The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies that college-bound athletes who wish to compete in Division I or II athletic programs have met necessary academic credentials and are of amateur status. NCAA colleges and universities set these regulations to ensure all student-athletes meet NCAA standards, including required core courses.
To qualify for NCAA eligibility and view core course requirements, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by completing the Student Release Form and amateurism questionnaire at the beginning of junior year.
The NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete offers instructional guidelines for high school student-athletes who wish to pursue athletics at the collegiate level. Every student-athlete and parent needs a copy of this guide. To receive a hard copy, call NCAA Store at
888-388-9748 or download the online version.
The NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete contains information on the
following:
- Amateurism-Eligibility Requirements Academic-Eligibility Requirements Recruiting Rules for Division I, II, and III Core Courses, GPA, Tests, and Special Conditions NCAA Eligibility Center Questions to Ask as You Consider Colleges Information for Parents and Guardians
- Details for High School Counselors and Athletics Administrators
**Please remember that meeting the NCAA academic rules does not guarantee your admission into a college. You must still apply and be accepted to the institution you want to attend.**
For eligibility information at the Junior College and NAIA levels visit the links below:
U-CAN the University and College Accountability Network is a free, consumer-informed college information Web site and an excellent source to help student-athletes compare colleges. It can help student-athletes review colleges that best fit the intellectual, professional and extracurricular interests; values and personality; and financial circumstances crucial to his or her satisfaction and academic success.
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