In order to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, students must register by creating an account with the NCAA Eligibility Center through their website at www.eligibilitycenter.org.
If you are considering playing a sport at an NCAA school, inform your counselor! They will help you with registration and make sure you are eligible by enrolling into the correct courses.
It is recommended for students to register at the beginning of their sophomore year in high school. By doing so, the NCAA can make sure you are meeting the initial-eligibility standards and are on track to graduate throughout your high school career. Students must also talk with their school counselor to make sure they are taking the correct core classes to ensure they will be eligible to play their freshman year in college.
Registration is $100. Fee waivers are available for eligible students. Speak with your counselor to request a fee waiver.
Additional registration information can be found on the website.
As of January 2023, the NCAA Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores (the SAT) from initial-eligibility requirements for student-athletes who initially enroll full time on or after August 1, 2023. Students planning on competing at an NCAA Division I or II school are still required to have a 2.3 (DI) / 2.2 (DII) GPA in their high school, NCAA-approved core courses.
Additional information about this significant change can be found here.