The National Letter of intent is only for NCAA DI and DII colleges. NAIA and NJCAA use a different system when signing scholarships.
The National Letter of Intent Signing Dates are set each year as described below:
ALL SPORTS INCLUDING BASKETBALL: Early signing period begins on the second Wednesday in November and ends the following Wednesday.
FOOTBALL: MIDDLE-YEAR JUNIOR COLLEGE transfer signing period begins on the third Wednesday in December and concludes on January 15th.
FOOTBALL: Regular signing period begins on the first Wednesday in February and concludes on April 1.
BASKETBALL: Regular signing period begins on the second Wednesday in April and concludes on the third Wednesday in May.
FIELD HOCKEY-SOCCER-MEN’S WATER POLO: Regular signing period begins on the first Wednesday in February and concludes on August 1. There is no early signing period for these sports.
ALL OTHER SPORTS: Regular signing period begins on the second Wednesday in April and concludes on August 1.
National Letter of Intent Signing Dates for 2009-2010 Academic Year:
BASKETBALL:
Early Period: November 12, 2008 to November 19, 2008.
Regular Period: April 15, 2009 to May 20, 2009.
FIELD HOCKEY SOCCER MEN’S WATER POLO:
No early signing period for these sports.
Regular Period: February 4, 2009 to August 1, 2009.
FOOTBALL MIDYEAR JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFER:
December 17, 2008 to January 15, 2009.
FOOTBALL:
February 4, 2009 to April 1, 2009.
ALL OTHER SPORTS:
Early Period: November 12, 2008 to November 19, 2008.
Regular Period: April 8, 2009 to August 1, 2009.