Playing Sports in College
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to familiarize themselves with the NCAA Eligibility Center website.
9th grade
Earn the best grades possible!
Discuss your aspirations to play college sports with the Varsity coaches of your sport.
Find Monticello’s list of NCAA-approved core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/courselist. Our CEEB code is 470439.
Register for a free Profile Page account at eligibilitycenter.org for information on NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.
10th grade
If you are being actively recruited by an NCAA school and have a Profile Page account, transition it to the right Certification account.
At the end of the year, fill out a transcript request form so Monticello can upload your official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.
11th grade
At the beginning of the school year you should check with your counselor to make sure you are on track to do the following:
complete sixteen NCAA-approved core courses by the end of high school.
finish ten of the sixteen NCAA-approved core classes by the end of your junior year.
graduate on time with your class.
Ensure your sports participation information is correct in your Eligibility Center account.
At the end of the year, fill out a transcript request form so Monticello can upload your official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.
12th grade
Complete your final NCAA-approved core courses as you prepare for graduation.
After your graduate, fill out a transcript request form so Monticello can upload your official transcript with proof of graduation to your Eligibility Center account.
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