Competitive experience feedback, new partnership with FirstPoint USA
Deadlines & Reminders
Nov. 27-29:The national office and eligibility center will be closed from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.
Dec. 1, 2019: All fall 2019 eligibility profiles that are not yet in line for review will be cancelled. Cancellations will not affect spring 2020 decisions or vouched-for students.
Jan. 1, 2020:Opening Round facility certifications due forbaseballand softball.
NEW: Feedback Needed on Competitive Experience Rule
The Competitive Experience Committee has been working for the past few years on ways to improve the competitive experience rule, which relates to how NAIA student-athletes use seasons of competition. A CEC webpage has been created to summarize the work completed to date and offer an opportunity for membership to provide feedback. Please take a minute and share your thoughts with the committee on this important topic.
NEW: Fall Championship Brackets Announced
NAIA championship brackets have been announced for:
NEW: Support The Champions of Character® Foundation on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is December 3 and the NAIA is challenging its employees and members to donate to the Champions of Character Foundation. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that kicks off end-of-year charitable efforts. By Supporting the Champions of Character Foundation, you are ensuring that individuals are taught the importance of character on and off the court. Text "NAIA" to 56651 or click hereto donate.
InCred Announces Requirement Date of
Jan. 15, 2021
Beginning January 15, 2021, international students will be required to purchase an InCred evaluation for eligibility decisions. International transcripts that are sent directly to the eligibility center will no longer be accepted. Only records submitted to and verified by InCred, as well as the official InCred credential evaluation, will be used to apply NAIA eligibility rules.
Sponsors
NEW: NAIA Partners with FirstPoint USA
The NAIA announced a three-year partnership with FirstPoint USA as its "Official China and UK Recruiting Partner." This relationship will open up more scholarship opportunities to international students, boosting recruitment for NAIA member institutions.
NEW: Schedule a Demo with NAIA Championship Mobile Partner From Now On
What if you could provide your students, athletes and fans a championship-quality fan experience year-round? From Now On, the Official Mobile App Solution of the NAIA, is here to help. Schedule a demo to find out how the FanX™ Mobile Platform can help your institution increase engagement with rich notifications, one-stop-shop fan content and loyalty & rewards programs.
Eligibility
Voucher Reminder: Eligibility Decision Needed by End of Term
As a reminder, all students who have been vouched for must receive an eligible determination from the eligibility center by the end of the fall 2019 term. Per the voucher terms, failure to do so means the student will be considered ineligible and result in the corresponding consequences for both the student and institution. Please contact the eligibility center at 816.595.8304, or legislative services at 816.595.8180 with any questions.
Events
Future National Convention Dates
Dates and locations have been set for the 2021 and 2022 NAIA National Conventions:
