Implemented at the start of the 2025-2026 school year, the South Carolina High School League updated its rules regarding student transfers.

Students are entitled to one penalty-free transfer during the first six semesters after their initial high school enrollment, provided that the transfer occurs on or before the Start of Practice Date of the sports season in which the transfer occurs.

Students who transfer after the Start of Practice Date will be subject to a 30 calendar days period of ineligibility or ½ the Maximum Number of Contests in that sport, whichever is less.

In addition to the period of ineligibility set forth in Section 4 above, any student who transfers after the Competition Start Date will not be eligible for the South Carolina High School League post-season competition in that sport.

Senior transfers, as defined above, are subject to a 22 calendar days period of ineligibility or 1/3 the Maximum Number of Contests, whichever is less in which the student participated during the 12 months preceding the transfer.

*Transfer: A “transfer” occurs when a student who has previously enrolled in a middle or secondary school leaves that school and enrolls in a new one. The date of transfer shall be the earlier of the first day of class or the first day of sports participation at the new school.

This Transfer Rule applies to all athletes at all levels of participation (not just varsity athletes) and is applicable to all SCHSL-sanctioned sports in which the student participated during the 12 months preceding the transfer. Transferring students may participate in a new sport without penalty.

For more information on student transfers, visit the South Carolina High School League website.