Yes, the College of Charleston Cougars athletic department competes fully at the NCAA Division I level, representing the highest tier of collegiate athletics governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The Cougars sponsor comprehensive varsity programs across multiple men's and women's sports that participate as core members of the Coastal Athletic Association. This Division I affiliation provides student-athletes with competitive conference schedules, national television exposure, and regular opportunities to vie for tournament championships and postseason bids.