MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference announced the addition of Wesleyan College as a full member effective July 1, 2026, with competition beginning during the 2026-27 academic year. Wesleyan received approval by the SSAC Board of Presidents and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Council of Presidents.
Quick Facts
Location: Macon, Ga.
Founded: 1836
Enrollment: 700
Nickname: Wolves
School Colors: Purple & White
President: Meaghan Blight
Athletics Director: Seth Berkebile
Women's Intercollegiate Sports Sponsored: 5 — Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Beach Volleyball
Confirmed Future Sports (Year in parenthesis): Women’s Wrestling (2026-27), Women’s Flag Football (2026-27), Competitive Cheer (2026-27)
Meaghan Blight, Wesleyan President: “Wesleyan opened doors for women in 1836 - and we’re still opening them. NAIA and SSAC membership expands access to a world-class college education for talented student-athletes right here in Middle Georgia. It means more opportunities to compete - and, true to Wesleyan’s focus on nurturing each student’s individual gifts, personalized mentorship and care from coaches and professors, on the court and in the classroom - all within a college experience rooted in leadership, character, and academic excellence.”
Seth Berkebile, Wesleyan Athletic Director: “This is a real opportunity for our student athletes to play in front of their community more often and face a competitive slate that gives them realistic postseason paths. It’s a win for our athletes and for Middle Georgia. If you’re a prospective student-athlete, connect with our coaches and we’ll walk you and your family through a smooth, supportive application and scholarship process, step by step. We’re ready to help you find your place at Wesleyan and compete for something bigger on campus and in the community.”
Mike Hall, SSAC Commissioner: “On behalf of the Southern States Athletic Conference, I am thrilled to welcome Wesleyan College as the newest member of the NAIA and the SSAC. Wesleyan is a perfect geographic and competitive fit for our league, becoming our seventh member from Georgia. President Blight’s vision for Wesleyan College, particularly in athletics, is inspiring and will open the door to countless opportunities for the school’s student-athletes, coaches and administrators. We look forward to seeing the Wolves compete for championships and athletic and academic honors across the SSAC. Welcome to the conference!”
Follow Wesleyan
University Website: https://www.wesleyancollege.edu
Athletics Website: https://wesleyanathletics.com
Facebook: @ Wescoathletics
Instagram: @wesleyan_athletics
About the SSAC
The SSAC is one of the premier NAIA conferences, founded in 1999, with 12 member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. The Montgomery, Ala.-based conference sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports, culminating in 20 neutral-site conference championship events held annually throughout the Southeastern region of the United States.