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?

Choose this account if you’re still exploring your options or not ready for certification yet.

You’ll likely need this account if you are:

• A domestic Division III prospective student-athlete, transfer or walk-on

• Not yet in high school

• Unsure which division you want to compete in

• Not currently being recruited

You can transition your profile page to a certification account by logging into your profile page and selecting the “transition account” options on the dashboard.

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 $120 for domestic students and $180 for International students.

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 $85 for all students.