Student-Athletes: Read Before Talking to Coach About a Transfer!
Here are important things to consider before an athlete enters their name into the Transfer Portal:
- Did the athlete sign a National Letter of Intent with this college, and how long have they been enrolled there?
- Has the athlete already started competing during their season and triggered the use of a season of eligibility? (Or, for NCAA Division III athletes, have they continued practicing with their team even if they are not playing in games for their college?)
- Is there an injury or illness involved which might permit them to receive a medical hardship waiver?
- Is the athlete planning to finish out the academic year at their current college, or would they prefer to leave at the semester?
- Do they want to retain their athletic scholarship through the conclusion of the academic year?
- Does the athlete feel that it’s more important for them to finish out their current season with their teammates or do they want to get started right away on being able to contact coaches at other colleges?