Concurrent Term vs. Full Withdraw with Second Identification
NEC Interpretation – Concurrent Term vs. Full Withdraw with Second Identification Link to NAIA Bylaws Concurrent Terms – Continuous Enrollment …
Basics of the 24/36-Hour Rule
A coach-friendly guide to help you confirm academic progress fast, avoid common traps, and know when exceptions apply. Link to …
Basics of Freshman Eligibility
Link to NAIA Bylaws An entering freshman is defined as a student who, upon becoming identified with an NAIA institution, …
Coach Resource Hub: Understanding Seasons of Competition
Link to NAIA Bylaws Knowing when a student is charged a season of competition (SOC) is critical for roster management, …
Coach Resource Hub: Understanding Recruiting, Tryouts, and Prospective Student-Athletes
Navigating recruiting and tryouts can be tricky—especially when it comes to understanding when a student officially becomes identified and how …
Basics of NAIA Seasons of Competition
Article V, Section B, Item 20: Seasons of Competition – Definitions Link to NAIA Bylaws Intercollegiate Contests & 20% Rule Season …
OCE vs. Violating Amateurism: Knowing the Difference
Link to NAIA Bylaws – Season of Competition Link to NAIA Bylaws Loss of Amateurism When evaluating a student’s competition …
Eligibility Requirements for Post-Baccalaureate Students
Link to NAIA Bylaws Who is a Post-Baccalaureate Student? A post-baccalaureate student is someone who has already earned a bachelor’s …
Self-Report Violations
Processing of Eligibility Cases Link to NAIA Bylaws What an Eligibility Case Is Any situation where a rule may have …
Coach Resource Hub – All Things Amateurism
Link to NAIA Bylaws The NAIA’s amateurism rules protect the integrity of collegiate athletics by ensuring competition remains based on …
