National Signing Day is a big day for high school student-athletes across the country. It’s the day they officially sign their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play college sports.
In 2024, National Signing Day will be held on February 7. This is the date for all Division I and II football players, as well as midyear junior college transfers.
For all other Division I and II sports, the initial signing period is November 8. The regular signing period for these sports is August 1.
The 2024 National Signing Day schedule is as follows:
- Early Signing Period for Football: December 20-22, 2023
- Regular Signing Period for Football: February 7-April 1, 2024
- Early Signing Period for All Other Sports: November 8, 2023
- Regular Signing Period for All Other Sports: November 8, 2023-August 1, 2024
What is a National Letter of Intent?
A National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a legally binding contract between a high school athlete and a college. It guarantees that the athlete will attend the college and participate in the sport for which he or she signed.
How to Watch National Signing Day
There are a number of ways to watch National Signing Day. Many colleges will hold signing ceremonies on campus, which are often open to the public. These ceremonies can be streamed live online or on television.
In addition, there are a number of websites and television networks that will provide coverage of National Signing Day. These include ESPN, Fox Sports, and CBS Sports.
What to Expect on National Signing Day
National Signing Day is a time of celebration for high school athletes and their families. It is also a time of anticipation for college coaches and fans.
On National Signing Day, high school athletes will sign their NLIs and announce their college commitments. This can be a very emotional day for athletes and their families.
College coaches and fans will be watching closely to see which athletes sign with their schools. They will also be looking for any surprises that may occur.
What is a National Letter of Intent?
A National Letter of Intent is a legally binding contract between a student-athlete and a college. It guarantees that the student-athlete will attend the college and play sports for that school for one year.
To sign an NLI, a student-athlete must first be eligible for NCAA Division I or II athletics. They must also have received an offer of admission from the college they are signing with.
How to sign an NLI
To sign an NLI, a student-athlete must first complete the NLI form. The form is available on the National Letter of Intent website.
Once the form is completed, the student-athlete must sign it in the presence of a representative from the college they are signing with. The representative will also sign the form.
The signed NLI must then be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center. The Eligibility Center will review the form and determine if the student-athlete is eligible to sign with the college.
What happens after a student-athlete signs an NLI?
Once a student-athlete signs an NLI, they are officially committed to playing sports for the college they signed with. They can still change their mind and not attend the college, but they will be required to pay a penalty.
The penalty for breaking an NLI is typically the full cost of tuition for one year at the college.
National Signing Day is a big day for high school student-athletes. It’s a day to celebrate their accomplishments and their commitment to college athletics.
