Program Overview

The NCAA continues to provide an officiating program designed to educate and register swimming and diving officials. This program, in conjunction with USA Swimming, will provide all the necessary resources for our swimming and diving officials during the course of the competitive season. 

Any official who applies to officiate at the NCAA Championships (all 3 Divisions) will be required to register as an NCAA official and pass the current NCAA rules test with a score of 85% or better.  

• The test you take will depend on your current status.
• There is no limitation to the number of attempts to pass this test.
• The test is based upon the NCAA playing rules that are effective as of August 15, 2025.
• Tests must be taken August 15, 2025 or after to be considered. Tests taken before August 15, 2025 will not be considered. 
• Passing scores are valid through August 14, 2027.

The NCAA will not issue any kind of certification card. Once you pass the rules test, your name is automatically added to the "registered" NCAA officials list used to select meet officials. USA Swimming officials will not see any NCAA certifications on their USA Swimming certification card.

The deadline for satisfactorily completing the rules test and submitting a completed application is Monday, October 5, 2026.