athletic teams are called the Crimson Pride. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing as an NAIA Independent within the Continental Athletic Conference starting in the 2022–23 academic year. IUPUC is in the process of applying for membership in the River States Conference (RSC). IUPUC competes in four intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball and cross country; while women's sports include cross country and softball. IUPUC will be adding men’s and women’s soccer and women's volleyball for the 2023–24 seasons. On October 24, 2022, IUPUC announced that they will join the River States Conference (RSC) beginning the 2023–24 school year. References External links Official athletics website Indiana University, Purdue C Columbus Purdue University Educational institutions established in 1970 Columbus, Indiana Joint-venture schools Buildings and structures in Bartholomew County, Indiana Education in Bartholomew County, Indiana