The NCAA Division I Council passed a proposal on Wednesday that will grant transfer athletes from all D-I sports immediate eligibility to compete this year.
"We are thrilled at the passing of the blanket waiver as we believe it is in line with D-I SAAC, ensuring that all of our student-athletes have the best opportunity to thrive both academically and athletically," NCAA D-I SAAC Voice Chair and Southeastern Louisiana women's soccer player Caroline Lee said in a statement. "In a time of great uncertainty amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we feel it is in our best interest to grant immediate eligibility for those who have transferred in order to best support their mental-health and wellbeing.