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8 FAQs about the NCAA Transfer Process
By Andrea Leitner|December 9, 2021
1. Can I enter the transfer portal without my coach knowing? Yes, but it's not recommended. Athletes can go directly to the athletic department's administration to get put into the...
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Knowing When to Transfer
By Andrea Leitner|October 12, 2021
Transferring is usually a sticky situation; it creates a feeling of uncertainty that some athletes thrive off of while others get sick to the thought of. While transferring is scary,...
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How To Avoid Illegal Recruiting, for Transfer Athletes
By Brittany Collens|September 27, 2021
The game of transferring in college has certainly changed: with the introduction of the transfer portal and athletes no longer needing permission to transfer, athletes stand to gain more control...
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3 Transfer Tips from an Expert
By Allison Goldblatt|September 22, 2021
When I was deciding to transfer, I was so worried and scared. It was the most difficult decision I've ever made, and it was a challenging process once I made...
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URI Soccer Player Discusses the Transfer Process and What DI Coaches Want to See
By Matthew Gutelius|August 31, 2021
Claire Ross is a Division I soccer player at the University of Rhode Island. She transferred to URI from Mississippi State, so she took the time to discuss the recruiting...
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Why Athletes Must Know Their Rights Before Transferring
By Jaeden Lizakowski|August 25, 2021
Edited by Jaime Evers Considering the decision to transfer and finally making that decision isn't always an easy process; in fact, it rarely is. Parker is a college baseball player...
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Redshirt | An Athletes Experience with being a Two-year Red Shirt, Transfer, and a Medical DQ
By 2aDays Staff|August 2, 2021
Lindsay Sammis started her collegiate soccer career at Kansas University and then transferred to the University of Rhode Island after her freshman year. Not only was Lindsay a transfer, but...
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Pro Lacrosse Player, Reece Eddy, on Staying Motivated and Transferring to BU
By 2aDays Staff|May 24, 2021
Reece Eddy is a former Boston University LSM player and team captain in 2020. He was honored as an Inside Lacrosse All-American and earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the...
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How do Transfer Athletes Find Their Place on Their New Team?
By Daphne Mollod|November 16, 2020
Being a transfer student is hard, no doubt about it, and being an athlete definitely adds another layer to the experience. How do you know if you will fit in...
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University of Virginia Lacrosse Player Transferring Advice During Covid Times
By Lauren Gilbert|November 12, 2020
College sports and college recruiting have drastically changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's Sammy Mueller's story about how she is taking the opportunity to use her extra year of eligibility...
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NCAA Transfer Portal and Transfer Waivers | What’s the Difference?
By Katie Lever, Ph. D|October 5, 2020
Transferring to a new university in the middle of one's athletic career is a complicated process, made slightly easier by the NCAA's relatively new transfer portal, which also lifted some...
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How To Handle Transferring as a College Athlete
By Monique Felix|March 18, 2019
Why one DI college athlete decided to transfer, and her recommendations on do’s and don’ts for the process
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My Transfer from Skidmore College to St. Mary’s College
By Annie Weis|October 22, 2016
Tanner Brooks graduated college in 2016 from St. Mary's College of Maryland and now plays professional basketball in Ireland for the oldest basketball club, Neptune BC. He attended Skidmore College for his first two years of college, where he...
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Tips, Rules, and Regulations on Transferring Colleges for Athletes
By Keirsten Sires|May 23, 2016
Transferring schools as a college athlete can be an unfamiliar and confusing process. The rules may not always be clear, and depending on where you're coming from and where you're...
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NCAA Transferring Rules
By Bryan Sosoo|January 17, 2016
Below are the listed transfer eligibility rules for all three NCAA divisions. The final listed piece of information is a guideline set by the NCAA enabling student-athletes the ability to...
