DUDLEY, Mass. (6/9/2026) – Nichols College Athletics has announced move-in dates and preseason information for all Fall 2026 student-athletes. Authorized student-athletes should review the information below and complete all required medical, compliance, and financial requirements prior to arriving on campus.
Fall 2026 Preseason Arrival Schedule
| Program |
Move-In Date |
Time & Location |
| Football |
11-Aug |
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Athletic Center |
| Women's Soccer |
17-Aug |
9:30 a.m. – Athletic Center |
| Men's Soccer |
17-Aug |
9:45 a.m. – Athletic Center |
| Field Hockey |
17-Aug |
10:00 a.m. – Athletic Center |
| Women's Volleyball |
17-Aug |
10:15 a.m. – Athletic Center |
| Men's & Women's Cross Country |
17-Aug |
10:30 a.m. – Athletic Center |
| Women's Tennis |
17-Aug |
10:45 a.m. – Athletic Center |
Before You Arrive
Student-athletes must complete the following prior to arriving on campus:
- Head Coach approval
- Student Financial Services account in good standing
- Athletics medical requirements through SportsWare
- NCAA and Nichols compliance forms through Teamworks
- Sports Information forms for team-issued apparel
Student-athletes who are not fully cleared will not be permitted to participate in preseason activities.
Important Check-In Information
- Returning student-athletes must bring their Nichols ID card.
- New students will receive their Nichols ID through Fall Orientation or Public Safety.
- All financial aid paperwork must be completed and any outstanding balances resolved prior to check-in.
- Parking permits are available through OneLogin and the Rydin parking application.
Pro Tip: Complete your student checklist and save a screenshot showing all items completed before arriving on campus.
Medical Requirements for Nichols College Health Services
ALL NEW TO NICHOLS STUDENTS
Complete all required medical forms through the Nichols Health Portal:
https://bisoncare.nichols.edu/
Please note: This portal is separate from Athletics medical requirements.
Athletics Medical Requirements
ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES (NEW AND RETURNING)
Complete all athletics medical requirements through SportsWare Online before
August 1, 2026. Begin this process TODAY!
Create a SportsWare Account
- Visit www.SWOL123.net
- Click "Join SportsWare"
- Enter School ID: NCBison
- Complete registration using your Nichols College email address
Important: An athletic trainer must approve your account before access is granted. Approval may take 24–48 hours.
Once Your Account Is Approved
All student-athletes must:
- Complete all personal information and medical history.
- Review and complete all required forms.
- Upload clear images of the front and back of their health insurance card.
Additional Requirements for New Student-Athletes
Upload the following documents to SportsWare:
- Physical examination dated after February 15, 2026
- NCAA-required sickle cell test results
All documents will be reviewed and approved by the Sports Medicine staff.
Concussion Baseline Testing
All student-athletes must complete annual baseline concussion testing through
SWAY Applications.
SWAY testing is a new NCAA requirement beginning in 2026-27.
For any medical questions, please contact:
Sharona Mallach, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer |
sharona.mallach@nichols.edu | (508) 213-2183
All athletic medical documents must be submitted through SportsWare Online. Paper copies will NOT be accepted.
NCAA Compliance & Nichols College Forms
ALL STUDENT-ATHLETES
NCAA, Nichols College, Sports Information, and team apparel forms will be distributed through
Teamworks in mid-July.
Students may access Teamworks by:
- Using the Teamworks Login link provided by Athletics
- Downloading the Teamworks Compliance & Recruiting mobile app
- Logging in through OneLogin using their Nichols email and password
Student-athletes are responsible for checking Teamworks regularly and completing all assigned forms.
NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES
All new student-athletes must obtain a free NCAA ID number through the NCAA Eligibility Center.
NCAA ID: Report your NCAA ID number to your head coach immediately.
Team-issued apparel will not be distributed until all required forms, including apparel sizing forms, have been completed.
For any compliance questions, please contact:
Julia Carroll
Assistant Athletic Director |
julia.carroll@nichols.edu | (508) 213-2180
For Teamworks support, please contact:
Adie Hughes
adie.hughes@nichols.edu
Head Coach Contacts
Final Reminder
Student-athletes should monitor their Nichols email account throughout the summer for move-in instructions, preseason schedules, Teamworks notifications, and orientation information.
Failure to complete all required medical, financial, and compliance requirements may delay participation in preseason activities.
