Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) is one of the most competitive and well-established conferences in NCAA Division III swimming. Featuring top academic institutions such as Claremont McKenna, Pomona College, Harvey Mudd, and Caltech, the SCIAC combines rigorous academics with high-level athletic performance in a region known for its year-round swimming.

SCIAC programs consistently produce NCAA qualifiers and All-Americans, with several teams regularly finishing in the top 20 at the Division III National Championships. Training environments are intense yet balanced, with an emphasis on technical development, academic flexibility, and long-term growth.

For student-athletes seeking to compete at a high level while attending prestigious liberal arts colleges and universities in Southern California, the SCIAC offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. It is an ideal fit for swimmers who are equally committed to academic achievement and athletic success.

SCIAC University Profiles

Occidental College

University of La Verne

Whittier College

University of Redlands

CalTech

2025 SCIAC Championship Finals Qualifying

  • Men's Qualifying Times

  • Women's Qualifying Times