The transfer portal

Covers 2018 to 2025

Rules and votes on when and how college athletes may change schools, with what coaches and the NCAA said about each.

The most recent page is The NCAA ends the spring transfer window (September 17, 2025).

Each dot is a page. The space between dots is drawn to the real calendar.

  1. Jun 13 to Oct 15, 2018The NCAA ends the permission rule for transfers

    Justin Sell, South Dakota State athletic director who led the NCAA transfer working group

    The membership showed today that it supports this significant change in transfer rules …

    The Spokesman-Review, Jun 13, 2018

  2. Apr 14 to Apr 28, 2021The NCAA’s one-time transfer rule

    Shane Lyons, West Virginia athletic director and Division I Council member

    We feel it has to be done for roster management purposes …

    Sports Illustrated, Apr 14, 2021

  3. Sep 4 to Sep 17, 2025The NCAA ends the spring transfer window

    Brian Kelly, LSU head coach

    I’m sorry; there’s no crying on the yacht. It’s the best position at this time that allows us to set our rosters moving forward.

    FootballScoop, Sep 10, 2025

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