STONY BROOK ATHLETICS
STONY BROOK ATHLETICS
The University at Stony Brook has upgraded its intercollegiate athletic program from the current NCAA Division II level to NCAA Division I status, effective in the 1999-2000 academic year. As such, Stony Brook has upgraded its 19 varsity athletic programs in compliance with NCAA Division I regulations.
The 1999-2000 Seawolves will compete as Independents, for both Men's and Women's Basketball - i.e., they will have no Conference affiliation.
Stony Brook offers 10 men's varsity sports:
Stony Brook offers 9 women's varsity sports:
Of the 19 varsity programs, the Women's Soccer and Men's Lacrosse teams have already competed at the NCAA Division I level, and have done so since the 1988-89 academic year. Effective in the 1999-2000 campaign, the football program will compete at the NCAA Division I-AA (non-scholarship) level.
The State University of New York at Stony Brook was founded in 1956 to produce teachers of science and mathematics.
Today, the early vision of Stony Brook has been realized. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as one of the nation's 70 leading research institutions, Stony Brook has exceptional strength in the sciences, mathematics, humanities, fine arts, social sciences, engineering, and health professions.
Stony Brook currently has an enrollment of over 17,000 students (11,000+ undergraduate students; 6,000+ graduate/professional students).