More Eligibility Stuff

If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II sports, you must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse will analyze your academic information and determine if you meet the NCAA's initial eligibility requirements.

If you want to participate in Division I or Division II sports, you should start the certification process early, usually by the end of your junior year.

To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must:

1. Graduate from high school.
   You should apply for certification before graduation. If you appear to meet NCAA requirements, the Clearinghouse will issue apreliminary certification report. After you graduate, the Clearinghouse will review your final transcript to make a final certification decision.
2. Take at least 14 core courses in the following areas*, earning at least a "C" or better:
   1. 4 years of English (3 years for Division II)
   2. 2 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
   3. 2 years of Social Science
   4. 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including at least one laboratory class)
   5. 1 year of an additional course (English, Mathematics, or Natural or Physical Science - 2 yrs. for Division II)
   6. 3 years of extra core courses such as foreign language or any category above.
      
      *Beginning in 2008, Division I will require 3 years of math and 4 years of extra core courses for a total of 16 required core courses.
3. Earn a minimum combined score on the SAT I or the ACT with a minimum GPA in the 14 core courses. There are separate requirements for Division I and Division II schools.
   Division I requirements include an eligibility index that specifies the minimum GPA and test scores. This index is available in the Guidance Office and Career Center.
   Division II requires:
   

• Minimum 2.00 in the 14 core courses.
• Minumum of 68 (sum of scores on the 4 individual ACT subtests) or an 820 combined math and Critical Reading on the SAT.

REGISTER ONLINE!
Prospective student-athletes may register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse online. Simply go the Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse web site by clicking here. By registering online, prospects will be able to view their eligibility information online and will not have to call the clearinghouse for eligibility updates. Online registration saves time and allows prospective student-athletes to view their eligibility status up to six weeks faster than through the paper registration process.

For additional information, see your high school Guidance Specialist or visit the NCAA website.