Intercollegiate Competition: Northwest Nazarene University is a member of the NCAA Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) and provides the following sports in its intercollegiate athletic program:

Men - baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, track and field (indoor and outdoor), soccer

Women - basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, track and field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball

Intramural Program: The athletic department provides the opportunity for all full-time NNU students to participate in a variety of athletic activities. The program is designed to meet the needs of all levels of competition for both men and women. Some of the activities provided are:

Flag Football

Powder Puff Football

Basketball

Softball

Soccer

Tennis

Racquetball

Pickle Ball

Badminton

Table Tennis

Volleyball - Indoor and Outdoor

Ultimate Frisbee