NEWMAC Transition

Tradition with an Eye to the Future

Transitioning to the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) strengthens our priorities of academic excellence, principled competition, institutional collaboration, and the belief that athletics should reinforce the educational mission of higher education.

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Looking Forward

DIII Reclassification

Soaring into a New Era

Saint Anselm College made an application to the NEWMAC because the conference represents the most natural long-term institutional and philosophical alignment for our athletics program and for the educational experience we seek to provide our students.

Our interest is rooted not simply in athletics competition, but in shared institutional priorities: academic excellence, principled competition, institutional collaboration, and the belief that athletics should reinforce the educational mission of higher education.

The NEWMAC has developed one of the strongest academic identities among NCAA conferences. Saint Anselm believes that joining this community would both reinforce the Institution’s academic profile and strengthen its long-term stability. The conference's emphasis on academic excellence, integrity in competition, and student development through athletics closely mirrors the values that guide Saint Anselm’s institutional culture.

The Division III philosophy of prioritizing academic balance, broad participation, and the integration of athletics into campus life represents the model that most authentically reflects Saint Anselm’s approach to educating the whole person.

NEWMAC Transition Resources

We have compiled several resources, including a transition timeline and a detailed FAQ page, to help answer questions about the transition to NEWMAC. We're here to help and encourage current student-athletes and recruits to seek clarity on individual circumstances.

Student, Family, & General Inquiries:NEWMACtransition@anselm.edu
Press/Media Inquiries:ppronovost@anselm.edu

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Transition Timelines

This transition framework outlines a deliberate, phased approach for Saint Anselm College’s reclassification from Division II to Division III, designed to ensure institutional stability, student-athlete support, and NCAA compliance. For information specific to your class year, visit our For Student-Athletes page.

Moving from a Position of Strength

This transition is about solidifying our future and ensuring that Saint Anselm Athletics remains strong, sustainable, and mission-driven for the next generations. NEWMAC aligns us with highly stable, mission-focused peer institutions who share Saint Anselm's academic rigor, values, and financial stability, providing a strong foundation for the future.

The NEWMAC model supports mental well-being and healthy balance, giving student-athletes the ability to excel in their sport and fully experience the academic, social, and spiritual life that makes Saint Anselm College special.

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