How to register

If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register for a Certification Account with the NCAA Eligibility Center. College-bound student-athletes in Division III can also create a Profile Page to receive important updates about being a student-athlete and preparing for college. Students who are not sure which division they want to compete in can create a Profile Page and transition to a Certification Account if they decide to play Division I or II sports.

The NCAA Eligibility Center works with you and your high school to help you prepare for life as a student-athlete. If you have questions about your eligibility or the registration process, please review our resources or call us toll free at 1-877-262-1492. International students should call 317-917-6222.

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Athletic Information

Student-athletes who wish to participate in NCAA Division I or Division II sports in college must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse which will analyze your academic information to determine if you meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.

Carefully examine the "Prospective Student-Athletes" section of the NCAA Eligibility Center web site. Don’t delay this process -- if you are uncertain about participation in Division I or Division II it is best to complete the described processes anyway. These steps do not bind you to participate; however, they are necessary procedures should you elect to participate. Failure to be certified may affect visitations to colleges regarding athletics, and college coaches may be reluctant to make commitments to athletes who have not completed the NCAA Initial-Eligibility certification.

College Athletic Placement Service

For fee site assist students with selecting a college and obtaining a scholarship.

College Pathfinder -- Athlete’s Edge

Answer questions like: “Should I play Division I, II, or III sports?, “How do I get in touch with coaches and what are they looking for?”, “How can I get an athletic scholarship?”, “Should I walk on?”, Ask a recruiting expert your burning questions.

College Athletic Prospect Database

This for fee service allows high school athletes to record their sports records and gives colleges access to these records for recruiting purposes.

Link Athletic

Link to over 13,000 web sites for men and women’s athletics programs at universities.

NCAA Eligibility Guide

This site contains much valuable information for the potential college athlete including eligibility requirements for Division 1, 2, & 3 schools. The Initial Clearinghouse section will take you to the acaemic application athletes must submit to determine eligibility. This site also has a link which you can use to check if your high school courses will meet NCAA approval.

NCJAA Eligibility Guide

The National Junior College Athletic Association provides opportunities for student-athletes to continue their athletic careers. The NJCAA is divided into three divisions just like the NCAA. The schools who are members of this organization are two-year community and junior colleges.

NAIA

The small, private colleges and universities that are members of NAIA offer mostly the same opportunities as NCAA schools.

National Recruiting Network

This for fee site allows you to put information about your athletic and academic accomplishments on the web and be recruited by college coaches that are attracted to your statistics and resume.

National Scouting Report

The services provided by the National Scouting Report, a for fee site, to each high school student-athlete enrolled are thorough and extensive. Each applicant is evaluated by talent, academics, character, desire and potential before he or she is accepted.

Next College Student Athlete Recruiting Site

NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)

http://www.naia.org/

NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)

http://www.njcaa.org/

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