NCAA DI Winter Sport Transfer Portal Dates
As NCAA DI Winter Sports end their seasons, Transfer Portal Dates are listed for those sports, along with some exceptions.
Entries by Informed Athlete
Don’t Believe These 5 College Eligibility Myths
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been contacted by a number of athletes or families who have been given incorrect information regarding seasons of eligibility or the opportunity for a waiver for another season. These “myths” may have been found in an online article or may have been given to an athlete directly by a […]
A Proactive Approach to Medical Hardship Waivers Can Preserve Eligibility
How a proactive approach and good medical documentation can preserve a student-athlete’s eligibility.
Montana Student-Athlete Granted a 9th Year of NCAA Eligibility
Last week, the NCAA approved a waiver granting a University of Montana football student-athlete a 9th year of eligibility after multiple documented injuries disrupted several seasons of participation throughout his career. Situations like this are rare—but they underscore how the NCAA’s hardship waiver process can provide relief when extraordinary medical circumstances prevent a student-athlete from […]
Parents: Don’t Let Your Athlete Withdraw From Classes!
Early in each term, we often hear from families asking whether an athlete can withdraw from classes without affecting eligibility. If your athlete has already started classes as a full-time student, keep the following in mind: Withdrawing from one class may be okay if they still remain full-time. Withdrawing from all classes will almost always […]
Redshirt Rules for Spring Sports 2026
With many spring sports now underway or starting soon, here is a quick review of redshirt rules at each college level. If your athlete is a freshman at a Division II school, be sure to note the new rule below. NCAA Division I Any appearance in a regular-season contest (varsity or JV) — even if […]
Your Guide to Football Scholarship Signing Dates February 2026
Here’s what families need to know about February NCAA and NJCAA football signing dates for high school and junior college recruits: February 4, 2026 NCAA Division I and II football programs begin their “regular” signing period for athletic scholarship agreements with both high school and junior college recruits. (Note: Division I had its “early” signing […]
NCAA adds Flag Football as Emerging Sport for Women
The three NCAA Divisions are adding Flag Football to the Emerging Sports for Women program. Rules will be established in order for Flag Football programs at NCAA member schools to be considered an “NCAA-sponsored sport.” Once at least 40 schools sponsor Flag Football as an NCAA-recognized varsity sport, the sport may be considered for the […]
NCAA Sport Championships Approved
At the recent NCAA Convention, National Collegiate Championships for stunt, acrobatics & tumbling and a D3 specific championship for Women’s Wrestling.
NCAA DIII Convention Actions
The NCAA DIII Transfer Portal will become mandatory and changes to the seasons of eligibility were approved at the recent NCAA Convention in January 2026.
