Great Northwest Athletic Conference

About The GNAC: Founded in 2001 and based in Portland, Ore., the Great Northwest Athletic Conference is comprised of 11 full-member schools in five Western states and one Canadian province. Over its 15 years, the GNAC has experienced an unparalleled level of success with over 90 teams advancing to NCAA Division II national competition. In 2015-16, four GNAC teams reached the national semifinals with one, the women's basketball program at Alaska Anchorage, advancing to the national championship game. Full members of the GNAC include the University of Alaska Anchorage, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Central Washington University (Ellensburg), Concordia University (Ore.), Montana State University Billings, Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa, Idaho), Saint Martin's University (Lacey, Wash.), Seattle Pacific University, Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, B.C.), Western Oregon University (Monmouth) and Western Washington University (Bellingham). Affiliate members in football include Azusa Pacific University (Calif.), and Humboldt State University (Arcata, Calif.).