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Academic Eligibility

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"NCAA Expands Transfer Eligibility Rules for Division I Athletes"
sports1 year ago

"NCAA Expands Transfer Eligibility Rules for Division I Athletes"

The Division I Council has unanimously approved changes to transfer rules, allowing student-athletes who meet certain academic eligibility requirements to be immediately eligible at their new school, regardless of previous transfers. Undergraduate and graduate transfer student-athletes must meet specific academic criteria to be eligible, and are expected to enter the Transfer Portal within their sport's notification-of-transfer windows. The Division I Board of Directors will ratify the rules later this month, and may also consider creating a Transfer Academic Progress Rate and a Graduation Passport to track academic progress and graduation outcomes for transferring student-athletes.

Navigating the Complexities of the Transfer Portal: A Shift in Power from Coaches to Athletes
sports2 years ago

Navigating the Complexities of the Transfer Portal: A Shift in Power from Coaches to Athletes

As the NCAA transfer portal continues to impact college athletics, academic advisers are facing challenges in processing the increased volume of student-athlete transfers and evaluating their academic eligibility. Academic staffers are responsible for conducting transcript evaluations and determining if transfer credits can be applied to the new school. However, the final decision lies with the admitting institution. Some student-athletes are not fully aware of the academic consequences of transferring, such as delayed graduation or having to change majors. Academic advisers suggest having frank conversations with student-athletes before they enter the portal to address these concerns. Additionally, the return of NCAA Academic Performance Program penalties in 2024-2025 could further impact schools if incoming transfers are not eligible in their major and refuse to switch.