The NCAA is a complex organization, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. The resources provided here help explain the Association and how to operate effectively as a member of Division II. These materials are particularly helpful in navigating membership-related and legislative aspects of athletics administration in Division II.
About the NCAA and Division II
The following links provide a good overview of how Division II fits within the NCAA’s three-division membership structure, and what makes Division II unique among the myriad college choices for prospective student-athletes.
The NCAA National Office
The NCAA National Office
An overview of the national office, located in Indianapolis.
About Division II
How Division II Governance Works
Illustration of the committee structure and the democratic process Division II uses to establish legislation and policy.
Bylaw 7: Division II Membership and Institutional Control
Replication of Bylaw 7 from the Division II Manual.
Division II Facts and Figures
Quick facts illustrating Division II characteristics.
Division II Priorities
Summary of overarching themes and objectives for the division in the coming year.
Division II Operating Plan
Overview and summary of Division II's 2026-32 operating plan and its five focus areas.
Division II Strategic Positioning Platform
The platform defines Division II's "Life in the Balance" philosophy.
Tools to Tell the DII Story
Materials and resources to promote the division to campus and community constituents, and to external audiences that might not be familiar with the NCAA’s three-division structure.
Working with NCAA Technology
These resources offer administrators at Division II institutions the following web-based and digital tools and instructions required to conduct membership responsibilities.
Division II Legislative Relief Guidelines and Directives
Summary to help users distinguish the types of policy waivers available.
Legislative Services Database for the Internet (LSDBi)
Database that provides access to legislative proposals, current legislation, interpretations, educational columns and other resources.
Division II Student-Athlete Academic Waivers Guidelines and Directives
Summary to help users distinguish the guidelines for progress-toward-degree and two-year college transfer waivers.
Compliance Assistant (CA 2.0)
Tool that helps athletics departments track and monitor student-athlete information, including basic contact information, sport participation, progress-toward-degree and financial aid.
Division II Institutional Performance Program
Interactive database that helps with planning, performance and oversight of intercollegiate athletics programs, specifically in the areas of academics, students, leadership and financial data.
Additional Resources
The following links provide additional information and materials regarding eligibility, academics and compliance.
NCAA Program Hub
Online tool that establishes a user profile so that basic information doesn’t have to be re-entered for subsequent applications.
Division II Online Education Resource Center (OERC)
Additional links and resources for athletics administrators and coaches.
NCAA Eligibility Center
Primary site for ascertaining eligibility status for prospective student-athletes.
NCAA Sport Science Institute
Research, resources and best practice recommendations to promote student-athlete health and safety.
