How a Division III rule becomes official
Every year, ideas move through a set schedule — from first draft to a final vote at the NCAA Convention in January. See the full Division III legislative calendar on the Legislation and Policy page.
Core Governance Areas
COMMITTEES
Division III committees, councils and working groups.
LEGISLATION & POLICY
Rules, bylaws, legislative processes and updates.
ACADEMICS
Academic standards, eligibility requirements and resources that support student-athlete success on and off the field.
MEMBERSHIP & INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES
Membership requirements, academics, finances, calendars and institutional support tools.
INFRACTIONS PROCESS
Enforcement, appeals, case tracking and dashboards.