The new transfer rule is officially official.

Two weeks ago, the NCAA Division Council approved the one-time transfer rule, allowing athletes to transfer once and be immediately eligible at their new school. On Wednesday, the rule was officially adopted by the NCAA.

“The Division I Board of Directors ratified the adoption of legislation expanding the one-time transfer exception to all student-athletes, no matter what sport they play,” the NCAA said in an announcement. “The Division I Council adopted the legislation, which allows all student-athletes who have not transferred in the past the opportunity to compete immediately after transfer once in their period of eligibility.

“The rule is now effective and applies to all student-athletes who want to transfer for the first time for the 2021-22 academic year. If a student has previously transferred, the waiver process is available.”

In both college football and basketball, the transfer portal has become increasingly popular in the offseason. It remains to be seen how many conferences will allow intraconference transfers to be immediately eligible. The SEC decides eligibility for players transferring within the league.