All NCAA presidents and chancellors may participate in a program led by NCAA staff via a webinar that will take place biannually. Presidents and chancellors who are within two years of appointment at an NCAA member school and have not previously served in the role, as well as those who have transitioned into a president or chancellor position in a different division within the last two years, are also eligible to attend an in-person orientation at the NCAA national office.

This program is designed for all NCAA presidents and chancellors, with additional onboarding support for those who are new to their role or transitioning between divisions.

This program focuses on two priorities:

• The primary goal is to help establish connections and sustain relationships with the NCAA President and other national office senior leaders.
• The secondary goal is to educate participants on the structure and role of the national office and the role of presidents and chancellors in the current landscape of issues, challenges and opportunities in intercollegiate athletics.

The NCAA will send an email to all presidents and chancellors annually in August or September providing more details about upcoming program dates and how to register.

2025-26 Program schedule

The upcoming program cycle includes the following sessions:

• November 12, 2025: Webinar; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time
• February 3, 2026: In-person orientation
• June 3, 2026: Webinar; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time

Presidents and chancellors do not need to take action until they receive registration information from the NCAA in August or September.

Note: The in-person orientation is available to new presidents and chancellors (those within two years of appointment who have not previously served in the role) or to presidents and chancellors who have transitioned to a different division within the last two years.