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NCAA Resources 

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NCAA Eligibility Center

If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 2022-23

This guide answers important questions for groups of people involved in the NCAA initial-eligibility process.

Registration Checklist

The checklist is intended to help guide you through the registration process.

Core Courses

Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. Only classes in English, math (Algebra 1 or higher), natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy may be approved as NCAA core courses. Remedial classes and classes completed through credit-by-exam are not considered NCAA core courses.

DI Academic Requirements

Learn more about DI academic requirements.

DII Academic Requirements

Learn more about DII academic requirements.

DI and DII Worksheets

Calculate your core-course credits and GPA.


NAIA Resources

NAIA Eligibility Center

Every student-athlete must register with the NAIA Eligibility Center to play sports at an NAIA college or university.