nccs national volleyball championships

2009 Divisional Structure

Updated 3-11-2009

MEN'S DIVISIONS - Division size could change based on volume of teams
All men’s teams from a 4-year college/university with an enrollment of 15,000 or more must choose the DI/DI-AA divisional option. Only one men's team per university may enter MDI, MDI-AA, or MDII. An additional team from the same institution may enter the Men's Division III. By submitting their entry packet, teams automatically agree to accept the division they are placed in.

Men's Division I:
48 teams. Highest competitive level. Seeding committee places teams from 4-year colleges/universities. NOTE: Teams from institutions under the 15,000 enrollment figure can play up and compete in DI or DI AA (space permitting), but vacates its DII participation rights.

Men's Division I-AA:
48 teams. Preference given to teams of 15,000+ enrollment. Seeding committee places teams from 4-year colleges/universities. Teams that don’t get into this division, will remain on the DI/DI-AA wait list, and not roll over into DIII.

Men's Division II:
48 teams. Enrollment: less than 15,000 students at 4-year colleges/universities or if competitive enough can opt to compete in DI or DI AA (space permitting)

Men's Division III:
24 teams. This division is the only option for "B" teams that have their "A" team entered in DI, DI-AA or DII; as well as Junior/Community College teams and all 2-year schools; or teams with approval from the Director of Competition.

WOMEN'S DIVISIONS - Division size could change based on volume of teams
All 4-year schools must select DI unless they are a "B" team, with their "A" team entering DI. By submitting their entry packet, teams agree to accept the division they are placed in.

Women's Division I:
48 teams. Highest competitive level of play with the top 48 teams placed in this division determined by Ranking/Seeding Committee.

Women's Division II:
48 teams. Teams ranked between 49-96 by Ranking/Seeding Committee.

Women's Division III:
32 teams. This is for B teams or other teams that requested or whose submitted results merit this division.