Lacrosse recruiting calendar and timeline
NCAA Division I
Calls, electronic correspondence and recruiting materials may begin September 1 of junior year. Visits and off-campus contact follow separate rules. Source: NCAA 2025-26 Division I Lacrosse Recruiting Calendar (verified 2026-09-20).
Division II, III and NAIA/JUCO
D2: After June 15 preceding junior year there are no limits on calls, texts, emails or off-campus contact in D2. Recruiting materials can be sent to you at any time before that.
D3: D3 has the lightest restrictions: coaches can call, email and host you on campus once you finish sophomore year, and there are no athletic scholarships - so lead with academic fit, admissions and need/merit aid.
What coaches evaluate
- Club team level and summer tournament exposure
- Game film and highlights by position
- Stick skills and athleticism
- Academic fit