Intercollegiate Athletics
Intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the total program of Ottawa University. The aim is to provide an opportunity for highly skilled students to participate in the various athletics sponsored by the NCCAA.
NCCAA Affiliation Statement
The OUAZ-Surprise campus of Ottawa University is affiliated with the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The purpose of the NCCAA is to promote “outreach and ministry,” and to maintain, enhance, and promote “intercollegiate athletic competition with a Christian perspective.”
Men’s Intercollegiate Programs
Varsity competition for men is available in:
Women’s Intercollegiate Programs
Varsity competition for women is available in:
Eligibility Regulations
The rules and regulations of the NCCAA apply to both men’s and women’s athletics. You must, if a first-time entering first-year student, meet two of the three entry-level requirements:
- Earn a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT.
- Achieve an overall high school GPA of at least a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Graduate in the top half of your high school graduating class.
This is not a complete listing of the rules and regulations of the NCCAA. See the Director of Athletics at the OUAZ-Surprise campus for further information.