Rules Education
Interpretations Library (The Attic)
This database serves as a central repository for interpretations of the NAIA Constitution, Bylaws and policies that have been formed over the years.
Additional Resources
2023 Rules Updates Recaps
- Frequency of Play Start Dates & Updates to Additional Scrimmage Dates (PDF)
- 2023 Recruiting Bylaw Updates Effective May 16, 2023 (PDF)
- 2023 Graduate Student Eligibility (PDF)
- Junior College Exception 2023 (PDF)
- ECP Updates Summer 2023 (PDF)
- Outside Competitive Experience Form & Unattached Update (PDF)
Rules Education Power Points & Quizzes
2022 Rules Updates Recaps
- Frequency of Play Start Dates (PDF)
- Outside Competitive Experience (PDF)
- Progress Rule - GPA (PDF)
- Initial Eligibility Updates (PDF)
- 20% SOC Rule (PDF)
- Unattached Criteria Update (PDF)
- Progress Rule Exception (PDF)
- Invitational Sports - EC decisions (PDF)
- ECP Certification (PDF)
Summer 2021 Rules Education Guide
Prepare for the upcoming academic year by reviewing how COVID-19 impacted NAIA rules. Browse the rules education flipbook, or download the information in PDF format.
- COVID-Related Decisions (PDF)
- Guidance Certification FAQs (PDF)
- Life After COVID-19 (PDF)