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. Here’s the path a proposal follows.
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.