"Ivy League schools Harvard, Yale and Princeton will not allow their spring athletes to withdraw and return next year to preserve an extra year of eligibility.
It’s not a league-wide decision, though. Other schools are not encouraging seniors to withdraw, but will still allow them that option if they choose to.
‘In this unprecedented time, we explored all realistic options for senior spring student-athletes to compete again in the coming year,’ Yale athletic director Vicky Chun said in a statement. ‘After a thorough review, together with President Salovey we believe it is important to follow our existing rules and regulations, which require a student who takes a personal withdrawal to be apart from the university for a full two semesters.’
Yale coaches informed their athletes of the decision Thursday afternoon. Princeton and Harvard athletes found out in email messeges from their athletic directors." …
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Some-Ivy-schools-deny-withdrawing-option-to-15190760.php