6 Schools•Division I•Est. 1971
The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) was established in 1971, originally founded as the Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association (ECVA). It stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious men's volleyball conferences in the United States, operating as a single-sport league dedicated exclusively to elevating the standard of collegiate volleyball along the East Coast.
The EIVA holds a prominent position within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) landscape. The conference champion earns an automatic qualification bid to the NCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship, consistently sending top-tier contenders to face the nation's elite programs. The league's annual postseason tournament is renowned for its high level of play and intense postseason drama.
Featuring a strong roster of academically renowned universities and athletic powerhouses, the EIVA includes programs such as Penn State, Princeton, Harvard, and George Mason. Penn State has historically anchored the conference, capturing national championships and setting a national benchmark for excellence. The EIVA continues to serve as a vital cornerstone for men's volleyball, fostering premier athletic competition and developing top-level student-athletes.
Official Website
The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) was established in 1971, originally founded as the Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association (ECVA). It stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious men's volleyball conferences in the United States, operating as a single-sport league dedicated exclusively to elevating the standard of collegiate volleyball along the East Coast.
The EIVA holds a prominent position within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) landscape. The conference champion earns an automatic qualification bid to the NCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship, consistently sending top-tier contenders to face the nation's elite programs. The league's annual postseason tournament is renowned for its high level of play and intense postseason drama.
Featuring a strong roster of academically renowned universities and athletic powerhouses, the EIVA includes programs such as Penn State, Princeton, Harvard, and George Mason. Penn State has historically anchored the conference, capturing national championships and setting a national benchmark for excellence. The EIVA continues to serve as a vital cornerstone for men's volleyball, fostering premier athletic competition and developing top-level student-athletes.
Official Website