Athletic Eligibility

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students entering the 10th, 11th, & 12th grades must have passed during the last two semesters in attendance at least 6 units with a minimum composite numerical average of 70 in those units.  Four core courses must be included in those units passed (English, mathematics, science, and social studies).  Any combination of these courses is accepted.

 Students entering 9th grade must have passed during the last two semesters in attendance at least 5 new subjects with a minimum composite numerical average of 70 in those subjects and must have been promoted to the 9th grade.

ALL POST-SECONDARY (AFTER HIGH SCHOOL) ELIGIBILITY

All colleges/universities are sanctioned under an organization. Students will need to determine that organization and meet those eligibilty requirements. Students will need to register with that organization. Most colleges/universities prefer this registration no later than the student's junior year in high school, although this can still be done during your senior year.

NCAA ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Go to https://www.ncsasports.org for more information.

NCAA Division 1 eligibility requirements

For high-school athletes enrolling in college full-time in 2023-24 and beyond: 

• Complete 16 core courses using pass/fail grades:

  • English: 4 years

  • Math (Algebra 1 or higher): 3 years

  • Natural/Physical Science (Including 1 year of lab, if offered): 2 years

  • Social Science: 2 years

  • Additional Courses

    • English, Math or Science): 1 year

    • English, Math, Sciences, Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy: 4 years

• Core Course Progression: You must complete 10 core courses by the beginning of senior year, or seventh semester. Among these 10, seven must be in the subjects of English, math or natural/physical science. This is known as the 10/7 rule.

• Earn a core course GPA of 2.3 or higher 

• Graduate high school

• Receive final certification on your amateurism status via the NCAA Eligibility Center

Once you enter your senior year, the grades you’ve received in your core courses are “locked in” and cannot be changed. If you’re currently a junior in high school, it’s crucial to keep an eye on your core course count. You might need to take additional courses during the summer between your junior and senior years to meet this requirement.

NCAA Division 2 eligibility requirements

For high-school athletes enrolling in college full-time in 2023-2024 and beyond: 

• Complete 16 core courses using pass/fail grades:

  • English: 4 years

  • Math (Algebra 1 or higher): 3 years

  • Natural/Physical Science (Including 1 year of lab, if offered): 2 years

  • Social Science: 2 years

  • Additional Courses

    • English, Math or Science): 1 year

    • English, Math, Sciences, Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy: 4 years

• Earn a core course GPA of 2.2 or higher 

• Graduate high school

• Receive final certification on your amateurism status via the NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA Division 3 eligibility requirements

Division 3 schools are responsible for setting their own academic eligibility rules. If you are going to be competing for a D3 institution, or if you are unsure what division level you’ll be competing at, you can start with a free NCAA Profile page. If you do decide to pursue a D1 or D2 program, you can always transition to a Certification Account later.