The following roles, responsibilities, and process have been established to provide clarity and guidance for students, parents, and staff when helping a student who is interested in competing in intercollegiate athletics. The following process/steps must occur in order to ensure that students meet requirements for intercollegiate athletic participation.
The student and parents must have a conversation with their coach and express interest in competing in intercollegiate athletics. During this meeting, the student must convey their athletic goals/aspirations beyond high school and seek feedback from their coach on what it will take to compete at the level they desire.
The student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) should familiarize themselves with eligibility requirements to compete in intercollegiate athletics by watching the video resources provided on this website.
In order to sign up for a FREE account, students must fill out the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Memorandum of Understanding using their @westside66.net email address. Once the Memorandum of Understanding form is submitted, students will immediately be given a web link to create their account.
The student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) should familiarize themselves with the College Board’s College Planning Checklist for Student Athletes and make sure they are aware of what is required of them.
The student will establish a CoreCourseGPA.com account and begin entering in course information from their high school transcript. A transcript may be accessed by looking at your PowerSchool Portal. CoreCourseGPA.com automatically syncs with the NCAA Eligibility Center and has pre-populated NCAA approved courses from Westside High School.
The student must create a free account with the NCAA Eligibility Center or the NAIA Eligibility Center. Students interested in the NCAA competition level, should use the guide HERE before setting up their account. Additionally, it will be important for students/parents to view the video Registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center prior to paying any registration fees. PLEASE NOTE: Students should use their @westside66.net email address when registering for the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center.
The student IS REQUIRED to schedule an appointment with his/her counselor and coach at the end of each semester of their high school career and keep them apprised of any changes in interest as it pertains to participating in intercollegiate athletics. The student’s counselor will review CoreCourseGPA.com at that meeting to monitor student entries into the database and conduct a transcript audit to ensure that students are enrolled in the appropriate NCAA approved courses.
The student’s counselor and coach will document meeting dates/times/notes in CoreCourseGPA.com.
The student will confer with their counselor/coach if they fail core academic classes that may jeopardize their eligibility with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
The student’s counselor will assist the student/parent(s) in navigating the NCAA Eligibility Center and provide information to make sure complete information is provided to the NCAA.
CoreCourseGPA.com now makes it even easier for your student-athletes and parents to stay up-to-date on NCAA and NAIA academic requirements and recruiting rules. By joining the free text service, families will receive periodic texts (no more than 2 per month) providing timely and relevant advice, reminders and tips covering NCAA and NAIA initial-eligibility and college recruiting. To sign up, select the appropriate option below for you and your child.
Class of 2027: Text CLASS2027 to (833) 267-3472
Class of 2028: Text CLASS2028 to (833) 267-3472
Class of 2029: Text CLASS2029 to (833) 267-3472
Class of 2030: Text CLASS2030 to (833) 267-3472
If you need assistance with CoreCourseGPA.com please contact Dr. Vicki Londer, WHS College/Career Counselor, at londer.vicki@westside66.net.