Crestmont University in Irvine, Calif., is suspending all athletics activities until further notice, according to an internal email obtained by Softball On SI.
Crestmont officials sent an email to all student-athletes at 12:24 on Tuesday notifying them that it ended its contract with the third-party company tasked with running the athletics department and that all athletics activities, including practices, games, and organized team activities were suspended, effective immediately.
The was the first year for Crestmont's three women's sports, which included softball, volleyball and soccer. Crestmont's three men's programs, soccer, basketball and baseball, competed during the 2025-26 academic year.
"Effective immediately, Crestmont University is terminating its contract with LFV, the third-party organization responsible for coordinating our athletic programs," the email states. "This decision was made following an internal review and reflects Crestmont University's commitment to maintaining institutional standards, supporting student well-being, and ensuring that all partnerships align with the University's mission and values.
"Our students remain our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that prioritizes your physical and emotional well-being academic success, and athletic goals."
All student-athletes have been notified that they will keep their scholarships, but the school also notified all students that it will be moving to a completely remote learning model.
"All in-person classes are canceled effective immediately," the message says. "Students will continue their coursework through a 100% remote learning model.
"Our Academic Team and Student Success Advocates are available to assist with this transition and help you remain on track with your academic goals."
Crestmont University is a private for-profit online university with an in-person campus located in Irvine, Calif.
Founded as California InterContinental University in 1996, the school rebranded on Aug. 17, 2026, and moved it headquarters to Sioux Falls, S.D.
