The Dickinson State University Blue Hawks are members of the Dakota Athletic Conference (DAC), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA).
Men and women who are attending the University and who have met eligibility requirements may participate in:
| Men | Women |
| Football | Volleyball |
| Cross Country | Cross Country |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Indoor/Outdoor Track | Indoor/Outdoor Track |
| Golf | Golf |
| Baseball | Softball |
| Rodeo | Rodeo |
| Wrestling |
For more information, contact the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, Wienbergen Hall, room 1, 701-483-2181.
Intramural Athletics
Intramural sports are available for both men and women throughout most of the year. Scott Gymnasium, Wienbergen Hall, the Student Center, Whitney Stadium, and surrounding athletic fields provide students with some of the best athletic facilities in the upper Midwest. Students also have the opportunity to travel to other parts of the upper Midwest for regional competition in certain intramural sports programs. Intramural sports that are offered include:
Flag Football - Men and Co-recreation
Badminton
Water Basketball
Ping Pong
Basketball - Men, Women, Co-Recreation, and 3-on-3
Volleyball
Softball
Darts