Academic Terms Conversion (Semesters/Quarters/Trimesters) Article V, Section F, Item 1: A student terminates athletic eligibility at the end of a term upon completing 10 semesters, 12 trimesters or 15 quarters in which the student is identified (See Article V, Section B, Item 8 of the NAIA Bylaws). Note that all terms (not hours) are converted…
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NAIA Bylaws, Policies, and Sport Rules
Brenda White
NAIA members and student-athletes are held to many different types of rules and regulations. Understanding the different levels of NAIA rules will provide an understanding of the different regulations and, if a change is desired, how to go about requesting a change to the rules and regulations. Sport Rule Most NAIA championship sports have adopted…
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Mid-Year Transfer Student Eligibility: Common Scenario & FAQs
Brenda White
Q: A transfer student that is currently at an NAIA school for the fall term and was on the women’s basketball team is looking to transfer to a new NAIA institution for the spring term. The Student-Athlete played in 4 games this fall for the previous NAIA institution. Can the student transfer and compete in the spring…