Five years on the clock

Five years on the clock

The NCAA Division II Executive Board adopted a new age based eligibility model on Aug 5, creating a continuous five-year eligibility period for college athletes. The rule took effect for the 2026-27 academic year and replaced Division II’s previous system, which allowed athletes to compete for four seasons within 10 full time semesters.  According to the NCAA’s Division II announcement, an athlete’s five year period begins when they first enroll…