NCAA

NCAA Eligibility Requirements

 

indication of NCAA approved courses

  Student-athletes interested in pursuing either Division I or Division II collegiate athletic programs, must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements.

DIVISION I – 16 Core Courses

  •      4 credits of English
  •      3 credits of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
  •      2 credits of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)
  •      1 credit of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science
  •      2 credits of social science
  •      4 credits of additional course (from any area above; world language; or comparative religtion/philosophy)
     

DIVISION II – 16 Core Courses

  •      3 credits of English
  •      2 credits of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
  •      2 credits of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)
  •      3 credits of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science
  •      2 credits of social science
  •      4 credits of additional course (from any area above; world language; or comparative religtion/philosophy)
     

As of 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/physical science). These 10 courses become “locked in” at thes tart of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement. 
 
Note: As of August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if they fail to meet the 10-course requirement, but they would not be able to compete. 

Test Scores

  • Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). 
  • Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 (math & ERW) or an ACT sum score of 68 (English, mathematics, reading and science). 
    • The writing section of the SAT is not used. 
  • 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. 
    • Scores that appear on transcripts will not be used. 

Grade-point Average (GPA)

  • NCAA GPA is calculated using only NCAA core courses. Be sure to look for courses with the   NCAA  symbol. 
  •  Division I
    • GPA required to receive athletic aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016 is 2.000 – 2.299. 
    • GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016 is 2.300. 
    • Corresponding test score requirements are listed on the NCAA Eligibility Center’s website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) 
  • Division II
    • GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.