The NCAA Division I Board is considering a proposal to shorten the transfer window from 60 days to 30 days based on data that shows most transfers occur in the initial days of the window. The current transfer window was introduced this year to limit the movement of athletes between schools and their immediate eligibility to compete.
Under the current rules, football players have 45 days to enter the transfer portal, starting the day after the College Football Playoff brackets are set. There is a second transfer window from April 15 to April 30. Winter sports athletes have a 60-day window, while spring sports athletes have a 45-day window. Both windows open when the NCAA Tournament selections are made.
In addition to the potential change in the transfer window, the NCAA Board has approved two scholarship rule modifications. One modification allows transfers to retain their scholarships even if they choose not to compete after a coaching change. These transfers would not count against the team’s scholarship limit. The other modification exempts a school from counting a scholarship if the athlete does not officially enroll.
Furthermore, there is a proposal on the table that would require transfers who do not participate in sports due to non-sports reasons to remain on scholarship until they are no longer enrolled at the school. If approved, these players would not count against the team’s scholarship limit.
These changes and proposals aim to address the evolving landscape of college athletics and provide more flexibility for student-athletes when it comes to transferring schools. The NCAA Division I Board will review and consider these proposals before making any final decisions.
