Irvine, Calif. — May 20, 2025 — Concordia University Irvine (CUI) has announced the difficult decision to discontinue its men's & women's tennis and men's & women's swim and dive programs, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 athletic season. 

The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of the university's academic and athletic offerings, resource allocation, and long-term strategic priorities. University leadership, in partnership with the Department of Athletics, determined that the current model is not sustainable in the midst of increasing operational costs, facility limitations, and significant changes in the collegiate athletics landscape.

"We are thankful to our student-athletes and coaches for their dedication, hard work, and the pride they have brought to our university in competition, the classroom, and the community," said Crystal Rosenthal, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics. "This decision is in no way a reflection of their performance or commitment. It is a necessary step to address broader challenges and to ensure a sustainable future for the university."

In keeping with CUI's commitment to academic and personal success, student-athletes affected by this transition will be supported with compassion and transparency if they decide to go through the transfer process. Those who choose to continue their studies at Concordia will retain their scholarship amounts, provided they remain in good academic and conduct standing. Coaching staff members will receive institutional support and career resources to assist with their transition.

Concordia University Irvine remains committed to a broad-based, inclusive NCAA DII athletics program and will continue to sponsor 20 varsity programs aligned with the institution's values of balance, academic excellence and student well-being.

For media inquiries, please contact Ben Rosehart, CUI Sports Information Director at ben.rosehart@cui.edu or 949-214-3211