-mens-hockey-program-breaks-ground-on-midco-arena.aspx | M volleyball | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Central Michigan | 8/5/21 | M golf | https://cmuchippewas.com/news/2021/8/5/general-cmu-athletics-adds-mens-golf.aspx | M wrestling | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Eastern Illinois (IL) | 8/6/21 | W beach volleyball | https://eiupanthers.com/news/2021/8/6/general-eiu-adds-beach-volleyball-for-2021-22-season.aspx | W acrobatics | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Kansas City (MO) | 8/16/21 | esports | https://kcroos.com/news/2021/8/16/general-kansas-city-adds-esports-as-a-varsity-sport.aspx | Not added | W beach | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Kentucky | 9/9/21 | Stunt | https://ukathletics.com/news/2021/9/9/general-kentucky-athletics-adds-sport-of-stunt.aspx | W bowling | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Monmouth (NJ) | 9/16/21 | W rowing | https://monmouthhawks.com/news/2021/9/16/rowing-monmouth-university-to-begin-womens-rowing-in-2022-23.aspx | W cheer | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Tarleton State (TX) | 9/21/21 | M golf | https://tarletonsports.com/news/2021/9/21/general-tarleton-to-revive-mens-golf-program.aspx | W dance | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Iowa | 9/23/21 | W wrestling | https://dailyiowan.com/2021/09/23/title-ix-settlement-a-catalyst-launching-iowa-womens-wrestling-barta-says/ | W flag football | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Morgan State (MD) | 10/21/21 | M wrestling | https://morganstatebears.com/news/2021/10/21/general-largest-donation-in-morgan-state-university-athletics-history-paves-way-for-return-of-division-i-collegiate-wrestling-following-24-year-hiatus.aspx | W golf | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | South Florida | 11/10/21 | W lacrosse | https://gousfbulls.com/news/2021/11/10/general-usf-to-add-womens-lacrosse-in-2023-24.aspx | W gymnastics | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Rhode Island | 12/2/21 | W lacrosse | https://www.uri.edu/news/2021/12/rhode-island-athletics-to-add-womens-lacrosse-as-a-varsity-program/ | W ice hockey | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Eastern Kentucky | 12/9/21 | M tennis, W tennis | https://ekusports.com/news/2021/12/9/general-eku-reinstates-tennis-programs.aspx | W lacrosse | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | UTEP | 1/21/22 | W beach volleyball | https://utepminers.com/news/2022/1/21/womens-volleyball-utep-athletics-to-add-beach-volleyball-as-17th-d-i-sport-in-2023.aspx | W outdoor T&F | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | South Florida | 2/1/22 | W beach volleyball | https://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/2/1/usf-to-add-womens-beach-volleyball-in-2024-25.aspx | https://gousfbulls.com/news/2023/6/29/usf-beach-volleyball-to-begin-competition-in-2025-26-season.aspx | W rowing | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Lindenwood (MO) | 3/23/22 | M ice hockey | https://lindenwoodlions.com/news/2022/3/23/mens-ice-hockey-lindenwood-adds-ncaa-mens-division-i-hockey.aspx | W rugby | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Wright State (OH) | 4/4/22 | W bowling, M OT&F, M IT&F | https://wsuraiders.com/news/2022/4/4/general-wright-state-adding-three-ncaa-sport-offerings.aspx | W soccer | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Vanderbilt (TN) | 4/19/22 | W volleyball | https://vucommodores.com/vanderbilt-adds-volleyball-as-varsity-sport/ | W stunt | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Duquense (PA) | 4/19/22 | W triathlon, W golf, W acrobatics | https://goduquesne.com/news/2022/4/19/general-duquesne-creates-additional-student-athlete-opportunities.aspx | W swim & dive | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | U.S. Naval Academy (MD) | 5/16/22 | M rugby, W rugby | https://navysports.com/news/2022/5/16/mens-rugby-naval-academy-elevates-mens-and-womens-rugby-from-club-to-varsity-status.aspx | W tennis | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Abilene Christian (TX) | 5/31/22 | W golf | https://acusports.com/news/2022/5/31/general-addition-of-womens-golf-among-upcoming-sport-transitions.aspx | W triathlon | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Wagner (NY) | 7/12/22 | M fencing, cheer | https://wagnerathletics.com/news/2022/7/12/general-wagner-adds-mens-fencing-competitive-cheerleading-as-varsity-sports.aspx | W volleyball | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Jacksonville State (AL) | 7/24/22 | W bowling | https://jsuchanticleer.com/2022/07/24/jsu-to-bring-ncaa-bowling-to-womens-sports%ef%bf%bc/ | https://jsugamecocksports.com/news/2023/1/10/Womens_bowling_announcement.aspx | W wrestling | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Arizona | 8/22/22 | W triathlon | https://arizonawildcats.com/news/2022/8/22/general-arizona-athletics-adds-womens-triathlon-as-22nd-sport.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Sam Houston (TX) | 8/25/22 | W beach volleyball | https://gobearkats.com/news/2022/8/25/bearkat-athletics-to-add-beach-volleyball-in-2025.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Iona (NY) | 8/30/22 | M lacrosse, W acrobactics | https://ionagaels.com/news/2022/8/29/iona-announces-addition-of-mens-lacrosse-womens-acrobatics-tumbling.aspx | TOTAL | 97 | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Texas | 8/30/22 | W beach volleyball | https://texassports.com/news/2022/8/30/texas-athletics-beach-volleyball-added-as-uts-21st-intercollegiate-sport.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Marshall (WV) | 10/19/22 | M IT&F, M OT&F | https://herdzone.com/news/2022/10/19/marshall-announces-return-of-mens-track-and-field-program | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | UTRGV (TX) | 11/18/22 | M football, W swim & dive | https://goutrgv.com/news/2022/11/18/football-utrgv-announces-approval-of-football-womens-aquatics-band-spirit-programs.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Long Island U (NY) | 1/24/23 | W acrobatics | https://headlines.liu.edu/?p=5993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | High Point (NC) | 2/15/23 | W rowing | https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2023/2/15/general-high-point-university-to-add-womens-rowing-to-division-i-sport-offerings.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | U.S. Naval Academy (MD) | 3/1/23 | W triathlon | https://navysports.com/news/2023/3/1/general-womens-triathlon-to-become-the-36th-varsity-sport-at-the-naval-academy.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Central Arkansas (AR) | 3/2/23 | Stunt | https://ucasports.com/news/2023/3/2/uca-adding-stunt-as-varsity-sport-in-2023.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Longwood (VA) | 3/21/23 | M OT&F, W OT&F | https://longwoodlancers.com/news/2023/3/21/longwood-set-to-add-outdoor-track-program-next-season.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Southern (LA) | 3/24/23 | M golf, W golf, M tennis | https://gojagsports.com/news/2023/3/24/athletics-southern-athletics-announces-the-return-of-men-womens-golf-programs-and-mens-tennis.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Tarleton (TX) | 4/24/23 | W beach volleyball | https://tarletonsports.com/news/2023/4/24/womens-volleyball-tarleton-adds-beach-volleyball-as-17th-intercollegiate-sport-will-compete-in-conference-usa.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Binghampton (NY) | M ice hockey, W field hockey | https://www.wicz.com/story/48706920/bu-ad-gene-marshall-confirms-school-is-working-on-bringing-ice-hockey-field-hockey-with-potential-start-date-in-20242025-academic-year | https://binghamtonbearcats.com/news/2023/4/12/general-director-of-athletics-marshall-shares-vision-with-local-media.aspx | Not added | ||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Niagara (NY) | 6/6/23 | W bowling | https://purpleeagles.com/news/2023/6/6/womens-bowling-niagara-adds-womens-bowling-names-jeff-walsh-head-coach.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Albany (NY) | 8/3/23 | W rowing | https://ualbanysports.com/news/2023/8/3/athletics-university-at-albany-to-add-womens-rowing.aspx | https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2023-ualbany-adding-womens-rowing?utm_source=The+NightCap&utm_campaign=20e415c04a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_08_08_04_52&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-20e415c04a-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D | ||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Wichita State (KS) | 9/8/23 | W bowling | https://goshockers.com/news/2023/9/8/wichita-state-athletics-adds-womens-bowling.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Florida State | 10/3/23 | W lacrosse | https://seminoles.com/news/2023/10/3/athletics-florida-state-to-add-womens-lacrosse-as-scholarship-sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | St. Joseph's (PA) | 10/16/23 | W golf | https://sjuhawks.com/news/2023/10/16/saint-josephs-athletics-announces-addition-of-womens-golf.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Northern Kentucky (KY) | 11/8/23 | M volleyball, M swim & dive, W swim & dive, M triathlon, W triathlon, Stunt | https://nkunorse.com/news/2023/11/8/general-northern-kentucky-athletics-to-expand-with-six-new-sports-programs.aspx | M volley 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Maryland-Eastern Shore | 11/9/23 | M volleyball | https://umeshawksports.com/news/2023/11/9/mens-volleyball-university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-announces-the-addition-of-mens-volleyball.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Mount St. Mary's (MD) | 11/13/23 | Dance | https://mountathletics.com/news/2023/11/13/dance-team-mount-st-marys-adds-varsity-dance-program.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Delaware | 12/1/23 | W ice hockey | https://bluehens.com/news/2023/12/1/delaware-athletics-delaware-to-add-varsity-womens-ice-hockey-joining-college-hockey-america | |||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Austin Peay (TN) | 3/11/24 | W lacrosse | https://letsgopeay.com/news/2024/3/11/athletics-womens-lacrosse-set-to-become-austin-peays-17th-ncaa-division-i-intercollegiate-team.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Missouri State (MO) | 12/11/23 | W acrobatics, W stunt | https://missouristatebears.com/news/2023/12/11/general-missouri-state-will-add-two-womens-varsity-sports.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Alabama State (AL) | 4/2/24 | W flag football | https://bamastatesports.com/news/2024/4/2/general-alabama-state-athletics-adding-womens-flag-football.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | LaSalle (PA) | 4/16/24 | M baseball (reinstated), W acro, W rugby, W triathlon | https://goexplorers.com/news/2024/4/16/general-la-salle-university-announces-addition-of-four-varsity-sport-programs.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Rice (TX) | 5/10/24 | W golf | https://riceowls.com/news/2024/5/10/rice-to-add-womens-golf-in-2026 | Fall 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Alabama A&M (AL) | 6/12/24 | M CC | https://aamusports.com/news/2024/6/12/mens-cross-country-alabama-am-reinstates-mens-cross-country-program.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Toledo (OH) | 7/2/24 | W rowing | https://utrockets.com/news/2024/7/2/athletics-university-of-toledo-to-add-womens-rowing-as-a-varsity-sport-in-2025-26.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Manhattan (NY) | 7/9/24 | M volleyball, W golf, W acrobatics | https://gojaspers.com/news/2024/7/9/general-manhattan-adds-three-sports-for-2025-2026.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 7/23/24 | W golf | https://uapblionsroar.com/news/2024/7/23/general-uapbwomensgolf-golden-lions-teeing-up-to-add-womens-golf-in-2025.aspx | Not listed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Providence (RI) | 8/7/24 | M golf, w golf | https://friars.com/news/2024/8/7/general-providence-college-announces-addition-of-mens-and-womens-golf-as-varsity-athletic-teams.aspx?utm_source=www.extrapointsmb.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=ohio-state-s-potential-budget-cuts-could-be-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine&_bhlid=4f7cbfc913d4398591e9aa85a1f0e233bbedb974 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Eastern Washington | 10/15/24 | M golf | https://goeags.com/news/2024/10/15/general-mens-golf-to-return-as-ewu-athletics-varsity-program.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Canisius | 11/1/24 | W acrobatics | https://gogriffs.com/news/2024/11/1/general-canisius-university-announces-the-addition-of-womens-acrobatics-and-tumbling.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Mount St. Mary's (MD) | 11/7/24 | W flag football | https://mountathletics.com/news/2024/11/7/mount-st-marys-to-add-womens-flag-football-as-varsity-sport-in-2025-26.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Delaware St. | 11/7/24 | W wrestling | https://dsuhornets.com/news/2024/11/7/general-hbcu-wrestling-and-delaware-state-announce-the-first-ever-division-i-womens-wrestling-program.aspx | |||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Long Island U (NY) | 3/17/25 | W flag football, W triathlon | https://www.liuathletics.com/news/2025/3/17/general-liu-athletics-adds-triathlon-womens-flag-football.aspx | Not counted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Creighton (NE) | 4/17/25 | Co-ed cheer | https://gocreighton.com/news/2025/4/17/dance-team-limbo-hired-to-direct-spirit-programs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | St. Bonaventure (NY) | 5/8/25 | W golf | https://gobonnies.com/news/2025/5/8/bonnies-announce-addition-of-womens-golf-to-division-i-profile-for-2026-27.aspx?utm_medium=sidearm-email&utm_source=gobonnies.com&utm_campaign=Bonnies+Announce+Addition+of+Women%27s+Golf+to+Division+I+Profile+for+2026-27&utm_content=202b92a8-986a-4e41-9b50-f932e6e9734f | Fall 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Marquette (WI) | 5/8/25 | W swim & dive | https://gomarquette.com/news/2025/5/7/general-marquette-athletics-announces-addition-of-womens-swimming | Not counted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Radford (VA) | 5/12/25 | M IT&F, M OT&F, W flag football | https://radfordathletics.com/news/2025/5/12/radford-athletics-radford-university-restructures-athletics-program-to-grow-division-i-sports-broaden-appeal-of-program-offerings.aspx | Not counted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Texas-Arlington | 5/15/25 | W flag football | https://utamavs.com/news/2025/5/15/ut-arlington-to-add-womens-flag-football-will-begin-play-in-spring-2027.aspx | Spring 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Pacific | 5/19/25 | M cc, M IT&F, M OT&F | https://www.pacific.edu/pacific-newsroom/pacific-navigating-unprecedented-ncaa-changes-through-growth | |||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Lehigh | 5/27/25 | W wrestling | https://lehighsports.com/news/2025/5/27/lehigh-university-adds-womens-wrestling-as-26th-varsity-sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Tulsa | 6/16/25 | M golf | https://tulsahurricane.com/news/2025/6/16/tulsa-hurricane-tulsa-welcomes-return-of-mens-golf-program | |||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Wisconsin-Green Bay | M nordic skiing, W nordic skiing | https://greenbayphoenix.com/news/2020/9/17/nordic-skiing-lee-reinke-named-head-coach-of-green-bay-nordic-ski-programs.aspx | https://fox11online.com/sports/college/university-wisconsin-green-bay-phoenix-ncaa-probation-athletic-sports-sponsorships-nordic-ski-tennis-cuts-defunding-minimum-requirements | Not counted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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94 | SPORTS DROPPED | CUT BY SPORT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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96 | Old Dominion | 4/3/2020 | M wrestling | https://odusports.com/news/2020/4/2/odu-discontinues-wrestling-program.aspx | co-ed sailing | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Cincinnati | 4/15/2020 | M soccer | https://gobearcats.com/news/2020/4/14/uc-discontinues-mens-soccer-program.aspx | M baseball | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Wisconsin-Green Bay | 4/25/2020 | M tennis, W tennis | https://greenbayphoenix.com/news/2020/4/24/general-statement-from-uw-green-bay-and-athletics-director.aspx | M basketball | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Florida International | 5/7/2020 | M indoor T&F | https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds/status/1258175871757754370 | M CC | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Akron | 5/15/2020 | M CC (reinstated), M golf, W tennis | https://gozips.com/news/2020/5/14/general-redesigning-the-univeristy-of-akron-athletics-update.aspx | https://twitter.com/AkronZips/status/1602672442383560704 | M fencing | 1 |