You need to be certified by the ncaa eligibility center to compete at an ncaa division i or ii school. If you are interested in playing a sport at the division iii level, you do not need to register with the ncaa eligibility center if you have any further questions about this, please reach out to your school counselor at wellesley high school. In order to participate, a studentathlete must meet entrance eligibility requirements, enrollment requirements, and accumulation requirements, or meet qualifications for limited exceptions. Collegebound studentathletes preparing to enroll in a division i or division ii school need to register with the ncaa eligibility center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework. Limits the number of physical education activity credits utilized to meet the transfer. New ncaa division i initialeligibility academic requirements. Beginning august 1, 2016, ncaa division i will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to. It is the obligation of the school to know the residence status of each athlete and to require compliance with these requirements. Ncaanaianjcaa eligibility information by on october 11, 2018 blog. Ncaa eligibility for studentathletes freeport high. The ncaa provides administrators the ability to determine and assign access to ncaa applications through single source sign on at prescribed access levels. Ncaa academic eligibility requirements ncaa division i academic eligibility requirements. The ncaa core course gpa is figured by only using the approved core courses youve taken in high school.
Division iii does not require registering on the ncaa eligibility center. If a division ii institution continues practice andor competition during th e 201920 academic year, will it still be covered by the ncaas catastrophic. Ncaa rules require you to be registered with the ncaa. National collegiate athletic association indianapolis, in.
A common misconception is that ncaa eligibility requirements for. The ncaa eligibility center has prepared a packet of resources to assist with these events and empower high school counselors, coaches and other administrators, to give a detailed presentation about meeting academic and amateurism requirements to help prepare students to be successful in college. Summary of ncaa eligibility regulations division i page no. Oct 11, 2018 information for students interested in playing college athletics after high school. Ncaa division i initial eligibility academic requirements new for collegebound studentathletes enrolling full time at an ncaa division i college or university on or after august 1, 2016, there are three possible academic outcomes. When you register for the sat or act, use the ncaa eligibility center code of 9999 to ensure all sat and act scores are reported directly to the ncaa eligibility center from the testing agency. Start here to find helpful facts about the world of ncaa recruitment here is a quick description of division i eligibility requirements. Start here to find helpful facts about the world of ncaa recruitment here is a.
Website registration checklist take your first step to becoming an ncaa studentathlete at. Ncaa eligibility center quick reference guide eligibility center divisions i and il initial eligibility requirements core courses ncaa divisions i and il require 16 core courses. Ncaa freshmaneligibility standards quick reference sheet. Ncaa division i initialeligibility academic requirements new for collegebound studentathletes enrolling full time at an ncaa division i college or university on or after august 1, 2016, there are three possible academic outcomes. Any studentathlete that is interested in collegeathletics at the ncaa division i or division. Academic eligibility is determined using a combination of their satact test scores, high school course work and their gpa as calculated using what are called the ncaa core. See the breakdown of corecourse requirements below. Ncaa eligibility center ncaa academic eligibility pdf. Ncaa and naia initial eligibility requirements presentation to edwardsville high school february 16, 2016 presentation by. While these requirements are very similar to the ag requirements, there are some minor differences. Sliding scale divisions i and ii use sliding scales to match test scores and gpas to determine eligibility. The ncaa eligibility center is responsible for ensuring that college athletes meet all requirements to play sports at ncaa division i or ii schools. Ncaa division i initialeligibility academic requirements. When a student registers for the sat or act, he or she can use the ncaa eligibility center code of 9999 so his or her scores are sent directly to the ncaa.
Academic requirements to play sports at a division i or ii school, you must graduate from high school, complete 16 ncaaapproved core courses, earn a minimum gpa and earn an act or sat score that matches your corecourse gpa. If you have questions about your eligibility or the registration process, call us toll free at 18772621492. Throughout the school year, students pictures and names may be placed in articles in the newsletter, local newspapers, and this website to inform the communityatlarge about the unique projects and programs that are taking place in the farrell area school district. Only teams that make the grade can participate in championships, and division i schools share of revenue will be tied to academics. Except as otherwise provided, the residence of any student shall be deemed to be a that of. Division i and ii determine initialeligibility with a combination of core courses, test scores actsat and core gpa. Beginning august 1, 2018, to become a full or partial qualifier for division ii, all collegebound studentathletes must complete the 16 corecourse requirement. The ncaa eligibility center does not perform certifications for division iii collegebound studentathletes. Full qualifier competition, athletics aid scholarship, and practice the first year. Ncaa eligibility center quick reference guide core courses ncaa divisions i and ii require 16 core courses. The ncaa established the ncaa eligibility center to certify the studentathletes eligibility and support secondary institutions in this certification process. Studentathletes who are planning on playing sports at a 4year institution must follow the ncaa requirements. Play division i sports the official site of the ncaa. See the charts below for the breakdown of this 16 corecourse requirement.
Academic requirements to play sports at a division i or ii school, you must graduate from high school, complete 16 ncaa approved core courses, earn a minimum gpa and earn an act or sat score that matches your corecourse gpa. A common misconception is that ncaa eligibility requirements for freshmen are the same. The first step of this process is registering as a studentathlete with the eligibility center. To be eligible to compete in ncaa sports during your first year at a division ii school, you must meet academic requirements for your core courses, gradepoint average gpa and test scores. An international studentathlete must register with the ncaa eligibility center, as well as, complete and sign an ncaa international studentathlete form that verifies eligibility and amateurism status. Initial eligibility requirements each division iii college or university determines its own eligibility for. In order to play division i or division ii college athletics, high school students must meet firstyear eligibility requirements. The following requirements must be fulfilled on an annual basis in order for a studentathlete to maintain their ncaa eligibility. Students interested in playing collegiate athletics at a division i or division ii college or university must meet specific eligibility requirements. Understanding ncaa eligibility requirements the daily universe. Athletes who take their standardized tests between march 1, 2016 and may 1, 2019 need to achieve a minimum of a 16 on the act or 860 on the sat. There are new requirements for collegebound student athletes enrolling full time at an ncaa. For students enrolling on or after august 1, 2016, ncaa division i will require 10 core courses. Ncaa eligibility ncaa progress toward degree requirements the studentathlete must demonstrate continued academic achievement in subsequent years while participating in athletics.
Information for students interested in playing college athletics after high school. Academic standards for athletics eligibility and the testscore requirements set forth in ncaa bylaw 14. For a freshman, the ncaa eligibility center provides the official document of certification of eligibility ncaa bylaw, article 14. Is it permissible for coaching staff member a to take part in general a admissions virtual campus visit e. Lenape regional high school district home of lenape, shawnee, cherokee, seneca, and sequoia. This process will begin once you graduate high school, complete a minimum of 16 core courseswith a minimum 2. The ncaa is filled with rules and regulations that can be confusing to understand and lead to misconceptions. Ncaa eligibility cyprus high school counseling page. Explain academic requirements students must meet to be eligible for ncaa athletics. Any studentathlete that is interested in collegeathletics at the ncaa division i or division ii level must register with the ncaa eligibility center. If you enroll in a division i college on or after august 1, 2008, and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics.
Initialeligibility requirements for aspiring collegiate. Explain the purpose of ncaa initial eligibility and its relationship with college readiness and success. Students who enroll full time at an ncaa division i school this fall must graduate high school and meet. Beginning august 1, 2016, ncaa division i will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester seven of the 10 must be a combination of english, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below.
If you want to compete in ncaa sports at a division i school, you need to register with the ncaa eligibility center to make sure you stay on track to meet initial eligibility standards. The eligibility center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at an ncaa division i or ii institution as freshmen. Students who enroll full time at an ncaa division i school this fall must graduate high school and meet all the following requirements. Eligibility center in order to go on an official visit, receive a written offer of financial aid or sign a national.
Anaheim unionhigh school district ncaa eligibility documents. The ncaa eligibility center includes important details on those requirements, plus lists of approved core courses at specific high schools or in each canadian province. Regardless of when a student graduated from secondary school, that student will be held to the initial eligibility standards in. If a student took the sat before march 2016 and then took the redesigned sat at a later date, the ncaa eligibility center will not combine section scores from the old and redesigned sat when determining his or her initial eligibility. New ncaa transfer eligibility requirements for 24 and 42. Studentathletes must be making satisfactory progress within an approved college program or. The ncaa eligibility center calculates your gradepoint average gpa based on the grades you earn in ncaaapproved core courses. Ncaa eligibility center information in accordance with ncaa academic requirements, the eligibility center will certify all studentathletes who wish to participate in ncaa divisions i or ii athletics. Ncaa eligibility requirements and academic eligibility rules. Division i academic requirements collegebound studentathletes will need to meet the following academic requirements to practice, receive athletics scholarships, andor compete during their first year.
All of the listed materials and presentations have links included for easy access. Ncaa progress toward degree requirements the studentathlete must demonstrate continued academic achievement in subsequent years while participating in athletics. Students who enroll full time at an ncaa division i school this fall must graduate high. New ncaa transfer eligibility requirements for 24 and 424 transfers effective for those studentathletes first enrolling fulltime in any collegiate institution on or after august 1, 2012. Division ii will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after august 1, 20. Register for the ncaa eligibility center typically during grade 11. Studentathletes who have interest in participating in a division i or division ii sport in college are strongly encouraged to start looking into the requirements for ncaa eligibility in their sophomore year of high school. The act score used for ncaa purposes is a sum of the following four sections. New ncaa division i initial eligibility academic requirements for collegebound studentathletes enrolling full time at an ncaa division i college or university on or after august 1, 2016, there are three possible academic outcomes. The ncaa determines a studentathletes eligibility based on their academic preparedness and amateurism status. Ncaa eligibility center there is an initialeligibility resource index which is a new tool that describes all of the ncaa eligibility centers materials and presentations. Corecourse requirement complete 16 core courses in the following areas.