The Patriot League, which was founded on the principles of admitting athletes who are academically representative of their class, is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.
The Patriot League began as a successful Division I-AA (now called Football Championship Subdivision) football conference in 1986. Full League members include American, Army, Boston, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola and Navy. Associate members include Fordham football, and Georgetown football and women's rowing, Richmond women's golf and Massachusetts Institute of Technology women's rowing.
These member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. Alumni from Patriot League colleges and universities have played a leadership role in the shaping of our country.