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Index of Compliance Information
- Definitions
- Agents & Advisors
- Amateurism
- Amateur Eligibility
- Academic and Related Student Support Services
- Continuing Academic Eligibility
- Enrolled and Prospective Student-Athlete Employment
- Extra Benefits
- Involvement in Promotional Activities
- Medical Expenses For Student-Athletes
- Participating in Outside Competition
- Participating in Prize Money Events
- Playing and Practice Season
- Seasons of Competition
- Transferring
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Listed below are several important NCAA bylaws that describe how a student-athlete may forfeit amateur status and remaining eligibility, followed by exceptions that allow for continued eligibility.
Amateur Status
An individual loses amateur status and thus shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport if the individual:
- Uses his or her athletics skill (directly or indirectly) for pay in any form in that sport;
- Accepts a promise of pay even if such pay is to be received following completion of intercollegiate athletics participation;
- Signs a contract or commitment of any kind to participate in professional athletics, regardless of its legal enforceability or any consideration received;
- Receives, directly or indirectly, a salary, reimbursement of expenses or any other form of financial assistance from a professional organization in that sport based upon athletics skill or participation, except as permitted by the NCAA rules and regulations.
- Competes on any professional athletics team and knows (or has reason to know) that the team is a professional athletics team (per 12.02.5), even if no pay or remuneration for expenses was received, except as permitted per 12.2.3.2.1;
- Enters into a professional draft or an agreement with an agent.
Amateur Status if Professional in Another Sport:
A professional athlete in one sport may represent a member institution in a different sport. However, the student-athlete cannot receive institutional financial assistance in the second sport unless the student-athlete:
- Is no longer involved in professional athletics;
- Is not receiving any remuneration from a professional sports organization; and
- Has no active contractual relationship with any professional athletics team. However, an individual may remain bound by an option clause in a professional sports contract that requires assignment to a particular team if the student-athlete's professional career is resumed.
Professional Draft List:
An individual loses amateur status in a particular sport when the individual asks to be placed on the draft list or supplemental draft list of a professional league in that sport, even though:
- The individual asks that his or her name be withdrawn from the draft list prior to the actual draft;
- The individual's name remains on the list but he or she is not drafted; or
- The individual is drafted but does not sign an agreement with any professional athletics team.
- Exception-Professional Basketball Draft:
- A student-athlete in the sport of basketball may enter a professional league's draft one time during his or her collegiate career without jeopardizing eligibility in that sport, provided the student-athlete is not drafted by any team in that league and declares his or her intention to resume intercollegiate participation within 30 days after the draft. The student-athlete's declaration of intent shall be in writing to the institution's director of athletics.
Negotiations:
An individual may request information about professional market value without affecting his or her amateur status. Further, the individual, his or her legal guardians or the institution's professional sports counseling panel may enter into negotiations with a professional sports organization without the loss of the individual's amateur status. An individual who retains an agent shall lose amateur status.
Agents:
An individual shall be ineligible for participation in an intercollegiate sport if he or she ever has agreed (orally or in writing) to be represented by an agent for the purpose of marketing his or her athletics ability or reputation in that sport. Further, an agency contract not specifically limited in writing to a sport or particular sports shall be deemed applicable to all sports, and the individual shall be ineligible to participate in any sport.
If an individual attempts to contact a student-athlete regarding the marketing of their athletics ability in any manner, they should be careful. If a student-athlete has concerns regarding a player agent, please contact the Compliance Office at 573-882-2076.
The current trend among prospective student-athletes and current student-athletes is to acquire the services of an advisor prior to, during, or after the draft. While an advisor may be helpful to some extent, many advisors are not aware of NCAA legislation, which may have a detrimental effect on your amateur status and intercollegiate athletics eligibility. Please refer to the department's memo on advisors
to give you the necessary information to protect your amateur status and intercollegiate athletics eligibility.
Only amateurs are eligible to participate in NCAA sanctioned athletic competition. Your eligibility status as an amateur is defined by your entire career, including prior to entering college. Amateur athletes participate in sports for personal and social reasons not directly related to financial gain. When student-athletes begin to receive benefits not accepted by NCAA regulations, they lose their amateur eligibility status.
Amateur Eligibility Top | Index
You are not eligible for participation in a sport if you have ever:
- Taken pay or promise of pay for competing in that sport;
- Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete in professional athletics in that sport;
- Played on any professional athletics team as defined by the NCAA in that sport, except as permitted in Bylaw 12.2.3.2.1; or
- Used your athletic skill for pay in any form in that sport [NCAA Bylaw 12].
You are not eligible in a sport if you have ever:
- Accepted money, transportation or other benefits from an agent or agreed to have an agent market your athletic ability or reputation in that sport. [NCAA Bylaw 12.3.1]
- Since becoming a student-athlete, accepted any pay for promoting a commercial product or service. [NCAA Bylaw 12.5.2.1]
- Been paid for work you did not perform, or been paid at a rate higher than the going rate because of your athletic ability.
Academic and Related Student Support Services Top | Index
Student-athletes have rigorous schedules and can not always take advantage of the resources of other students. That is why the NCAA allows for the athletics department to finance support services, as determined, to promote the academic progress of our student-athletes.
Continuing Academic Eligibility Top | Index
Once you have become a student-athlete at the University of Missouri, you have a responsibility to maintain your eligibility. There are academic guidelines that must be followed in order to retain eligibility. Noted below are the NCAA academic guidelines for continuing eligibility.
- To be eligible for competition, a student-athlete shall be enrolled in at least a minimum full-time program of studies leading to a baccalaureate or equivalent degree as defined by the institution, which shall not be less than 12 semester or quarter hours for undergraduate students and 9 hours for graduate students. [NCAA Bylaw 14.1.8.2]
- Eligibility for competition shall be determined by the student-athlete's academic record in existence at the beginning of the fall term or at the beginning of any other regular term of that academic year, based upon satisfactory completion of at least:
- Twenty-four-semester or 36-quarter hours of academic credit prior to start of the student-athlete's second year of collegiate enrollment (i.e., third semester, fourth quarter);
- Eighteen-semester or 27-quarter hours of academic credit since the beginning of the previous fall term or since the beginning of the certifying institution's preceding regular two semesters or three quarters (hours earned during the summer may not be used to fulfill this requirement); and
- Six-semester or six-quarter hours of academic credit the preceding regular academic term (e.g., fall semester, winter quarter) in which the student-athlete has been enrolled full time at any collegiate institution (see Bylaw 14.1.10.1 for postseason certification). [NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.1] (Note: Men's Football student athletes must pass a minimum of 9 degree applicable hours in the fall semester or be subject to sit the first four games of the following season. [NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.1.6])
- Student-athletes who first enrolled in a college institution full-time on or after August 1, 2003, must:
- Complete 40% of declared degree course requirements by the start of their 3rd year (fifth semester).
- Complete 60% of declared degree course requirements by the start of their 4th year (seventh semester).
- Complete 80% of declared degree course requirements by the start of their 5th year (ninth semester). [NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.2]
- The student-athlete must maintain a minimum semester-by-semester grade-point average equal to or greater than the following:
- Present a cumulative minimum G.P.A. of 1.8 by the start of their second year of enrollment.
- Present a cumulative minimum G.P.A. of 1.9 by the start of their third year of enrollment.
- Present a cumulative minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 by the start of their fourth year of enrollment. [NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.3]
In addition, the University of Missouri requires that the student-athlete be in good academic standing, according to the Dean's office.
Enrolled and Prospective Student-Athlete Employment Top | Index
Student-athletes are permitted to be employed during the regular academic year and all official University vacation periods (i.e. Winter Break, Summer Break, Spring Break) under the following legislated conditions (NCAA Bylaws 12.1.2.1.6, 12.4.1, 12.5.2.1):
- The student-athlete is compensated only for work actually performed.
- The student-athlete must be compensated at a rate commensurate with the going rate in that locality for similar services.
- A student-athlete's compensation may not include any remuneration for the value or utility they may bring to an employer based on publicity, reputation, fame or personal following that he or she has obtained as a result of athletics ability.
- The student-athlete's name, picture, or likeness cannot be used to advertise, recommend or promote the sale or use of a product or service of any kind.
- The student-athlete does not receive any special benefits or services from the employer unless provided to all employees (i.e. transportation to work).
The Mizzou Compliance Office must keep records of all student-athlete employment. Student-athletes who plan to work should notify the compliance office and complete an intention to work statement on JumpForward prior to any employment.
Please keep in mind that Mizzou Athletics is permitted to arrange employment for prospective student-athletes during the summer prior to their enrollment as freshmen and for enrolled student-athletes. Prior to the arrangement of any employment the Mizzou Compliance office should be notified and the student will be required to complete an intention to work statement.
Fee-For-Lesson Instruction
Enrolled student-athletes may receive compensation for teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in their respective sports on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided (Bylaw 12.4.2.1):
- Institutional facilities are not used.
- Actual instruction and teaching occurs during the lesson - no "playing lessons."
- Instruction to each individual in a group setting is comparable to instruction that would be provided during a one-on-one private lesson.
- The student-athlete is compensated by the recipient or the recipient's family only.
- The student-athlete does not use his or her name, picture or appearance to promote or advertise the availability of fee-for-lesson sessions
The Mizzou Compliance Office is required to document the recipient of each lesson(s) and the fee for each lesson(s) that our student-athletes provide. If you plan on providing fee-for-lessons, student-athletes must complete a fee-for-lesson form on JumpForward as the lessons occur.
An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or a student-athlete's relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Receipt of a benefit by student-athletes or their relatives or friends is not a violation of NCAA legislation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to the institution's students or their relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the student body (e.g., foreign students, minority students) determined on a basis unrelated to athletics ability. [NCAA Bylaw 16.02.3]
The acceptance of an illegal benefit could result in the loss of a student-athlete's eligibility, scholarship, and right to compete in intercollegiate athletics.
Illegal benefits do not ONLY include receiving gifts or money. A student-athlete also may not:
- Accept athletics equipment, supplies or clothing (e.g., tennis rackets, golf clubs, balls, shirts) from a manufacturer or commercial enterprise.
- Receive more than the allotted number of complimentary admissions;
- Sell complimentary admissions at any price; or
- Receive material benefits or services that are not available to the general student body.
Thus, student-athletes should not ever accept special discounts on purchases or services or even accept special payment arrangements on any purchases. Be skeptical of any "free" or "special" benefits that someone wishes to give you.
*** If there is a doubt, call the Compliance Office at 573-882-2076. ***
Involvement in Promotional Activities Top | Index
As a student-athlete at the University of Missouri, in order to participate in promotional activities, you must abide by the following NCAA rules and you must first call the compliance office at: (573) 882-2076.
NCAA Bylaw 12.5.1.1 permits a charitable or educational agency to use a student-athlete's name, picture or appearance to support its charitable or educational activities, provided the following conditions are met:
- The student-athlete participation is subject to the limitations on participants in such activities as set forth in Bylaw 17;
- The specific activity or project in which the student-athlete participates does not involve co-sponsorship, advertisement or promotion by a commercial agency other than through the reproduction of the sponsoring company's officially registered regular trademark or logo on printed materials such as pictures, posters or calendars. The company's emblem, name, address and telephone number may be included with the trademark or logo. Personal names, messages and slogans (other than an officially registered trademark) are prohibited;
- The name or picture of a student-athlete with remaining eligibility may not appear on an institution's printed promotional item (e.g., poster, calendar) that includes a reproduction of a product with which a commercial entity is associated if the commercial entity's officially registered regular trademark or logo also appears on the item;
- The student-athlete does not miss class;
- All moneys derived from the activity or project go directly to the member institution, member conference or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency;
- The student-athlete may accept legitimate and normal expenses from the member institution, member conference or the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency related to participation in such activity;
- The student-athlete's name, picture or appearance is not utilized to promote the commercial ventures of any nonprofit agency;
- Any commercial items with names or pictures of multiple student-athletes (other than highlight films or media guides per 12.5.1.7) may be sold only at the member institution and/or the institution's conference at which the student-athlete is enrolled, institutionally controlled (owned and operated) outlets or outlets controlled by the charitable or educational organization (e.g., location of the charitable or educational/nonprofit organization, site of charitable event during the event). Items that include an individual student-athlete's names, picture or likeness (e.g. name on jersey, name or likeness on a bobblehead doll) other than information items (e.g. media guides, schedule cards, institutional publications), may not be sold; and
- The student-athlete and an authorized representative of the charitable, educational or nonprofit agency sign a release statement ensuring that the student-athlete's name, image or appearance is used in a manner consistent with the requirements of this section.
- Prior approval for participation in promotional activities must be obtained through the online approval process at athleticsmemorabilia.missouri.edu.
Medical Expenses For Student-Athletes Top | Index
If a student-athlete becomes injured:
- They must be screened by a certified athletic trainer prior to receiving treatment.
- All subsequent bills must be screened for legitimacy and liability, and are governed by University Policy Guidelines and NCAA rules.
Insurance
- The University of Missouri provides secondary insurance for athlete injuries. All insurance charges billed to a student-athlete must be processed and paid (or denied) by their primary insurance company before the University's insurance company can act.
- All walk-ons must have proof of insurance before practicing/competing.
- An insurance questionnaire form must be in the student-athlete's training room file, even if he/she does not have insurance coverage (including scholarship student-athletes).
- If a student-athlete fails to keep or provide sufficient notice of cancellation of an appointment made with a non-team physician, the student-athlete may be charged the cost of the visit.
*** If a situation is not explained herein, please contact a full-time member of the University of Missouri Athletic Training staff. ***
Common Illness
- Generally, athletes should be seen by an Athletic Trainer prior to seeking treatment at the Student Health Center.
- If a student-athlete is sick on campus, it is permissible for them to go to the Student Health Center immediately without first seeing an Athletic Trainer. Then please inform the training room as soon as possible following treatment.
- Complete a "Follow-up Information for MU Athletes" sheet at the Student Health Center, that will be faxed to your trainer for further care.
Student-athletes and parents shall refer to the Student-Athlete Handbook for policies and procedures regarding health services and medical care provided by Mizzou Athletics.
Participating in Outside Competition Top | Index
Participation in outside competition may affect a student-athlete's eligibility in a variety of ways depending on the sport and classification of the institution. A University of Missouri student-athlete must adhere to the following NCAA rules:
Sports Other Than Basketball
A student-athlete who participates during the academic year as a member of any outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition becomes ineligible for intercollegiate competition in that sport for the remainder of the year and for the next academic year. A student-athlete may practice on such a team.
However, a student-athlete may compete outside of the institution's declared playing and practice season as a member of an outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition during any official vacation period. The number of student-athletes from any one institution shall not exceed the applicable limits set forth in Bylaw 17.29.2. In wrestling, participation is prohibited between the start of the academic year and November 1.
In Division I Soccer and Women's Volleyball, a student-athlete may compete outside of the institution's declared playing and practice season as a member of an outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition, provided:
- Such participation occurs no earlier than May 1;
- The number of student-athletes from any one institution does not exceed the applicable limits set forth in Bylaw 17.29.2.
- The competition is approved by the director of athletics (via the compliance office);
- No class time is missed for practice activities or for competition; and
- In the sport of women's volleyball, all practice and competition is confined to doubles tournaments in outdoor volleyball, either on sand or grass.
Competition as Individual/Not Representing Institution
It is permissible for a student-athlete to participate in outside competition as an individual during the academic year in the student-athlete's sport, as long as the student-athlete represents only himself or herself in the competition and does not engage in such competition as a member of or receive expenses from an outside team.
Basketball
A student-athlete who participates in any non-MU organized basketball competition becomes ineligible for any further intercollegiate competition in the sport of basketball.
Outside basketball competition, including competition involving teams with fewer than five players, shall be considered "organized" if any one of the following conditions exists:
- Teams are regularly formed or team rosters are predetermined;
- Competition is scheduled and publicized in advance;
- Official score is kept;
- Individual or team standings are maintained;
- Official timer or game officials are used;
- Team uniforms are used;
- Admission is charged;
- A team is privately or commercially sponsored; or
- Competition is either directly or indirectly sponsored, promoted or administered by an individual, an organization or any other agency.
Exceptions to Outside-Competition Regulations
The following exceptions to the outside-competition regulations are permitted:
All Sports
- High-School Alumni Game. A student-athlete may compete in one game a year involving players from the student-athlete's former high school and its alumni team. In sports other than basketball, this game must take place during an official vacation period of the institution's academic year.
- Olympic Games. A student-athlete may participate in the official Olympic Games, in final tryouts that directly qualify competitors for the Olympic Games, and in officially recognized competition directly qualifying participants for final Olympic Games tryouts.
- Official Pan American Games Tryouts and Competition. A student-athlete may participate in official Pan American Games tryouts and competition.
- U.S. National Teams. A student-athlete may participate in official tryouts and competition involving national teams sponsored by the appropriate national governing bodies of the U.S. Olympic Committee (or, for the student-athletes representing another nation, the equivalent organization of that nation or, for student-athletes competing in a non-Olympic sport, the equivalent organization of that sport).
- Official World Championships, World University Games, and World Cup Tryouts and Competition. A student- athlete may participate in official World Championships, World University Games and World Cup tryouts and competition.
- Multisport Events. A student-athlete may participate in officially recognized state and national multisport events.
Additional Exceptions for Basketball Only:
- Summer League-Division I. A student-athlete may compete during the period between June 15 and August 31, or the institution's opening day of classes [Bylaw 17.02.13.3], whichever comes earlier, on a team in a league certified per Bylaw 17.31.4, provided the student-athlete has received written permission from the institution's athletics director (or the director's official representative), via the compliance office, prior to participation in the league. If the student-athlete is transferring and has been officially accepted for enrollment in a second institution, and if the previous institution certifies that the student has withdrawn and does not intend to return to that institution for the next term, this written permission is to be obtained from the member institution to which the student-athlete is transferring. Under such circumstances, the student-athlete does not count on the summer-league roster as a representative of either institution.
- Puerto Rico Superior Basketball League. A student-athlete who is a resident of Puerto Rico may participate in the Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico [Bylaw 12.02.11].
- United States vs. U.S. National Teams. A student-athlete may participate in the United States against U.S. national teams.
- Outside-Team Tours. A student-athlete may participate in an outside team summer foreign basketball tour [Bylaw 17.29.2].
- Basketball Draft Combine. A student-athlete using the draft exception set forth in Bylaw 12.2.4.21 may participate in a draft combine sponsored by a professional sports organization (during the summer or academic year) provided the student-athlete has received written permission from the institution's director of athletics.
Collegiate All-Star Contests. A student-athlete who competes as a member of a squad in any college all-star football or basketball contest shall be denied further intercollegiate eligibility in that sport.
17.31.2 Sanctioned Outside-Team Tours. An outside team that includes student-athletes from more than one member institution may participate in international competition in any sport on a foreign tour. However, any such outside team that includes more than the following number of student-athletes from the same member institution must be certified by the institution in accordance with procedures set forth in Bylaw 17.29.1
| Baseball | 4 | Gymnastics | 2 | Track and Field | 7 | ||
| Basketball | 2 | Soccer | 5 | Volleyball | 2 | ||
| Cross Country | 2 | Softball | 4 | Wrestling | 5 | ||
| Football | 5 | Swimming and Diving | 5 | ||||
| Golf | 2 | Tennis | 2 | ||||
Participating in Prize Money Events Top | Index
If you are a student-athlete considering participating in some kind of event that awards any prizes, please read the following NCAA Bylaws before you do. This is a list of commonly asked questions about violations for events that offer money, or its equivalent, as prizes for victory. Student-athletes should complete an outside competition form on JumpForward before participating in any outside competition.
Amateur Status
- An individual loses amateur status and, thus, shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport if the individual uses his or her athletics skill (directly or indirectly) for pay in any form in that sport.
- An individual loses amateur status and, thus, shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport if the individual accepts a promise of pay even if such pay is to be received following completion of intercollegiate athletics participation.
- An individual loses amateur status through the receipt of pay outside of necessary expenses to participate in athletics competition (while not representing an educational institution) from any service. Funding in any amount may
- An individual loses amateur status through the receipt of pay, which includes any payment, including actual and necessary expenses conditioned on the individuals' place finish or performance or given on an incentive basis, or receipt of expenses in excess of the same reasonable amount for permissible expenses given to all individuals involved in the competition.
- An individual loses amateur status through the receipt of pay, which includes cash, or the equivalent thereof (e.g. trust fund), as an award for participation and competition at any time, even if such an award is permitted under the rules governing an amateur, non-collegiate event in which the individual is participating. An award or cash prize that an individual could not receive under NCAA legislation may not be forwarded in the individual's name to a different individual or agency.
- An individual may participate singly or as a member of an amateur team against professional teams.
Playing and Practice Season Top | Index
The NCAA sets out guidelines about practice and game time limitations for coaches and athletes to follow. These guidelines are provided for the protection and safety of the student-athletes. Below are listed some of the more frequently asked about regulations.
Practice Limitations
A student-athlete's participation in countable athletically related activities (including multi-sport student-athletes) shall be limited to a maximum of four hours per day and twenty hours per week during the playing season.
All competition and any associated athletically related activities on the day of competition shall count as three hours regardless of the actual duration of these activities.
Practice may not be conducted at any time (including vacation periods) following competition, except between contest rounds or events during multi-day or multi-event competition (e.g., double-headers in softball or baseball, rounds of golf in a multi-day tournament).
Preseason Practice:
At least one day off must be provided each week, on which no required athletically activities activities may occur. At least eight hours free from required athletically related activities must be provided each night between 9 PM and 6 AM. Student-athletes shall also be provided with seven consecutive days off immediately following the conclusion of their sport's season if class is in session, along with 14 additional days off during the academic year.
Daily and weekly hour limitations do not apply to countable athletically related activities occurring during preseason practice prior to the first day of classes or the first scheduled contest, whichever is earlier. Student-athletes must still be provided with at least one day off per week.
Vacation Periods and Between Terms:
Daily and weekly hour limitations do not apply to countable athletically related activities occurring during an institution's official vacation period, as listed in the institution's official calendar, and during the academic year between terms when classes are not in session. Student-athletes must still be provided with at least one day off per week.
Outside of Playing Season:
- Weekly Hour Practice Limitations - Outside the Playing Season
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- Sports other than Football. Outside of the playing season, during the academic year, only a student-athlete's participation in required weight-training, conditioning and individual skill instruction shall be permitted. A student-athlete's participation in such activities per Bylaw 17.02.1 shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week with not more than two hours per week spent on individual skill workouts. All countably related activities are prohibited one week prior to and through final exams.
- Football. Activities between the institution's last contest and January 1 are limited to required weight-training, conditioning, the review of game film and walk throughs [Bylaw 17.02.20]. A student-athlete's participation in such activities shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours per week, of which no more than two hours per week may be spent on the viewing of film and participating in walk throughs. All activities beginning January 1 and outside the playing season shall be conducted pursuant to Bylaw 17.10.6.
Summer Athletic Activities:
- Basketball [Bylaw 17.1.7.2.1.5.1]- May engage in 8 hours of weight training and skill instruction with not more than two hours per week spent on individual skill workouts for an 8 week period during summer school.
- Football [Bylaw 17.1.7.2.1.5.2]- May engage in 8 hours of weight training, conditioning and film review with not more than two hours per week spent on film review for an 8 week period during summer school.
- Other Sports- Student-athletes in all other sports may participate in voluntary activities only, except that student athletes in individual sports may request workouts led by their coaches.
Seasons of Competition Top | Index
A student-athlete shall not engage in more than four seasons of intercollegiate competition in any one sport. [Bylaw 12.8]
Any amount of competition where a student-athlete represents the institution will count as a full season. [Bylaw 12.8.3]
*** There are exceptions to the above rules (e.g. medical hardship). Please contact the Compliance Office for a review of your specific situation. ***
Five Year Rule
A student-athlete shall complete his or her seasons of participation within five calendar years from the beginning of the semester or quarter in which the student-athlete first registered for a minimum full-time program of studies in a collegiate institution. Time spent in the armed services, on official church missions or with recognized foreign aid services of the U.S. government is exempt. For foreign students, service in the armed forces or on an official church mission of the student's home country is considered equivalent to such service in the United States. [Bylaw 12.8.1]
NCAA member institutions are not permitted to contact student-athletes at other NCAA member institutions about transferring without first obtaining the permission of the athletic director of the student-athlete's current institution. Another institution may not contact a student-athlete nor encourage a transfer without such permission. A student-athlete may not receive any type of institutional financial aid during their first academic year at the new institution without the permission from the previous institution's athletic director to be contacted by other schools.
Transferring to Mizzou
The first step to transferring to the University of Missouri is to contact the compliance office or athletic director at your current college, prior to contacting a coach or any member of the Mizzou staff. There are many more NCAA and SEC rules that can impact a student-athlete's eligibility. Additional information can be found on the NCAA Transfer website.
Current Mizzou Student-Athletes interested in Transferring
If a current Mizzou student-athlete is interested in transferring to another college, the first step is to set up a meeting with the compliance office. You can set this meeting by calling 573-882-2076. In this meeting, members of the compliance staff will review the specific rules related to transferring and how they may impact your eligibility to compete at a college you may transfer to. This meeting will also explain the process for requesting permission to contact other coaches. Until this meeting is complete, you (or a family member or former coach) should not attempt to contact coaches at other schools. Failure to receive permission to contact may result in the student being unable to receive athletics financial aid at the new institution.
*** For a more information on transferring, visit the NCAA Transfer website. ***
Last updated: January 16, 2018
