As soon as a student believes he/she may wish to participate in college athletics at the NCAA DI, DII, or NAIA levels, it is the responsibility of the student/family to communicate this to the student's counselor so that the counselor can assist the family through the process of course selection based on the requirements of these athletic associations.
How to Determine Your NCAA Eligibility
Take classes that match your high school’s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. The NCAA Eligibility Center will only use approved core courses to certify your initial eligibility.
You can access and print your high school’s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses at www.eligibilitycenter.org and clicking “Resources” at the top of the screen.
Juniors
Register with the NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org.
Have your SAT or ACT scores forwarded directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center (by using code “9999″).
At the end of your junior year, request an official transcript from each high school attended and send to the Eligibility Center.
Seniors
You may take the SAT and/or ACT as often as you feel necessary. The Eligibility Center will use the best scores from each section of the SAT or ACT to determine your best cumulative score.
After graduation, send your final transcript to the Eligibility Center.
If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org. If you have questions about the process, call 1-877-262-1492. Allow about 45 minutes for the registration process. Once you create your account, you can save and return at a later time.
Account Creation - You will need a valid email address to begin the registration process. Be sure to provide an email address that will be active after you graduate from high school.
Coursework - Enter the name and location of the high school you currently attend and any school you have attended in grades 9, 10, 11 & 12. You will have to include information about courses you have taken as well. Find a list of NCAA approved courses at NCAA.org/courselist.
Sports - Select the sport or sports you plan to participate in at the NCAA Division I or II school. You will also be asked about any teams you have played with outside of your high school team.
Payment - Your account will be eligible for processing once the registration fee has been paid. You may pay online with debit, credit or an e-check. The registration fee is $80 for students with in the U.S. and $135 for international students. All fees are nonrefundable once you have successfully registered. You are eligible for a waiver of the registration fee if you have received a waiver of the ACT or SAT fee. Check with Guidance for additional information on fee waivers.