NCAA Eligibility Information
Want to Compete at an NCAA School?
Create the Eligibility Center account that's right for you!
If you want to compete in NCAA sports, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Plan to register before starting your freshman year of high school (or year nine of secondary school). The information below will help guide you through the registration process.
To get started, review the three account options and choose the one that's right for you! You'll only need to create one account with the Eligibility Center. Starting with the free Profile Page is best practice, as you can transition it later to the Certification account needed for your circumstances.
Who Should Create a PROFILE PAGE?
A free Profile Page account is the right account if you are a college-bound student-athlete who is:
In high school and staying connected to receive the most current information from the NCAA Eligibility Center.
In middle school or earlier and wanting to learn more about college athletics.
Still deciding which NCAA division is right for you.
Planning to compete at an NCAA Division III school and have only attended a U.S. high school.
Registering to play at an NCAA-certified nonscholastic basketball event (BBCS, ECAG, AAU).
Not sure if you already have an account, or have an account and need assistance logging in? Contact Customer Service at 877-262-1492, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.
Who Should Create a AMATEURISM-ONLY CERTIFICATION ACCOUNT?
An Amateurism-Only Certification account is the right account for only a small number of students, including:
International college-bound student-athletes (first-year students and transfers) planning to compete at an NCAA Division III school.
This account may also be right for two- or four-year college transfers who plan to enroll for the first time at an NCAA Division I or II school. These students should speak with the compliance staff at the NCAA school they plan to attend to determine which account type is required for their situation.
This account (which does NOT include an academic certification) requires a registration fee of $70 for all students.
Who Should Create a ACADEMIC AND AMATEURISM CERTIFICATION ACCOUNT?
Our most common account for future NCAA student-athletes, an Academic and Amateurism Certification account is the right account for college-bound student-athletes who are planning to:
Compete at an NCAA Division I or II school.
Take an official visit.
Sign a National Letter of Intent.
This account includes a registration fee of $100 for domestic students and $160 for International students.