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Division I student athletes in all sports could transfer and compete immediately if the Division I council adopts the idea being considered by the Transfer Waiver Working Group, the NCAA announced Tuesday.
"The current system is unsustainable. Working group members believe it's time to bring our transfer rules more in line with today's college landscape," said working group chair Jon Steinbrecher, commissioner of the Mid-American Conference. "This concept provides a uniform approach that is understandable, predictable and objective. Most importantly, it benefits students."
The working group concept would change the waiver criteria to allow student athletes for first-time four-year transfers in all sports to compete immediately if they meet the following:
- Receive a transfer release from their previous school.