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Division III Legislation
How Division III makes its rules — the process, the annual calendar, and the resources for proposing and voting on legislation.
Division III Legislative Process
Division III member schools help shape the rules that govern the division through a collaborative legislative process. Institutions, conferences and governance committees can submit proposals, provide feedback and vote on legislation that supports the Division III philosophy and enhances the student-athlete experience.
Explore how ideas move through the governance structure, from proposal to adoption, and learn how members can participate in the process.
Division III Legislative Resources
Key documents for the upcoming Convention — proposals, the voting grid, and the official notice.
Division III Legislative Relief Resources
In extraordinary circumstances, Division III schools and conferences can ask to waive the normal application of a rule. The Management Council’s Subcommittee for Legislative Relief reviews these requests (Division III Bylaw 5.4.1.7). Use the standards and policies below when preparing a request.
Division III Compliance
How Division III schools follow the rules day to day — forms, waivers, playing seasons, NIL, and rules education.
Division III Compliance Resources
Required Forms and Actions
Annual required forms and actions for conferences and institutions.
Division III Compliance Forms & Reporting
Division III Waivers and Reinstatement
Academic and hardship waivers, plus the student-athlete reinstatement process.
Division III Name, Image and Likeness Resources
Name, image and likeness policies and guidance for Division III institutions and student-athletes.
Division III Rules Education
Division III institutions are responsible for understanding and applying NCAA legislation that supports fair competition, academic success and the Division III philosophy. Rules education resources help athletics administrators, coaches and institutional staff stay informed about legislative requirements and policy updates that impact student-athletes and member schools.
The Division III Rules Test is one of several educational tools used to reinforce knowledge of NCAA legislation and support institutional compliance. The test serves as a resource for coaches, athletics administrators and institutional staff while covering topics such as recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, amateurism and playing and practice season requirements.
Division III Rules Test
The Division III Rules Test provides an opportunity for institutional staff and coaches to assess their understanding of NCAA legislation and identify areas for additional education. The test is designed to support ongoing rules education and strengthen institutional compliance efforts throughout the division.
- Available August 1 through July 31 yearly.
- Located within NCAA Learning Portal for self-enrollment
Note: Access to the NCAA Learning Portal requires MyApps account