Athletics - NCAA Eligibility Center

College Sports and the NCAA

Here is the latest news/info from the NCAA Eligibility Center (April 2025):

• Presentation Recording from April 2025. 

• PDF version of our College-Bound Student-Athlete presentation can be found here.

• The Guide to the College-Bound Student-Athlete.  

• Registration Checklist

• Initial Eligibility Flyer

• Division I and Division II Worksheet: these worksheets can be used to assist college-bound student-athletes with calculating their NCAA core-course GPA.  

So you want to play sports in college…Great! Are you a QUALIFIER? Do you have the required grade point average or SAT/ACT scores? Have you taken the right "CORE" courses to qualify for Division I, II or III? What is the difference in these divisions? Can you qualify for a scholarship, a grant? When can you LEGALLY talk to the coach?

Educational Resources

The following resources are designed for high school student-athletes, parents, coaches and other who help students successfully navigate the initial-eligibility process: 2023-2024 NCAA Guide for College- Bound Student-Athlete 

Quick Hits

• Initial-Eligibility Brochure: A basic look at the requirements to becoming an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.

• Division I Initial-Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet: A brief overview of Division I initial-eligibility academic requirements.

• Division II Initial-Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet: A brief overview of Division II initial-eligibility academic requirements.

NCAA Eligibility Center

You need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school. Create a Certification Account and on the NCAA website and they will guide you through the process.

• You need to create a Certification Account to make official visits to Divisions I and II schools or to sign a National Letter of Intent.

• Create an account

• Students with financial need may qualify for a fee waiver. Reach out to Ms. Davis or your counselor for more information.

Create a free Profile Page if you plan to compete at a Division III school or are not yet sure where you want to compete.

• You'll get an NCAA ID, and they will send you important reminders as you complete high school.

• Create a Profile Page

Transition a Profile Page Account to a Certification Account

Already have a Profile Page and need to create a Certification Account? Click below to learn how:

• How to Transition a Profile Page account to a Certification account