On Monday, July 27, the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced that, after a unanimous vote by its Council of Presidents, it will postpone all fall conference competition and championships in response to the ongoing public health threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, North Central College will not participate in intercollegiate athletics in the sports of cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, triathlon or women's volleyball this fall.