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*This information is subject to change and information related to four-year institutions should be verified by the athlete and the respective four-year institution.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 12/29/2021

NWAC Update: Men's & Women's Basketball Conference Start Delayed to Jan. 17

Earlier this week the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC), in consultation with the men's and women's basketball committees, representatives from the NWAC Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) and the NWAC Executive Board, has decided to delay the start of the men's and women's basketball league season from January 5, 2022, to the week of January 17, 2022.  The 2022 Men's & Women's Basketball Championship Tournaments will be held 3/17-20 and 3/26-27 at Everett Community College.

According to NWAC Executive Director Marco Azurdia, "We believe this decision is beneficial to our student-athletes, coaches and the athletic support staff, as the cancelation of games within the NWAC and across the athletic landscape continues. Our goal is get our league games played as they are the most important games on the schedule, give our student-athletes a sense of normalcy as they work towards a championship opportunity, while being a safe as possible."

Reasons for the decision but not limited to:
*December 2021 has hammered college and professional sports scheduling and based on previous history future indications, January looks concerning before a drop in February and March.

*In light of the new variant it gives the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee time to review and adjust safety protocols for basketball to try and all involved in basketball as safe as possible.  Any updates on safety protocols will be posted as soon as they become available. 

*The decision gives NWAC student-athletes returning from the holiday break more time to get tested, follow through on safety protocols, and if needed isolate and quarantine.  Also with almost all NWAC scheduled games canceled prior to Christmas and the week before New Year's Day, it allows opportunities for student-athletes to get back into playing condition.

*Region games canceled because a team has COVID-19 will result in a forfeit, loss for that team, and a win for the team who was able to compete.  By delaying the season it may help eliminate or reduce the number league games canceled due to COVID-19 issues.

*It is recommended to move the first two weeks of league play to the back of the schedule.  This reduces the amount of overall changes to the schedule. 

*The current variant of the virus compared to two years ago and even in this fall is different, and with vaccinations involved, NWAC needs to respond accordingly.

*Member college basketball teams need to diligently follow the protocols.

As we have learned from the past two years NWAC will respond and continue to do so as necessary.  NWAC fully understands that by making this adjustment it is not fool proof and that issues may pop up.  One answer does not fit all.   The men's and women's basketball committee members and the executive board fully support the move and if needed, will adjust accordingly.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 7/23/2021

2021-22 RETURN-TO-PLAY PLAN

View the NWAC Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) return-to-play plan for 2021-22.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 4/2/2021

OREGON MEMBER SCHOOLS UPDATE FOR BASKETBALL (HIGH RISK)

On Thursday, the NWAC office was notified by the Oregon Governor’s office that Oregon community colleges are now able to compete in basketball (considered a high risk sport by Oregon Health Authority). Each school must follow state, local, campus, and NWAC safety protocols for competition. 

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 3/30/2021

SPECTATOR UPDATE (INDOOR EVENTS), TEAM ROSTER LIMITATIONS

Indoor Events, Spectator Language (WA & OR)

On the evening of March 25, the State of Washington released new information on spectators for indoor events. Based on that information NWAC Washington member colleges may allow spectators to attend indoor athletic competitions with capacity limits subject to state/county/local regulations, and campus policies. Member colleges should be fully aware of the State of Washington Activities Guidelines for indoor events. Fans must follow safety protocols posted at the venue. The decision to have spectators attend or not attend NWAC competitions rests with each NWAC member institution.

NWAC Oregon member colleges may allow spectators to attend indoor (if basketball is allowed)/outdoor athletic competitions with capacity limits subject to Oregon Health Authority, county and campus policies. This is permissible based on each Oregon member college's county's risk assessment (i.e. moderate, high, extreme). Fans must follow safety protocols posted at the venue. The decision to have spectators attend or not attend NWAC competitions rests with each NWAC member institution.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 3/19/2021

SPECTATOR UPDATE (OUTDOOR EVENTS), TEAM ROSTER LIMITATIONS

Outdoor Events, Spectator Language

With the State of Washington moving into Phase III and the Washington Activities Guidelines recently updated, NWAC Washington member colleges may allow spectators to attend outdoor athletic competitions with capacity limits subject to state/county/local regulations, and campus policies. Member colleges should be fully aware of the State of Washington Activities Guidelines for outdoor events. Fans must follow safety protocols posted at the venue. 

As the Oregon Health Authority has updated language for outdoor sports activities, NWAC Oregon member colleges may allow spectators to attend outdoor athletic competitions with capacity limits subject to Oregon Health Authority, county and campus policies. This is permissible based on each Oregon member college's county's risk assessment (i.e., moderate, high, extreme). Fans must follow safety protocols posted at the venue.

Roster Language

Visiting/Travel team rosters are limited to essential personnel (student-athletes, coaches, trainers) as defined in each sport's COVID-19 protocols.

There is no limit for NWAC home team rosters. Only those student-athletes who are listed in the scorebook for a particular game are to be warming up and in the home team dugout and bench areas. The same holds true for essential coaches and athletic trainers. All other home team student-athletes need to be in another area away from both benches.

Both teams must follow all safety protocols as outlined in the respective sports COVID-19 protocols.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 2/11/2021

RETURN-TO-PLAY UPDATE

(Q1)  Will the NCAA recognize NWAC extensions of eligibility?

(A1)

DI for Spring 2020 -Transfer student-athletes will need to work with DI compliance personnel as the four-year institution will need to make the appeal on behalf of the transfer student.

DII for Spring and Fall 2020 - Rules and decisions made by other divisions and organizations regarding the use of a season or 10 semester/15 quarter period of eligibility would follow the student-athlete upon transfer to a DII institution.

DIII for Spring 2020 - Extensions of eligibility given by NJCAA, CCCAA, and NWAC are not automatically recognized in NCAA Division III.  NCAA institutions would have to file waivers which would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

DIII for Fall 2020- Extensions of eligibility given by NWAC are automatically recognized by NCAA Division III.

(Q2)  Will the NCAA recognize season of competition waivers and eligibility extensions granted by two-year conferences for spring 2021?

(A2)      

DI for Spring 2021-Relief for spring 2021 student-athletes has yet to be decided.  Two-year college spring sport student-athletes should plan to not have their spring 2021 participation waived by NCAA Division ,I and their Division I institution would need to file a waiver to try to get that season reinstated.  It is on a case by case basis.

DII for Spring 2021-Rules and decisions made by other divisions and organizations regarding the use of a season or 10 semester/15 quarter period of eligibility would follow the student-athlete upon transfer to a DII institution.

DIII for Spring 2021- Has accepted waivers (Season of Competition/Extensions of Eligibility) from two-year conferences for undergraduate transfer for the 2020-2021 academic year (includes spring 2021).

(Q3) Will the NAIA recognize the NWAC waiver for season of competition?

(A3) Yes. At this time, NAIA will continue to take Season of Competition charged by previous athletic associations at face value.

(Q4) What if a NWAC student-athlete wishes to transfer to a NAIA institution but is enrolled in less than 24 credits the last two terms at their NWAC school because they have their AA degree?

(A4) A transfer student who has met the graduation requirements for an AA degree from a community college will be exempt from meeting the 24/36 Hour Rule for the first term upon transferring to a NAIA institution provided: the transfer student-athlete passed all hours required for graduation in the term in which graduation occurred and less than 24/36 hours were required for graduation during the last two semesters/three quarters terms.

(Q5) Would sophomores participating in a second year, being granted a waiver in 2020-21 in the NWAC, have opportunities to move on to the next level?

(A5) Yes. A student-athlete's ability to move to the next level is predicated on need at the next level, combined with academic success at our level.

(Q6) Will sophomore waivers count against team totals for 2021-2022?

(A6) Returning sophomore SA's who are granted a season waiver/grant in aid will not count towards the maximum allowable grant in aid's per sport for 2021-2022.

(Q7) If student-athletes were ineligible spring of 2020 how do they become eligible? 

(A7) Student-athletes who were ineligible spring 2020 need to use subsequent quarters to meet the 10-credit rule during the 20-21 academic year.

(Q8) If student-athlete completes her AA degree winter quarter 2021 yet wishes to compete in spring 2021 does she have to enroll full-time?

(A8) If the student-athlete has their AA degree at the conclusion of winter quarter or will receive their AA degree at the conclusion of spring quarter 2021, they may petition the NWAC office to enroll less than full-time.  If the student-athlete has aspirations of continuing to play at the next level, it is in her best interest to have discussions with representatives from the four-year institutions to ensure her eligibility at the next level.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 12/15/2020

Last week the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Executive Board agreed that all sports (excluding Cross Country) scheduled to begin winter term will resume competition March 1, 2021. The resumption of competition is dependent on the decision of each member college to participate and on the approval of state and local health authorities. The start date for Cross Country is February 13, 2021. All competition will end no later than June 15, 2021. All NWAC Championship contests are canceled.

According to NWAC Executive Director Marco Azurdia, "The Executive Board believes this decision is beneficial to our student-athletes by keeping them engaged, academically and physically. There is no perfect answer to this difficult and challenging situation we face.  But as a conference we wish to support the total development of our student-athletes." 

Competition schedules will be determined regionally by the participating colleges. Beginning January 2, NWAC Return to Play phased protocols will commence.  Opportunities for team activities, practice, training, region competition and regionalized playoff/championship contests will be determined and defined by each region (member institutions), with the approval of each member college president. NWAC return to play health and safety policies and state and local protocols must be followed.

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NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 11/5/2020

ELIGIBILITY UPDATE

Today, the NWAC Executive Board met to discuss a possible waiver for NWAC student-athletes for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Executive Board voted to approve the following waiver language:  For the 2020-2021 NWAC sports season, NWAC student-athletes regardless of the amount of games/matches played will not be charged a year of eligibility. The awarding of a grant in aid/tuition waiver along with the waiver is solely at the discretion of each member college. Returning sophomore student-athletes who are granted a season waiver/grant in aid tuition waiver will NOT count towards the maximum allowable grant in aid awards per sport 2021-2022.

According to Executive Board Chair and Pierce College Athletic Director Duncan Stevenson, "During these very difficult and uncertain times the Executive Board has worked diligently to make thoughtful decisions in the best interest of our student-athletes and member institutions. The Board's decision to grant a blanket waiver for 2020-2021, not charging our student-athletes a year of eligibility, allows our institutions and students to participate and compete to whatever degree they are able this year."

"The decision by the Executive Board helps put our student-athletes, coaches, and member colleges a little more at ease. As the conference continues to discuss, plan, and respond to the ever-changing dynamics of the pandemic, the waiver provides a sense of stability," stated Marco Azurdia, NWAC Executive Director.

Current academic and eligibility requirements are in effect for student-athletes to compete in the 2020-2021 regular and post seasons. For the 2020-2021 all current safety protocols and adjustments made because of the pandemic remain in place. Throughout the year the conference will continue to assess academic and participation requirements for 2021-2022. Any proposed changes will go to the Executive Board for their review, adoption, and approval.

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Q:  Would NCAA and NAIA member schools accept our waivers and not count a year of eligibility against an athlete who played a partial schedule?

A:  Yes. NCAA and NAIA schools accept another conferences definition of participation.

Q:  Would sophomores participating in a second year, being granted a waiver in 2020-21 in the NWAC, have opportunities to move on to the next level?

A:  Yes. A student-athlete's ability to move to the next level is predicated on need at the next level, combined with academic success at our level.

Q:  Would a sophomore, being granted a waiver in 2020-21 in the NWAC be guaranteed an opportunity to continue playing at the same NWAC school the following year?

A:  No. Players returning to the NWAC after being granted a waiver are not guaranteed a roster spot at the same institution the following year. This would be an institutional/program decision.

Q:  Would a student-athlete, granted a waiver in 2020-21 in the NWAC and asked not to return to the same program the following year be free to move to another NWAC institution?

A:  Yes, but an exception to the three quarter transfer rule requires a petition.

Q.  Will a freshman basketball student-athlete who is eligible for winter 2021 still be eligible as a freshman in fall 2021-22 regardless of credits or GPA earned?

A.  Yes, the student-athlete who is eligible in winter 2021 will be eligible in fall 2021-22.

Q.  Will the grant-in-aid awarded to a returning student-athlete who was granted a season waiver count towards the maximum allowable grant-in-aid award per sport the following year?

A.  Yes, for returning sophomores only, it will count towards the maximum allowable grant-in-aids per sport the next year. 

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 7/16/2020

Compliance and Eligibility Issues & FAQs 2020-2021

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The NWAC encourages student-athletes whose seasons have been moved from a fall start to a winter start to enroll in fall 2020 classes. Attending college for the first time can be quite daunting and overwhelming especially when you include competing in athletics as well. With your fall sport being move to a winter start, enrolling in fall classes helps you get acclimated to your institution with very little to no pressure from athletics. Attending in the fall 2020 part-time and or full-time should prove beneficial to your overall academic plan and success. Proper planning may lead to a sophomore season with reduced credits. Also it is important to note that NWAC is planning on the traditional sports calendar resuming for fall 2021. Student-athletes will need to meet the traditional second-year academic eligibility standards. Taking classes beginning fall 2020 will help meet second-year eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

1.     Winter and spring term eligibility

Fall term 2020 will be allowed to be used as a 2nd Summer Term (see below for summer school language). This means that student-athletes can improve their eligibility during fall term (add credits to meet the 36, increase GPA, add credits from spring and/or summer to meet the 10 credit previous term rule). This change is not intended to change the eligibility rules for the athletes that had their spring sports cancelled (see #3).

1.4.8 Summer School

By attendance at summer school, a student‐athlete can regain qualification for meeting the provisions for the 10 credit previous quarter, the 36 credit ‐ 2nd year participation and the 2.00 GPA eligibility requirements. Any number of summer school credits can be earned at any accredited institution and can be added to complete the second year thirty‐six (36) quarter credit rule or added to the previous quarter to fulfill the completion of the ten (10) quarter credit hour previous quarter rule.

2.    Early Graduation  

For the 2020-21 academic year only, any student athlete who has attained their AA degree may enroll in less than twelve credits after the term they graduated to compete. NWAC student-athletes who are in this situation, will need to be enrolled in at least one credit during any term they are practicing or competing. Student-Athlete will need to show an official transcript denoting the completion of an AA degree.

3.    Spring 2020 athletes.  
A freshman spring sport student-athlete who was certified via winter quarter 2020 eligibility report, is still a freshmen athletically winter quarter 2021. There are no requirements for previous quarter, GPA, or total credits earned.

A sophomore spring 2020 student-athlete who was certified via winter quarter 2020 eligibility report is still a sophomore athletically winter quarter 2021. There is no requirement for previous quarter requirement, but must have a 2.0 GPA and pass 36 credits.

Freshmen and sophomore spring student-athletes who were not certified via the winter quarter 2020 eligibility report can meet the 10 credit previous quarter requirement by passing 10 credits in the winter 2020, or a total of 10 combined credits between the spring, summer, and fall 2020 quarters to be eligible for winter 2021. Sophomores also need to meet the 2.0 GPA and 36 credits accumulated requirements.

FAQ's

Q:  If a student athlete only needs 5 credits to graduate can they attend fall & winter and not spring and still play on a team that is still participating spring quarter?

A:  If a student-athlete has their AA degree (earned by winter 2021) they would enroll in a minimum of one credit for spring quarter 2020 and are eligible to compete. It is important to check with the institution of they have other stipulations.

Q:  Can fall quarter count towards eligibility for winter and/or spring quarters?

A:   Fall term 2020 will be allowed to be used as a 2nd Summer Term (see summer school language). This means that student-athletes can improve their eligibility during fall term (add credits to meet the 36, increase GPA, add credits from spring and/or summer to meet the 10 credit previous term rule). This change is not intended to change the eligibility rules for the athletes that had their spring sports cancelled (see #3).

Q:  During the gray phase, do student-athletes living in surrounding counties, at home, and commuting to attend a campus in another county, have to quarantine in the member college county area in gray Phase?

A:  Student Athletes will quarantine in the residence they will be living while participating in athletics for 14 days prior to moving to the red phase.

Q:  Can a student-athlete compete in two sports at the same time? For example a female student-athlete wants to play basketball and soccer during the same season. Is this allowed?

A:  NWAC policies allow a student-athlete to compete in two sports at the same time.

Q:  How will sophomore 2021-2022 eligibility be handled? 

A:  NWAC is planning on the traditional sports calendar resuming for fall 2021. Student-athletes will need to meet the traditional second-year academic eligibility standards. 

Talking Points

Health Color Phases for Return to Play

1. For fall 2020 return to play, Cross Country and Golf are the priority. The following protocols must be followed:

• Gray Phase:  Student Athletes will quarantine in the residence they will be living while participating in athletics for 14 days beginning August 1, 2020.
• They will then move into the next phase of protocols as explained in the NWAC Return to Play Guidelines.
• No overnight stays though exemptions may be available as approved by member college presidents and the NWAC Executive Board. 
• Maximum of two activities/scrimmages are allowed.
• Sports as deemed necessary may alter any rules and/or protocols to adhere to social distancing and other safety precautions. 

2. If individual member colleges allow student-athletes and/or teams back on campus for fall 2020, the following Out-of-Season protocols must be followed for Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Tennis and Track & Field:

• Out-of-season calendar begins the first day of school and concludes November 20, 2020. This is an institutional decision to allow out of season participation.
• No activities will commence prior to the first day of school. College administrators do not want student-athletes that are participating in non-eligible sports on campus doing any type of athletic activity until the first day of the quarter. It is an institutional decision on how much if any non-eligible sports activity is allowed.
• Gray phase:  Student Athletes will quarantine in the residence they will be living while participating in athletics for 14 days prior to moving to the red phase.
• The red phase begins the first day of the quarter and no earlier. The health color phase approach principles must be adhered to during Out of Season.
• No overnight stays and two maximum activities/scrimmages are allowed. 
• Minimal amount of activity should be the goal.
• Allowable contact with student-athletes by institutional coaches during the Out-of-Season segment will not exceed 12 hours per week and 5 days a week.

3. Winter sports will begin their gray phase on 1/2/2021. Reasons for the change is:

• In talking with NWAC Sports Medicine Team Members, it will be easier to manage when all teams for winter sports are starting in the gray phase at the same time.
• We will provide additional weeks in the green phase which helps in case games gets canceled for health reasons and or weather, etc. Though more weeks may be added, additional games will not.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 5/20/2020

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When the COVID-19 epidemic first hit in Everett, Washington, and the NWAC was right in the middle of it, we seemingly went from an athletic conference to a de-facto triage unit.  We have been discussing and determining our future by identifying concerns, priorities, and trying to sort out what we do know from what we do not know. 

During this time we are holding to the principles of: 1) Decisions need to be timely and more importantly thoughtful.  Specific to COVID -19, we are not going to rush decisions just because we have people clamoring for a decision yesterday; 2) Do what is in the best interest of the team (our student-athletes).  The dilemma of COVID-19 no one can control.  We have a responsibility to help student-athletes learn how to navigate through extremely difficult times in competition and more importantly in life; 3) Listen first, then communicate clearly and consistently.  Often times in a situation such as this, the tendency is to speak first.  Speaking wisely is more important.    Our message needs to be simple, clear, practical, and honest; 4) Planning needs to be early, sound yet flexible, comprehensive, and provides short and long term solutions.  Wise planning takes into account the known and works towards identifying the unknown.  You don’t want our answers today to create problems for tomorrow.

As the COVID-19 continues to evolve around us and discussions are picking up about the resumption of collegiate athletics, NWAC will need to continue its flexibility in responding to and planning for our future return to competition. Following are some guiding principles for the NWAC as we entertain one day going back to college campuses and enjoying our student-athletes compete again.

Immediately after the cancelation of 2020 spring sports, NWAC staff, executive board members, college presidents, regions, and sport committee chairs have been in consistent dialogue surrounding fall sports. NWAC has conducted surveys of administrators, reviewed potential multiple fall sport scenarios, and stayed in touch with our peer conferences (CCCAA and NJCAA), as well as four-year conferences (NCAA and NAIA) to gain as much information and plan accordingly. All done so when a decision is made regarding fall sports, NWAC has been comprehensive in our efforts. 

NWAC AD’s have been given weekly updates from our office on the issues we currently are addressing and our plans to address issues that seem to pop up from every direction.  It is the hope that AD’s disseminate this information to their coaches, and coaches share with their student-athletes. As you look around the waiting game is not specific to the NWAC. All conferences are trying to determine their best course of action in the midst of a constantly changing landscape.

Through this ordeal NWAC though small in numbers, huge in heart, resilient, is determined to get back to serving student-athletes. As never before, our motto of Character, Competition, and Community has truly been demonstrated by our athletic director’s, support staff, and coaches. They walk the talk!

Additionally NWAC Athletic Trainers are working on a document of recommended policies and procedures for return to play for the health and safety of our student-athletes. That document is being reviewed and formalized so our member colleges can have a consistent format and standards from which to provide for the safety and health of our student-athletes.

The NWAC Executive Board has targeted the mid of June as a possible time when a formal decision on fall sports will be made. That decision will call for all involved to be patient, flexible, and creative. Whatever the decision, it may not sit right with some, but it will be well thought out, and done in the best interest of most.  Whether it is March 15, May 6, or June 18, those same traits need to be at the foundation as the NWAC moves onward.

NWAC COVID-19 RESPONSE: 4/3/2020

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Ever since the COVID-19 epidemic first hit in Everett, Washington, and then a week later forced the cancelation of the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships, NWAC has worked on a variety of levels to provide the best information possible. Whether that is  working with our member colleges, peer two-year athletic conferences, four-year athletic conferences, and the offices of NAIA and NCAA, our desire is to keep you updated with as much accurate information as possible.

When it comes to transfer information we have worked with our four-year colleagues via our representative at the NCAA office. During this past week decisions from the NCAA and NAIA regarding eligibility, transferability, and other items has been released regarding 2020 spring sport student-athletes. The following is the most recent information:

Spring Season 2020 (Conference Consistency)
All collegiate conferences (NWAC, CCCAA, NJCAA, NCAA, and NAIA) are honoring the spring 2020 sport seasons the same by not charging spring sport student-athletes with a season of participation. The official position of the NWAC as stated in the middle of March is:  Spring sport student-athletes who were enrolled full-time in 2020 (regardless of the number of games played in by the student-athlete) will NOT be charged a season of competition in the NWAC.

Spring Season 2020 (NWAC Eligibility)
A freshman spring sport student-athlete who was certified via winter quarter 2020 eligibility report, is still a freshmen athletically winter quarter 2021. There are no requirements for previous quarter, GPA, or total credits earned.

A sophomore spring 2020 student-athlete who was certified via winter quarter 2020 eligibility report is still a sophomore athletically winter quarter 2021. There is no previous quarter requirement, but the requirements of 2.0 GPA and pass 36 credits still hold true

Freshmen and sophomore spring student-athletes who were not certified via the winter quarter 2020 eligibility report can meet the 10 credit previous quarter requirement by passing 10 credits in the winter 2020, or a total of 10 combined credits between the spring, summer, and fall 2020 quarters to be eligible for winter 2021. Sophomores also need to meet the 2.0 GPA and 36 credits accumulated requirements.

Spring Season 2020 (Academic Standards & Expectations)
Currently all collegiate athletic associations are maintaining their academic standards. NWAC will continue to monitor any academic changes coming from the 4-year associations while reviewing NWAC academic standards to best help advise student-athletes. Each association expects that student-athletes continue their efforts to meet academic progress requirements.

Spring Season 2020 (Transfer Information)
Division I-NWAC student-athletes transferring to a D1 institution will find that it is up to the D1 institution to do a waiver petition for NWAC spring sport 2020 student-athletes, who had their spring season canceled. Please note that all current NCAA academic standards for a NWAC D1 transfer are still in place.

Division II-Confirms that the rules and decisions made by other divisions and organizations (e.g. NAIA and junior colleges) regarding use of a season in spring 2020 would follow the student-athlete upon transfer. All current academic standards for a transfer to D2 are still in place.

Division III-An NWAC student-athlete’s season of participation is subject to the legislation that applied at their previous institution. This would include any waivers of participation that were provided by the applicable division or governing body. Therefore, any waiver/decision made by another division or governing organization (e.g. NAIA and junior colleges) regarding use of a season of participation in spring 2020 would follow the student-athlete upon transfer. All current academic standards for a transfer to D2 are still in place.

COVID-19 Eligibility FAQs

NCAA Division II Policy (update added May 14, 2020)

Two-year college transfer requirements for prospective student-athletes who are impacted by COVID-19 related issues (e.g., certifying institution does not accept pass/fail grades, two-year college ceased operations, two-year college transitioned to remote learning).

Allowed institutions to self-apply a two-year college transfer waiver for prospective student-athletes transferring for the 2020-21 academic year provided all of the following criteria were met and the student-athlete was enrolled in the courses necessary entering the 2020 spring term:

(1) The student-athlete was on track to complete at least two full-time semesters or three quarters at the two-year college;

(2) The student-athlete was on track to satisfactorily complete an average of 12-semester or 12-quarter hours of transferable credit for each full-time term of attendance at the two-year college;

(3) The student-athlete was on track to satisfactorily complete the following transferable credit-hour requirements: a) six semester or eight quarter hours of English; b) three semester or four quarter hours of Math; and c) three semester of four quarter hours of natural or physical science; and

(4) The student-athlete has presented a minimum transferable grade-point average of 2.2.