NCAA REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for practice, participation in a regular season competition and athletically-related financial aid during the first academic year in residence, a student entering a Division Ι or Division II NCAA member institution directly out of high school must have met specific academic requirements.  Depending on the year you graduate, the number of required courses will vary. Please go to www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Any student wishing to play Division Ι or II athletics must complete the appropriate materials for the NCAA Clearinghouse that will determine academic freshman eligibility.  Certification forms may be completed online in the fall of the senior year. ACT or SAT scores must be sent directly to the NCAA from the testing service using the code 9999.  The high school transcripts must be ordered electronically through the student's Career Cruising account.

As NCAA eligibility rules are often complex as they might apply to certain students, (special education for example), the NCAA national office should be contacted for proper interpretations in specific cases.  Students who are interested in obtaining additional information concerning high school academic requirements for initial athletic eligibility and receipt of athletically related financial aid at Division I and II schools should view the NCAA “Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete” online at the NCAA website by clicking here.

Students are responsible for selecting courses that meet the eligibility requirements.  Because the rules change so quickly, and each student’s situation is unique, students may also wish to see the Activities Director or your School Counselor with questions.

Students interested in participating in college athletics at an NAIA College need to register at www.playnaia.org.