INDIANAPOLIS –  Following a vote by the NCAA Division I Board of Directors on Monday, the University of St. Thomas has officially completed the reclassification process, making it an active member of NCAA Division I and eligible to compete in NCAA championships.

The Tommies, who became the first institution to reclassify from Division III directly to Division I, won the 2022 Pioneer Football League title and have finished among the league's top three teams in each of their first four seasons. Under head coach Glenn Caruso, St. Thomas has compiled a 31-14 (.689) record in four seasons as a Division I program, including a 26-6 (.812) record in PFL play. The Tommies have also seen their student-athletes earn 29 All-PFL honors. 

 "I want to congratulate President Rob Vischer, Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten, and the entire St. Thomas athletics staff on achieving full Division I membership," said PFL Commissioner Greg Walter. "It is a testament to the leadership and vision of the St. Thomas community that has allowed them to complete an accelerated reclassification process while competing and achieving at such high levels. We look forward to seeing the Tommies football program competing for the PFL title and the league's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs in 2025."