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NCAA Division I Annual List of Required Forms and Actions

The NCAA has developed a list of required actions and forms that must be completed or submitted on an annual basis by administrators, coaches and student-athletes. This resource was created to consolidate the various actions and forms into a single, central location for use by Division I members. Developed with input from administrators at member schools, this list was compiled by NCAA national office staff in Division I governance, finance, academic and membership affairs, and the Sport Science Institute.

Administrative Reports and Forms

Form Description Who Signs or is Responsible Destination Due Date NCAA Contact
NCAA Membership Financial Report Report on the revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures of the institution’s athletics department as well as submitting data for the Division I Revenue Distribution calculations (Sports Sponsorship, Grants-in-Aid and Student Assistance Fund). System will open September 15 annually. Initial contact is sent to the chancellor or president, with a copy to the athletics director NCAA national office (My Apps) January 15 Andrea Worlock
aworlock@ncaa.org
NCAA IPP Health and Safety Survey An active member institution shall complete a student-athlete health and safety survey on an annual basis pursuant to policies and procedures as determined by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. Athletics Health Care Administrator NCAA national office (My Apps) January 26 (Note: changes annually depending on calendar Mallory Mickus
mmickus@ncaa.org 
NCAA Graduation Success Rate An institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or an individual competitor in an NCAA championship unless it has submitted federal graduation rate and enrollment data to the NCAA national office on or before the applicable deadline.      Designated Institutional Personnel NCAA national office (My Apps) June 1 Sadie Martinez
smartinez@ncaa.org
Federal Graduation Rates An institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or an individual competitor in an NCAA championship unless it has submitted federal graduation rate and enrollment data to the NCAA national office on or before the applicable deadline. Designated Institutional Personnel NCAA national office (My Apps) June 1 Sadie Martinez
smartinez@ncaa.org
Sports Sponsorship and Demographic Report Annual reporting of sports sponsored, both for the previous and upcoming academic years. Institutions will provide demographic and contact information for administrators and head coaches. Annual membership dues can also be paid through the system. Information is required for championship eligibility. Director of Athletics NCAA national office (My Apps)

June 30

Sadie Martinez
smartinez@ncaa.org
Report of Uses for Revenue Distribution The NCAA requires that institutions submit expense information online annually pertaining to the Academic Enhancement, Conference Grants and Student Assistance Fund (SAF/SAOF) Revenue Distributions. Designated Conference Personnel NCAA national office (My Apps) August 31 Andrea Worlock
aworlock@ncaa.org
Membership dues Institutions and conferences must remit membership dues annually. Director of Athletics, Fiscal Staff Members NCAA National Office September 1 (Determined on an annual basis by Board of Governors) Mark Aiken maiken@ncaa.org
EADA Report Any coeducational institution of higher education that participates in Title IV, the federal student aid program, and has an intercollegiate athletics program, must comply with the EADA by preparing an annual report, officially called The Report on Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data. Director of Athletics and Designated Institutional Personnel United States Federal Government Office of Postsecondary Education October 15 EADA Help Desk
Academic Progress Rate An institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitor in postseason competition (including NCAA championships and bowl games) unless it has submitted, by the applicable deadline, its academic progress rate (APR) in a form approved and administered by the Committee on Academics. Designated Institutional Personnel NCAA national office (My Apps) Eight weeks (56 calendar days) following an institution’s first day of classes on campus each fall term Eric Brey
ebrey@ncaa.org
Katy Yurk
kyurk@ncaa.org
DeAnna Wiley
dwiley@ncaa.org
Academic Performance Census An institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitor in postseason competition (including NCAA championships and bowl games) unless it has submitted, by the applicable deadline, its academic performance census (APC) in a form administered by the Committee on Academics. Designated Institutional Personnel NCAA national office (My Apps) Eight weeks (56 calendar days) following an institution’s first day of classes on campus each fall term Eric Brey
ebrey@ncaa.org
Katy Yurk
kyurk@ncaa.org
DeAnna Wiley
dwiley@ncaa.org
NCAA Board of Governors Policy on Campus Sexual Violence Annual Attestation The policy, which was adopted by the Board of Governors in 2017, reinforces efforts of the Association in addressing campus sexual violence. By completing the attestation form, an institution attests that it has satisfied the policy requirements. Chancellor/President, Director of Athletics, Campus Title IX Coordinator NCAA National Office First Friday of November webhelpdesk@ncaa.org
Attestation of Compliance Presidents, chancellors and directors of athletics must attest annually that the obligations to control and monitor athletics programs have been met. Chancellor/President and Director of Athletics NCAA National Office November 7, 2025 webhelpdesk@ncaa.org
Attestation of Once in Four-Year DEI Review Presidents, chancellors and directors of athletics must attest annually that a reviewal of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies and practices in athletics programs has been conducted in the last four years. Chancellor/President and Director of Athletics NCAA National Office First Friday of  November webhelpdesk@ncaa.org
NCAA Directory Institutions should update directory contact information for administrators and head coaches as personnel changes take place to keep the institution's page current. Designated Institutional Personnel NCAA national office (My Apps) As needed Sadie Martinez
smartinez@ncaa.org
NCAA Catastrophic Sport Injury Review & Reporting Member schools must complete a post-incident review of circumstances on all student-athlete fatalities and catastrophic injuries, regardless of whether such fatality/injury is sport related in addition to reporting annually on all student-athlete fatalities and catastrophic injuries, regardless of whether such fatality/injury is sport related. Designated Institutional Personnel NCAA National Office via the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research Reporting Tool NCAA Catastrophic Sport Injury Reporting Reminder Memo Annually Mallory Mickus
mmickus@ncaa.org
NCAA Concussion Reporting Member schools must report all instances of diagnosed sport-related concussions in student-athletes and their resolution to the NCAA on an annual basis. Designated Institutional Personnel NCAA National Office via the Concussion Reporting Website NCAA Concussion Reporting Process Memo Annually Mallory Mickus
mmickus@ncaa.org
Athletically Related Income and Benefits An athletics department staff member who receives athletically related income or benefits from a source outside the institution must report the earnings to the president or chancellor on an annual basis. Director of Athletics or Chancellor Director of Athletics’ Office or Chancellor’s Office Annual basis based on institution policy
Student-Athlete Education: Life Skills An active member institution shall attest annually to providing student-athletes with academic support services consistent with the requirements of Bylaw 16.3.1.1, and career counseling and life skills programming consistent with the requirements of Bylaw 16.3.1.2. Chancellor/President, Director of Athletics NCAA Membership Attestation Requirements November 7, 2025 webhelpdesk@ncaa.org
Academic and Support Services An active member institution shall attest annually to providing student-athletes with academic support services consistent with the requirements of Bylaw 16.3.1.1, and career counseling and life skills programming consistent with the requirements of Bylaw 16.3.1.2. Chancellor/President, Director of Athletics NCAA Membership Attestation Requirements November 7, 2025 webhelpdesk@ncaa.org
Compliance with Census-Based Health, Safety and Performance Guide An active member institution shall provide consensus-based care, education and services to its student-athletes. The institution shall attest annually to the institution's compliance with consensus-based guidance supporting student-athlete health, safety and performance (e.g., Cardiac Care Best Practices, Interassociation Mental Health Best Practices, Concussion Safety Protocol Checklist) as identified, established and maintained through policies and procedures approved by the NCAA Board of Governors. Chancellor/President, Director of Athletics, Campus Athletics Health Care Administrators NCAA Membership Attestation Requirements November 7, 2025 webhelpdesk@ncaa.org
Student-Athlete Career Services (Current and Former) An active member institution shall attest annually to providing student-athletes with academic support services consistent with the requirements of Bylaw 16.3.1.1, and career counseling and life skills programming consistent with the requirements of Bylaw 16.3.1.2. Chancellor/President, Director of Athletics NCAA Membership Attestation Requirements November 7, 2025 webhelpdesk@ncaa.org
Review of Health, Safety, and Performance Support Services An active member institution shall complete a comprehensive review of its mental and physical health, safety and performance support services (e.g., legislative and policy requirements, best practice considerations) at least once every four years. Chancellor/President, Director of Athletics, Campus Athletics Health Care Administrators NCAA Membership Attestation Requirements November 7, 2025 webhelpdesk@ncaa.org

Required Compliance Forms and Actions – Student-Athlete Eligibility

Form Description Who Signs or Is Responsible Destination Due Date NCAA Contact
Drug-Testing Consent Student-athlete must sign form to affirm his or her awareness of the NCAA drug- testing program and agree to allow the NCAA to test in  relation  to any participation in NCAA championships. Student-Athletes Athletics Director’s Office Prior to practice or competition, or before the Monday of the fourth week of classes (whichever occurs first). forms@ncaa.org
Student-Athlete Statement Student-athlete must sign form to affirm, to the best of his or her knowledge; he or she is eligible to compete in intercollegiate competition. Student-Athletes Athletics Director’s Office Before student- athlete’s first day of outside competition forms@ncaa.org
Buckley Statement This form provides students the ability to allow individuals (e.g., parent/legal guardian, high school staff, college/university personnel) to contact the NCAA for information relating to their education-impacting disability request and/or records Student-Athletes NCAA Eligibility Center Before student- athlete’s first outside competition forms@ncaa.org

If you have any ideas about additions to this resource or recommendations for enhancements, please email Emma Potter (ecpotter@ncaa.org), NCAA Division I Postgraduate Intern..