NCAA Transfer Rules
I. NCAA Transfer Rules for a Transfer Student-Athlete (2-4 Transfer)
A) Qualifier
Division I
Qualifier, at the two-year school, did you:
- Complete at least one term (that means one semester or one quarter) as a full-time student. Summer school does not count.
- Earn an average of 12 semester or 12 quarter credit hours for each term you started full-time. These credit hours must be transferable toward your degree at the four-year school.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
Division II
- Spend one full-time semester or quarter at the two-year school.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Complete an average of 12 semester or 12 quarter credit hours for each full-time term. These credits must be transferable toward the degree at the four-year school. *
Division III
- Did you practice or play in intercollegiate sports?
If yes, to practice, play and receive financial aid, you must have been considered academically and athletically eligible if you have stayed at you two-year college. *
If no, you can practice, receive financial aid, and you can play right away after you transfer. *
* Additional progress-toward-degree rules from the NCAA, the conference or the school may affect whether you play.
Partial Qualifier (DII and DIII only)
Division II
Partial Qualifier, at the two-year school did you:
- Complete at least two full semesters or three quarters as a full-time student. Summer school does not count.
AND
- Earn an Associate degree. You must earn 25 percent of the credit hours at the two-year school that awards the degree.
OR
- Complete an average of 12 semester or 12 quarter credit hours for each full-time term. These credit hours must be transferable toward the degree at the four-year school.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Non-Qualifier, at the two-year school, did you:
Division I
- Complete at least 3 semesters or 4 quarters as a full-time student. Summer school does not count.
- Earn an Associates degree. You must earn 25 percent of the credit hours at the two-year school that awards the degree.
- Earn 48 semester or 72 quarter credit hours. These credit hours must be transferable toward your degree at the four-year school.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
- 40-60-80 percent of degree completed towards the four-year school (% depends on # of full-time terms).
Division II
- Complete at least two full-time semesters or 3 quarters as a full-time student. Summer school does not count.
AND
- Earn an Associate degree. You must earn 25 percent of the credit hours at the two-year school that awards your degree.
OR
- Complete an average of 12 semester or 12 quarter credit hours for each full-time term. These credit hours must be transferable toward your degree at the four-year school.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
Division III
- At any college, did you practice or play in intercollegiate sports?
If yes, you can practice play, receive financial aid, and you must have been considered academically and athletically eligible if you had stayed at your two year college. *
If no, you can practice, receive financial aid and you can play right away after you transfer. *
NAIA
- 24 transferable units in the last two full time terms, can use summer except summer before first full time enrollment
* Additional progress-toward-degree rules from the NCAA, the conference or the school may affect whether you play.
II. NCAA Transfer Rules for a Transfer Student-Athlete (4-2-4 Transfer)
Qualifier, at the two-year school, did you:
Division I
- Complete an average of 12 semester or quarter credit hours for each term of full-time attendance that can be transferred toward your degree at the four-year college.
- Earn a GPA of 2.0 in those transferable credit hours.
- Graduate from the two-year college have one-calendar year elapse after you left the four-year school.
Division II
- Complete at least two full semesters or three full quarters. Summer school does not count.
AND
- Earn an Associate degree. You must earn 25 percent of the credit hours at the two-year school that awards your degree.
OR
- Complete an average of 12 semester or 12 quarter credit hours for each full-time term. These credit hours must be transferable toward your degree at the four-year school.
AND
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
Division III
- Were you both academically and athletically eligible at the four-year school?
OR
- Did you successfully complete 24 semester or 36 quarter credit hours at the two-year school that can be transferred toward your degree?
AND
- Did you spend at least two semesters or 3 quarters at the two-year school?
If yes, you can practice, receive financial aid, and you can play right away during the first year after you transfer. *
If no, you can practice, receive financial aid, and you cannot play until you complete one full academic year of residence. *
* Additional progress-toward-degree rules from the NCAA, the conference or the school may affect whether you play.
B) Non-Qualifier, at the two year college, did you:
Division I
- Complete an average of 12 semester or quarter credit hours for each term of full-time attendance that can be transferred toward your degree at the four-year college.
- Earn a GPA of 2.0 in those transferable credit hours
- Graduate from the two-year college and have one-calendar year elapse after you left the four-year school.
Division II
- Complete at least two full semesters or three full quarters. Summer school does not count.
AND
- Earn an Associate degree. You must earn 25 percent of the credit hours at the two-year school that awards your degree.
OR
- Complete an average of 12 semester or 12 quarter credit hours for each full-time term. These credit hours must be transferable toward your degree at the four-year school.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
Division III
- Were you both academically and athletically eligible at the four-year school?
OR
- Did you successfully complete 24 semester or 36 quarter credit hours at the two-year school that can be transferred toward your degree?
AND
- Did you spend at least two semesters or 3 quarters at the two-year school?
If yes, you can practice, receive financial aid, and you can play right away during the first year after you transfer. *
If no, you can practice, receive financial aid, and you cannot play until you complete one full academic year of residence. *
* Additional progress-toward-degree rules from the NCAA, the conference or the school may affect whether you play.