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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 degree and is now: Key Rule Changes from the Bylaw Change ✅ General Eligibility Requirements for ALL Post-Baccalaureate Students To be eligible, the student must: If Pursuing a Second Bachelor’s Degree or Major To compete, the
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Certification Resource Hub
Your “start here” page for NAIA eligibility certification articles: ECP basics, mid-year timing, FAR roles, and high-risk pitfalls. Bylaws Pertaining to Eligibility Certification (ECP) Core requirements of the Official Eligibility Certificate & required records (ECP fundamentals). What’s in the ECP packet (Official Eligibility Certificate, Certificate of Clearance, Transfer Player Eligibility Statement, OCE form) and who
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30-Day Recertification Window
Link to NAIA Bylaws Article V, Section C, Item 14 A student who is eligible the last day of a term (as reported on the institution’s official academic calendar) may retain eligibility until midnight of the 30th calendar day following the close of a term to allow an institution time to recertify eligibility through the
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Eligibility Certification for Spring Postseason
When certifying for the second semester or the second or third quarter of the academic year, each institution has until the 30th day following the close of the preceding term to certify students. Following the 30-day window, all students must be certified as eligible before participation may occur. Please refer to this article on mid-year certification for more
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Understanding Certification – Bylaw Application
Submission of NAIA Official Eligibility Certificates Link to NAIA Handbook Bylaw Application: Submission of ECP Certificate It shall be the responsibility of the faculty athletics representative of each member institution to check the eligibility of each student prior to allowing the student to represent the institution in any manner (i.e. scrimmages, intercollegiate contests) against competitors
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Bylaws Pertaining to Eligibility Certification (ECP)
Bylaw Application: Submission of ECP Certificate It is the responsibility of the faculty athletics representative (FAR) at each NAIA member institution to verify the eligibility of every student-athlete before they participate in scrimmages or contests against outside competition. This applies to all NAIA-recognized sports. What Is Included in the ECP Certificate? ✅ NAIA Official Eligibility
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Due Diligence in Eligibility Certification: What Every Athletic Department Needs to Know
Why It Matters: Eligibility certification isn’t just a box to check — it’s a critical process that protects your institution, your student-athletes, and the integrity of competition. When mistakes happen in this area, the consequences can be significant: lost games, postseason disqualification, and reputational damage. That’s why understanding and practicing due diligence is essential. What
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How to Certify After Post-Bacc Degree
After the bylaw amendment for Post-Baccalaureate eligibility, students now have the ability to seek either a graduate degree or a second undergraduate degree. The following informations provides guidance on how to certify student-athletes, specifically for the 24/36-Hour Rule, after the student has earned their first baccalaureate degree. Scenario 1: Student completed one term in graduate
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2023 Bylaw Update: Graduate Student Eligibility
Key Takeaways for Graduate Students’ Eligibility Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What is the reasoning behind distinguishing undergraduate eligibility and graduate eligibility like this? A: Early eligibility standards in the NAIA started with the philosophy that a student exhausted their eligibility when they earned their baccalaureate degree (in addition to the limits of 10 semesters/15 quarters
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Mid-Year Certification
Article V, Section C, Item 14 A student who is eligible the last day of a term (as reported on the institution’s official academic calendar) may retain eligibility until midnight of the 30th calendar day following the close of a term to allow an institution time to recertify eligibility through the official Eligibility Certification Process.