MILTON, Mass. – The Curry College Athletic Department will be celebrating NCAA Division III Week April 5-11 through its social media channels over the next seven days.

Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community.

Curry Athletics will share content of why current student-athletes chose Division III and Curry via its social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Student-athletes are encouraged to share their stories as well with Curry Athletics by using the Division III Week hashtags #D3Week #whyD3.

WHAT IS DIVISION III WEEK?

Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community. During the week, every Division III school and conference office is encourage to conduct a type of outreach activity that falls into one of three categories: academic accomplishment, athletic experience; or leadership/community service/campus impact.

HOW DID DIVISION III WEEK COME TO BE?

The event is part of Division III's Identity Initiative, which was introduced in 2010 to sharpen the division's identity and to enable schools and conferences to more effectively explain why they prefer to compete in Division III. The initiative has been guided by a strategic-positioning platform, describing Division III as a place where student-athletes can "follow your passions and develop your potential," within an approach that combines rigorous academics, competitive sports and an opportunity to pursue other interests.

ABOUT DIVISION III

Division III is the largest division in terms of number of institutions and number of participants in the NCAA. As a Presidents Council, the NCAA helps ensure over 195,000 students at 446 institutions representing 44 conferences, can further their athletic careers while earning a degree. Division III is unique in not awarding athletic scholarships due to its unwavering commitment to the academic success of every student-athlete. The opportunity to play sports in college is a privilege, but we often forget taking part in collegiate athletics is also a choice. When high school seniors decide to be Division III student-athletes, their choice illustrates their passion for the sport and pursuit of an education. Division III student-athletes compete not for financial reward, but quite simply, for the love of the game.

THE THREE D'S

Discover

Division III student-athletes are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions beyond the classroom and field of play…to discover themselves.

Develop

Division III institutions provide an environment that encourages student-athletes to develop into well-rounded adults. Small class sizes, the ability to participate in more than one sport, and an emphasis on participating activities outside of the classroom are all hallmarks of the Division III experience.

Dedicate

Division III institutions expect student-athletes to dedicate themselves to achieving their potential. Student-athletes must manage their busy schedules, keep up with class work and face the same challenges as the rest of the student-body.

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