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

Admissions: Call 866.845.6227 or visit the Admissions webpage.
Athletics: Explore the Athletics Directory to contact a head coach.

Step 2 – Apply to LBC

Call 866.845.6227 or start your application online through the Application Portal .

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 Division III school?

Complete the NCAA Division III Self-Release Form and email it to Hunter Gerber at hgerber@lbc.edu.
⚠️ Note: LBC coaches and staff cannot discuss transfer opportunities until this form is on file with the Athletics Department.

Transferring from a Division I or II school?

Your current institution must provide written permission to contact before communication can occur.
Please reach out to your current coach and compliance coordinator to grant permission.

🎓 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:

Maintain full-time enrollment during the season
- Undergraduate: minimum 12 credits
- Graduate: minimum 6 credits
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