Skyline Conference

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Skyline Conference is the name of a conference which is based in the New York City area and competes in the NCAA's Division III.

For the 1930s to 1960s Skyline Conference in the Rocky Mountain states see Mountain States Conference.


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Russell Sage College, a women's college located in Troy, New York, will be joining beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year.

Bard College announced October 4, 2006 that it had accepted membership into the Skyline Conference, effective 2007-08. Also recently joining the Skyline are Russell Sage and Purchase Colleges and Polytechnic University. "Bard has a history with many institutions in the Skyline which geographically and philosophically is a good fit for our athletic program" said Kristen Hall, Director of Athletics. "We currently compete against several Skyline members and we look forward to becoming a full member next year."

Meanwhile, Centenary College of New Jersey, Manhattanville College, Stevens Institute of Technology, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy have all departed the Skyline for other conferences.

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