The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference made up of member institutions in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Its mission is to conduct men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletics in a way that prioritizes academic programs and supports student-athletes in academics, competition, and life.
Collegiate athletics governance, NCAA competition and eligibility matters, student-athlete welfare, academic success, conference championships, and policies affecting intercollegiate sports administration.
Primarily funded by member institution dues, conference media and sponsorship revenues, championship events, and related athletics operations.
Member institutions including Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College; NCAA Division I; conference leadership and institutional presidents.
Non-profit intercollegiate athletic conference