NCAA
ABOUT THE NCAA:
If you plan on playing a sport in college, it is important that you are taking NCAA approved courses throughout your high school career. You must also register with the NCAA eligibility center if you plan on playing a Division I or Division II sport. 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.
WHAT ACTION YOU NEED TO TAKE:
If playing a sport in college has ever crossed your mind, you must tell your coaches and counselor (as early as possible). The NCAA approves certain courses taught in high school and it is important that you are taking those specific courses if you want to play a sport in college. It is recommended that you register with the NCAA in the spring semester of your junior year in order to avoid pitfalls and ensure ample time for processing. The cost is $65.00 and a one time only fee. If you qualify for fee waivers for the ACT/SAT you may also qualify for a fee waiver for NCAA Registration. See your counselor regarding fee waivers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
DIVISION I:
Earn at least a 2.3 CORE course GPA (Core course means that the courses are NCAA approved. Core course GPA is DIFFERENT than your high school GPA)
Earn at least a 980 on your SAT or a sum of 75 on your ACT
Complete 16 core courses and 10 of the 16 courses must be completed before senior year. 7 of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science (See your counselor to ensure the courses you are taking are NCAA approved)
Check out the Division I academic requirements link
DIVISION II:
Earn at least a 2.2 CORE course GPA (Core course means that the courses are NCAA approved. Core course GPA is DIFFERENT than your high school GPA)
Earn at least a 920 on your SAT or a sum of 70 on your ACT
Complete 16 core courses
Check out the Division II academic requirements link
NCAA IMPORTANT LINKS:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER WITH THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
DIVISION I ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION II ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
