NCAA DI Winter Sport Transfer Portal Dates

With many Winter sports approaching the end of the regular season, here are the opening and closing Transfer Portal dates for NCAA Division I Winter sport athletes:

Men’s Basketball:  April 7-21

Women’s Basketball:  April 6-20

Bowling:  April 1-May 15

Equestrian:  April 8-May 22

Fencing:  March 17-April 30

Men’s Gymnastics:  April 14-May 28

Women’s Gymnastics:  March 30-May 13

Men’s Ice Hockey:  April 13-27

Women’s Ice Hockey:  March 23-April 6

Indoor Track and Field:  May 28-June 26

Rifle:  March 2-April 15

Skiing:  March 10-April 23

Men’s Swimming/Diving:  March 18-May 1

Women’s Swimming/Diving:  March 11-April 24

Men’s Wrestling:  April 1-30

Women’s Wrestling:  March 2-April 15

Exceptions:

• There are exceptions for Division I student-athletes who will be transferring as a postgraduate student and for those who have had their sport discontinued at their school.

• There is also a 30-day Transfer Window available for Division I student-athletes in Winter sports other than basketball and ice hockey immediately following their coach being fired or leaving to take another job.

Also, if you’re an NCAA Division II or III athlete, you can enter the Transfer Portal whenever you’re ready to do so. Keep in mind, however, that you will probably be removed from your current team as soon as you inform them of your plan to transfer. 

Questions About Your Athlete’s Situation?

For an explanation of the steps, rules and academic requirements to be eligible as a transferring student-athlete and to discuss your athlete’s specific situation and available options, schedule a confidential Transfer consultation online, call our office at 913-766-1235 or send an email to rick@informedathlete.com.