will allow them to become employed by fire departments around the nation. Athletics The Southwestern Adventist (SWAU) athletic teams are called the Knights. The university is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) since the 2002–03 academic year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Southwest Region of the Division II level. The Knights previously competed in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1998–99 to 2001–02. SWAU competes in eight intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, soccer and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cross country, gymnastics and tennis. See also List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities Seventh-day Adventist education References External links Official athletics website Private universities and colleges in Texas Universities and colleges affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church Seventh-day Adventist universities and colleges in the United States Educational institutions established in 1893 Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Education in Johnson County, Texas 1893 establishments in Texas USCAA member institutions