The Big East will become the University of Cincinnati's eighth athletic conference.

• Conference USA, 1995-present
• Great Midwest Conference, 1991-95
• Metro Conference, 1975-91
• Missouri Valley Conference, 1957-70
• Mid-American Conference, 1946-53
• Buckeye Athletic Association, 1925-37
• Ohio Athletic Conference, 1910-25

* UC also spent several stretches as an independent, which is why there are gaps between conferences.

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