Collegiate student-athletes at the Division I level who transfer will be able to compete immediately this year.
The NCAA Division I Council announced via Twitter Wednesday it will grant “blanket” waivers, which will allow student-athletes transferring from Division I schools to compete without penalty this year.
Division I Council grants waiver to allow DI transfer student-athletes in all sports to compete immediately this year. pic.twitter.com/PNCuiCLWK0
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) December 16, 2020
Typically, students would have to wait a full calendar year before being eligible to play.