Hofstra University Announces Addition of Men’s and Women’s Swimming
At a time when swimming and diving programs are too often in jeopardy, positive news comes out of the Northeast with the announcement that Hofstra University will add men’s and women’s swimming and diving, beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. The Division I school made the announcement on Monday morning, the addition moving the school’s sports offerings to 23 programs.
In a press release, Hofstra indicated that a national search will begin immediately to name a coaching staff. The recruitment of athletes will also begin immediately.
“The addition of men’s and women’s swimming and diving strengthens our Division I athletics program and creates new opportunities for talented student-athletes to compete at the highest level,” said Hofstra University President Susan Poser. “They will join 375 Hofstra athletes who are pursuing their education at Hofstra, where opportunities abound in business, communication, engineering, nursing, healthcare, and the liberal arts. We look forward to welcoming the coaches and student-athletes who will establish swimming and diving at Hofstra as a Division I competitive program and contribute to the academic and athletic life of the University.”
The decision to add swimming and diving arrives seven years after the Long Island (N.Y.) school added men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track. The programs will compete at the Hofstra University Swim Center, which features an Olympic-size pool, and will compete in the Coastal Athletic Association. Once Hofstra begins competing, the CAA will have six men’s programs and nine women’s programs.
“This is an exciting step forward for Hofstra Athletics and for the University as we continue to create new opportunities for student-athletes to compete, grow, and succeed at the highest level,” said Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. “The addition of men’s and women’s swimming and diving allows us to welcome even more talented student-athletes to Hofstra, where they can pursue an outstanding education while competing in NCAA Division I athletics. We look forward to building these programs and welcoming student-athletes and their new coaches to the Hofstra family.”
