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Compliance

Lancaster Bible College Athletics

At Lancaster Bible College, student-athletes have the opportunity to compete at a high level of intercollegiate athletics while growing in their faith and character.
Through membership in the NCAA, NCCAA, and the United East Conference, LBC student-athletes experience meaningful competition with institutions across the country—while pursuing a Christ-centered education.

⚡ Prospective Student-Athletes

Step 1 – Connect with Admissions or a Head Coach

Step 2 – Apply to LBC

Step 3 – Learn About NCAA Division III Athletics

  • Create your free NCAA Division III profile on the NCAA Eligibility Center and learn what it means to be a Division III student-athlete.

🔁 Transfer Students

Transferring from another NCAA college or university?

If you are currently enrolled at an NCAA Division I, II, or III institution and are interested in transferring to Lancaster Bible College, you must first enter the NCAA Transfer Portal through your current institution.

Once you are listed in the Transfer Portal, our coaches may begin communicating with you regarding transfer opportunities, in accordance with NCAA rules.

Please note: Lancaster Bible College coaches and athletics staff cannot discuss transfer opportunities with student-athletes who are not officially entered into the NCAA Transfer Portal.

How do I enter the Transfer Portal?

Contact your current coach or athletics compliance office and notify them of your intent to transfer. Your institution will provide the required NCAA educational module and, after completion, will enter your information into the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Questions? Visit the NCAA Transfer Portal website or contact the Lancaster Bible College Athletics Compliance Office at hgerber@lbc.edu for assistance.

🎓 Current Students

Eligibility Requirements
Under NCAA Bylaw 14.2, each student-athlete has 10 semesters to complete 4 seasons of competition in a given sport.

To represent Lancaster Bible College, student-athletes must:

  1. Maintain full-time enrollment during the season

    • Undergraduate: minimum 12 credits

    • Graduate: minimum 6 credits

  2. Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards at the end of each academic year.

💼 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Policy

The NCAA allows student-athletes to benefit from the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness under its interim NIL policy, which applies to all divisions.

Key Guidelines

  • NIL activities must align with state law and institutional policy.

  • Student-athletes may hire professional service providers to assist with NIL opportunities.

  • In states without NIL laws, participation is still permitted under NCAA rules.
Pennsylvania NIL Policy: Article XX-K No. 0381 PN 972 Pennsylvania 

LBC NIL Resources

📘 Compliance Resources

For eligibility or compliance questions, contact:
Hunter Gerber
Director of Internal Operations & NCAA Compliance Officer
📞 717.560.8200 x5464 | ✉️ hgerber@lbc.edu

Additional Resources