NCAA Eligibility
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes.
To be successful in college, students need to be prepared for college coursework. In Division I and Division II, the NCAA sets academic initial-eligibility standards that take into account GPA, standardized test scores, core courses taken in high school and the grades earned in those core courses. Division III schools hold student-athletes to the same overall standards for the institution in which they’re enrolling.
*All student-athletes also must meet the unique acceptance requirements of the college or university they plan to attend (which may exceed NCAA standards).
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.
Learn general information about becoming an NCAA student-athlete.
Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete: A comprehensive guide to the initial-eligibility process.
Eligibility standards can be found here.
To register as an NCAA student-athlete visit the NCAA Eligibility Center.