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NCAA Rules for Division 2 & 3 Colleges

NCAA recruiting rules are different for division I, division II, and division III colleges and universities. Division I is especially strict with when, how, and how often you contact college coaches. It is very important to know each of these rules while going through the recruiting process. The NCAA is not forgiving in the least bit when it comes to not following the rules they have given to college coaches, recruiters, and college bound student athletes.

If you are planning on going to a Division II or III college, read each of the rules below regarding contacting coaches. If you hope to be recruited by a Division I school, you should read the rules for sophomore, junior, and senior high school students depending on what grade you are in while being recruited.


Topic Division II Rules Division III Rules
Recruiting Materials A coach may begin sending printed recruiting materials beginning Sept. 1 of your junior year. You may receive printed material at any time.
Telephone Calls You may make calls to coaches at your expense. Beginning June 15 after your junior year, a coach may call you once a week. You may make calls at your own expense and there is no limit to the number of calls a coach can make or when they can happen.
Off-Campus Contact A coach may contact you or your parents/legal guardians off-campus beginning June 15 after your junior year. A coach is limited to three in-person off-campus visits. A coach may contact you or your parents/legal guardians beginning after your junior year.
Unofficial Visits You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits at any time. You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits at any time.
Official Visits You may begin making official visits once classes start your senior year. You can make up to five official visits total, and are allowed only one official visit per college. You may make official visits once the first day of classes begins of your senior year. You can make only one official visit per college.


If you haven't already done so, be sure to read our basic NCAA recruiting rules.


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