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NCAA Eligibility
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governs the athletic programs of approximately 1200 schools. It consists of three divisions (Division I, II, and III) and oversees 23 sports. Divisions I and II offer full and/or partial athletic scholarships. Division III only offers academic or non-athletic scholarships.
Students who plan on participating in college athletics at an NCAA member school must ensure that courses taken throughout his or her high school career meets the eligibility standards as set by the NCAA Eligibility Center. For a complete listing of all requirements as well as all approved and denied courses for each of the Westerville high schools, please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website.
NAIA
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) governs the athletic programs of around 300 schools and 13 sports. The NAIA is a smaller association than the NCAA and includes two divisions (Division I and II). Over 90% of schools in the NAIA offer scholarships.
Westerville City Schools Student Athletic and Extracurricular Eligibility
Requirements for participation in athletic or extracurricular activities include
During the grading period immediately preceding participation in the activity, the student must have received passing grades in courses which accumulate to 5.0 credits for the year.
During the grading period immediately preceding participation in the activity, the student must have earned a minimum 1.75 grade-point average.
The student must maintain compliance with the district Code of Student Conduct, Code of Conduct for Students Participating in Extracurricular Activities and tobacco/drug/alcohol policies and procedures.
The student must be in attendance at school at least 1/2 day on the day of the contest/event, when the event occurs on a school day.
The student must meet all eligibility requirements of the Ohio High School Athletic Association to participate in interscholastic athletics, including but not limited to:
Enrollment in school the grading period immediately preceding the grading period of participation; and
Current enrollment in school.
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