What are the three divisions of the NCAA?

• A. D1, D2, D3
• B. Division I, Division II, Division III
• C. I-A, I-AA, I-AAA
• D. Class A, Class B, Class C

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the NCAA is organized into three levels of competition, each with its own rules and emphasis: Division I, Division II, and Division III. That is the official naming of the divisions, reflecting different sizes of schools, levels of athletic scholarships, and priorities for sports programs. People sometimes shorthand them as D1, D2, D3, but the formal designations are Division I, II, and III. Other terms like I-A, I-AA, I-AAA were old football subdivisions that have since been realigned, and Class A, B, C are from outdated contexts. Division I schools are typically larger and offer athletic scholarships across many sports; Division II schools are mid-sized with partial athletic aid; Division III schools do not offer athletic scholarships and emphasize the student-athlete experience along with academics.