The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is proud to be part of NCAA Division II, celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2023-24 academic year. Division II was established in 1973 as a home for colleges and universities to provide athletics scholarships, the flexibility to pursue unlimited academic paths, and interactive community engagement to give student-athletes a balanced experience they can make their own.
 
Division II is kicking off a campaign to celebrate its 50th anniversary, releasing a logo to mark the occasion and announcing details about the effort. The division was founded Aug. 6, 1973, when NCAA members voted to reorganize into three divisions at a Special Convention. When the split occurred, 193 schools in 13 conferences chose to become founding Division II members. Complete NCAA Division II release
 
The CCAA joined NCAA Div. II in 1982, and since then, it has won more national team championships than any conference in the country (155). Click here to see a timeline of the history of NCAA Division II.
 
The CCAA is a Founding Conference, and the league currently boasts five Founding Members of NCAA Division II; Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State East Bay, Chico State, and San Francisco State. Click here to see the complete list.