Letter of Intent/Transfer Policies

From CCC Bylaws

Section 6.4.           Student-Athlete Transfer Eligibility 
 
6.4.1 A student-athlete transferring from one conference institution to another shall not be eligible to compete in the same sport(s) at the subsequent institution until 365 days have elapsed from the date of withdrawal from enrollment at the previous institution. (Revised 6-18-08) 

6.4.2 In those cases where a student-athlete is attending a school and the sport in which they participate is discontinued by the school, this restriction is waived. 

6.4.3 If a student has not been certified in any sport at the school from which they transfer, and they receive a release from the athletic director at that school, this restriction is waived. 

6.4.4 Upon graduation from a CCC institution with a Bachelor's Degree, a student-athlete with eligibility remaining, may transfer to another CCC institution with this restriction waived.

6.4.5 If a student-athlete signs a conference letter of intent and chooses not to enroll at the school or informs the school of their decision not to enroll at the school in which the letter of intent was signed, the student-athlete shall not be eligible to compete in the same sport(s) at the subsequent institution until a full competitive season has elapsed. 

Note: a competitive season is defined as the length of season as defined by the NAIA of countable competitions culminating with the national championship.
Note: If enrollment at subsequent school is prior to the completion of a full competitive season, the student-athlete may participate in non-countable competitions (i.e.; scrimmages/exhibitions).

6.4.6 If the student-athlete transfers to another Conference institution and is identified with the second institution as defined by the NAIA (Article V, Section B, 7), but does not participate in any countable intercollegiate contest as defined by NAIA (Article V, Section B, 9 & 12) in the involved sport at the second institution beyond a 14 consecutive calendar day period and returns to the original institution, this restriction will be waived. 

6.4.7 A student-athlete may receive athletic-related aid at the school in which he/she is transferring during the first academic year of attendance. 

6.4.8 A student-athlete may participate in practice sessions and non-countable contests (i.e.,scrimmages/exhibitions) at the school in which he/she is transferring during the first academic year of attendance. (July 2022)

Note: Non-countable, for the purpose of these policies is defined as competitions that do not apply towards record, statistics, standings.