UM–Dearborn began varsity athletic competition in fall of 1974, with its soccer program.[60] Its athletics program was substantially reformed in October 1990, with basketball and women's volleyball becoming NAIA sports and hockey being downgraded to club sport status.[30] Men's sports include basketball, cross country, ice hockey, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball and volleyball. Men's and women's bowling, along with women's ice hockey will be added for the 2018-19 academic year.