NCAA and College Recruitment

NCAA/Athletics

WHAT IS THE NCAA?

A governing body for university sports in the U.S. NCAA’s rules/requirements are made by NCAA member schools who are a part of the NCAA. Nearly 1,100 colleges/universities. The NCAA’s job is to apply those rules fairly and consistently to ensure a fair and equitable playing environment for all student-athlete and schools.

Admission to a University: Apply and be accepted to the NCAA school before you can compete. NCAA certification does NOT include acceptance to the NCAA school recruiting you.

You must follow the specific class requirements for the Division you are hoping to play in college. D1, D2, and D3 all require different things. Your PSA coach can help you better understand which division you will qualify for, based on skill level, college interest in you, and CORE courses you have taken.

NCAA Course Requirements

What are core courses?

Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. Only classes in English, Math (Algebra 1 or higher), Natural or Physical Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy may be approved as NCAA core courses. Remedial classes and classes completed through credit-by-exam are not considered NCAA core courses.

Link to search PSA's approved courses, click here.

If you take a high school class such as Algebra 1 or Spanish 1 before you start ninth grade, the class may count for your 16 core courses if it is on your high school’s list of approved core courses and is shown on your high school transcript with a grade and a credit.

Classes that are NCAA core courses include:

English: English 1-4, American Literature, creative writing
Math: Algebra 1-3, Geometry, statistics
Natural or physical science: biology, chemistry, physics
Social science: American History, civics, government
Additional: comparative religion, Spanish 1-4

Classes that are not NCAA core courses include:

Classes in non-core areas, fine arts or vocations such as driver education, typing, art, music, physical education or welding.
Personal skill classes such as personal finance or consumer education.
Classes taught below grade level, at a slower pace or with less rigor or depth. These classes are often titled basic, essential, fundamental or foundational.
Classes that are not academic in nature such as film appreciation, video editing or greenhouse management.

D1

D2

D3

QUESTIONS TO ASK NCAA COACHES/COLLEGES

Additional team responsibilities. Team time demands.
Athletic training and medical expenses.
Coaching philosophy and style.
Degree completion support.
Injuries and rehabilitation. Mental health resources.
Playing time. (Am I a top seed, five seed or standby recruit? Are there any redshirt expectations?
Scholarship renewals. (Will I receive a full or partial scholarship? If I’m injured will my scholarship remain?

Click here for all NCAA resources. This includes webinars and presentations, this link holds all key information.

Reach out to your specific PSA Coach or the NCAA Eligibility Officer for more information.

Miss Lauren can upload your transcripts to the NCAA database upon request.

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