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CoSIDA Announces Plans for 2020-21 Academic All-America® Program

Date postedSeptember 22, 2020
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2020-21 Program Moves to Spring 2021 - CLICK HERE For Master Calendar

The CoSIDA Academic All-America® awards program, which honors the top student-athletes across all divisions, will continue during 2020-21 as it has for more than 60 years. The program dates, however, will shift to the spring of 2021 to accommodate inconsistencies with sport schedules, postponements and cancellations. While more decisions will be made and communicated regarding the program closer to April 2021, it is important that CoSIDA members have the most updated master schedule for planning purposes. You can find the master schedule on CoSIDA.com. Subscribe to CoSIDA important dates including the AAA schedule by adding them to your calendar here.

Although all dates remain subject to change, following are the nomination windows for 2020-21:

  • Men’s/Women’s Basketball: April 13-20
  • Men’s/Women’s Soccer: May 11-18
  • Football: May 18-25
  • Women’s Volleyball: May 18-25
  • Baseball: June 1-8
  • Softball: June 1-8
  • Men’s/Women’s At-Large: June 8-22
  • Men’s/Women’s College Division At-Large: June 8-22
  • Men’s/Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country: June 22-29

Each nomination window opens at Noon (ET) and closes at 9:00 PM (ET) the following week. Only current dues-paying CoSIDA members are eligible to nominate their student-athletes. There are some adjustments to dates in order to avoid conflicts with the CoSIDA Convention, which is scheduled for June 13-16, 20201, in Orlando, Florida.

The 2020-21 program will conclude with the four overall Academic All-America® Team Members of the Year being announced in August.

NEW! Academic All-District Certificate Fulfillment

One significant change to the program for 2020-21 will be the fulfillment of Academic All-District certificates. Nominating SIDs who have student-athletes named to All-District teams will be given access to a password-protected site where they can download and print the certificates. Individual certificates will no longer be mailed to SIDs. More information will be available closer to the first all-district team announcements.

Committee Leadership and Roster - CLICK HERE

Kevin Lanke, assistant AD for sports information and communication at Rose-Hulman, is the Academic All-America Core Committee chair. Craig Hicks, assistant AD for communications at Denison, is the vice chair. All committee members are listed on CoSIDA.com. A special thanks to the 150-plus CoSIDA members who are dedicated to running the many facets of this prestigious awards program.

Academic All-America® Hall of Fame Nominations Open - CLICK HERE

Please consider nominating a deserving former Academic All-America student-athlete for induction into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame. The nomination portal is open now through Friday, November 6, for new nominations and to update and resubmit previous nominations.

Membership Reminder - CLICK HERE

Only current dues-paying CoSIDA members can nominate and vote in the awards program. Memberships can be purchased or renewed at CoSIDA.com/Membership. When renewing your membership, don't forget to supply your title and demographic information. Late fees will be added beginning November 1, 2020.

NEW! Awards Provider

CoSIDA is pleased to welcome corporate partner Levy Recognition as the official awards provider for the Academic All-America program in 2020-21.

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Important Dates

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  • 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
  • 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
  • 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
  • 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
  • 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
  • 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
  • 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
  • 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. Softball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
  • 06/16/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Nomination Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
  • 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
  • 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
  • 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
  • 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
  • 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
  • 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
  • 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas

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