Athletics
Will each school’s athletic programs continue to operate independently?
In the near future, both institutions have advantages by remaining separate NCAA Division III sports programs, independent of each other. According to NCAA regulations and conference affiliations they must remain independent while the institutions are affiliated but not yet consolidated. This applies to all varsity and club sports.
Will Poly maintain its colors/mascot/history?
Yes, as long as the two athletic departments remain independent of each other, this will not be an issue.
Will students at both schools have access to athletic events at the other school?
Poly students have access to NYU athletic events and NYU students have access to Poly athletic events but cannot participate in intramural events and club sports at the other institution. NYU and Poly intramural teams are able to compete against each other. NYU events involving Coles and Palladium venues would require a fee (NYU students are accessed a Coles/Palladium users fee) that has yet to be negotiated. Poly students can freely participate in open competitions like “Tear It Up!” promotional events.
