Originally Posted by Anonymous
Can someone clarify what the difference in playing years/eligibility between a grad transfer and a fifth year? How are some playing into their 6th year? What is a GR and what is a Fifth?

Athletes are normally allowed to have 4 years of eligibility in collegiate sports. Due to Covid, they were granted a 5th year due to the effected season in 2020 so they can use that during graduate school or as a 5th year college player, they are 1 in the same and it will stop in 2024. The transfer portal however is still in effect with no end date and allows athletes to transfer schools(most conferences) without having to sit a year like was required precovid.