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24-Week Season (20) 24/36 Hour Rule (6) Amateur (7) certification (15) ECP (11) Frequency of Play (25) Graduate Student (6) Identification (5) institutional credit (6) Outside Competitive Experience (10) Practice (6) Progress Rule (9) Prospective Student-Athlete (10) Recruiting (8) Scrimmage (6) Seasons of Competition (14) Term of Attendance (6) Transfer (8)

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  • Article V, Section B, Article V, Section C

    Concurrent Term vs. Full Withdraw with Second Identification

    Brenda White

    October 30, 2025

    NEC Interpretation – Concurrent Term vs. Full Withdraw with Second Identification Link to NAIA Bylaws Concurrent Terms – Continuous Enrollment Definition: A concurrent term is a single academic term where a student simultaneously and continuously identifies at two institution by either (A) enrolling in 9 or more credits at an NAIA member institution and at…

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  • Article V, Section C

    Basics of the 24/36-Hour Rule

    Brenda White

    October 15, 2025

    A coach-friendly guide to help you confirm academic progress fast, avoid common traps, and know when exceptions apply. Link to NAIA Bylaws Bylaw Intent & Application Common FAQs 24/36-Hour Rule — Identified Student A freshman at an NAIA institution is registered in 10 credits at their institution and two institutional credits at an ouside institution…

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  • Article V, Section C

    Basics of Freshman Eligibility

    Brenda White

    October 15, 2025

    Link to NAIA Bylaws An entering freshman is defined as a student who, upon becoming identified with an NAIA institution, has not been previously identified with any institution(s) of higher learning for any two semesters or three quarters (or the equivalent).  Entering Freshman Requirements An entering freshman student must be a graduate of an accredited…

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