NCAA Eligibility Requirements

Students who are interested in competing in athletics at the Division I or Division II collegiate level must meet the academic requirements of the National Collegiate Athletics Association. To be certified by the clearinghouse, students must:

• Graduate from high school - final certification will be issued only after the clearinghouse receives and reviews the student’s final transcript.

• Earn a grade-point-average of at least 2.00 in acore curriculum of at least 16 academic courses, including at least:

  • Four years of English

  • Three years of math (including Algebra I or higher).

  • Two years of natural/physical science (one lab if offered by high school).

  • One additional year of English, math, or natural science.

  • Two years of social science.

  • Four years of additional academic courses.

• Satisfy the sliding scale for grades and ACT score (total of the four tests); 2.00 grade-point-average on the required courses need an ACT or 86; 2.50 grade-point-average on the required courses needs an ACT score of 68; 3.55 or higher grade-point-average needs an ACT score of 37.

Visit the NCAA or NAIA websites for more detailed information.

Contact the counseling department for a NCAA credit evaluation and clearinghouse rules for athletes.