Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
The Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference was a conference of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) that participated in the NAIA's Division I, with member institutions in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. It was founded in 1983 by several members of the defunct Southeastern Athletic Conference.
The EIAC disbanded in 2005. Barber-Scotia lost its accreditation and can no longer field athletics teams, while former members Benedict and Claflin moved up to the NCAA's Division II. The remaining members currently compete as NAIA independents.
Member schools
Final members
The EIAC had five final full members; all were private schools:
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen University | Columbia, South Carolina | 1870 | AME Church | 600 | Yellow Jackets | 1983–84 | 2004–05 |
| Barber–Scotia College | Concord, North Carolina | 1867 | Presbyterian | 120? | Mighty Sabres | 1983–84 | 2004–05 |
| Edward Waters College[lower-alpha 1] | Jacksonville, Florida | 1866 | AME Church | 966 | Tigers | 1983–84 | 2004–05 |
| Morris College | Sumter, South Carolina | 1908 | Baptist | 538 | Hornets | 1983–84 | 2004–05 |
| Voorhees College | Denmark, South Carolina | 1897 | Episcopal Church | 600 | Tigers | 1983–84 | 2004–05 |
- Notes
- Currently known as Edward Waters University since 2021.
Other members
The EIAC had two other former full members; both were private schools:
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict College | Columbia, South Carolina | 1870 | Baptist | 2,500 | Tigers | 1988–89 | 2001–02 |
| Claflin University[lower-alpha 1] | Orangeburg, South Carolina | 1869 | United Methodist | 1,978 | Panthers | 1983–84 | 2004–05 |
- Notes
- Formerly known as Claflin College until 1999.
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