NCAA votes for single transfer portal window

The NCAA FBS Oversight Committee has voted to make significant changes to the transfer portal system. The key changes are: 1. Adopting a single transfer window in January, eliminating the previous spring transfer window. 2. This new January transfer window will be the only period during the academic year when student-athletes can enter the transfer portal and be immediately eligible to compete at their new school. 3. The goal of these changes is to provide more clarity and consistency for student-athletes, coaches, and administrators involved in the transfer process. 4. The new system is expected to be implemented starting with the 2023-24 academic year, pending approval from the Division I Council. These changes aim to streamline the transfer process and provide a more defined timeline for student-athletes who wish to change schools. The decision reflects the NCAA's ongoing efforts to adapt its policies to the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics.