Transfer question

rocky2510+ posts

Hello,

I was hoping some one could assist me. Son is currently a sophomore at a 4yr division 1 college(NCAA). This past fall he suffered an elbow injury which required rehab. His doctor finally cleared him to return to pitching in late February. He has not appeared in any games this season, nor does the coach plan on using him this season. On April 1st, head coach informed him that he didn't feel his velocity would return and therefore will not be renewing his scholarship for the 2013-2014 season. Since he won't play this year, we are assuming that he will not lose a year of eligibility - therefore having 3 years of eligibility remaining.(?) Is that a 'given' or is there some type paperwork/appeal that we have to obtain to insure that he retains this year of eligibility? Also, even though he will have completed his sophomore year academically (57 credit hrs) , would going to a JUCO for a year - then transferring to a 4yr (D1 or D2) be an option? Can it be done?

thank you!

4/12/131:07 PM

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3FingeredGlove1,000+ posts

In D1, when any student enrolls fulltime at a any collegiate institution, a clock starts. After 5 years have elapsed, the student is no longer eligible for college athletics. Additionally, a player may only compete in 4 seasons.

Your son will have 3 more calendar years of eligibility, and also has 3 seasons of competition remaining, since he won't use a season of competition this year. No paperwork is required.

Transferring to a JUCO is legal. Transferring back to and playing at a D1 is very difficult, because D1 requires that a player entering his 4th year of college must have completed 60% of the credits required for his degree program. Typically, it is very difficult to find 3rd year courses at a JUCO. It may be practical to enroll at a JUCO, while continuing to take courses at a 4 year college, and meet the academic requirements. Some players take both 12 units at a JUCO while continuing studies at their original D1, with the hope that they can convince the D1 coach to take them back. This sort of strategy is only practical if the player has a relatively easy time in school, and if there isn't a geographical restraint.

Transferring from the 3rd year of college at a JUCO to a D2 while retaining academic eligibility is easier, but not a slam dunk.

4/13/1312:45 AM

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wicked-bender10+ posts

3FG-

You have a PM.

4/13/1310:01 AM

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