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NCAA Initial-Eligibility Requirements

NCAA Initial-Eligibility Requirements. What is the NCAA?. The National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership consists of over 1,000 colleges and universities Divided into three classifications Division I Division II Division III Each division creates its own rules

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NCAA Initial-Eligibility Requirements

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  1. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Requirements

  2. What is the NCAA? • The National Collegiate Athletic Association • Membership consists of over 1,000 colleges and universities • Divided into three classifications • Division I • Division II • Division III • Each division creates its own rules • Recruiting rules are in place for coaches that restrict how they can communicate with high school students

  3. What is the difference between the divisions? • Division I • Athletic scholarships • Full and partial depending on sport • Minimum academic standards for eligibility • Initial Requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers • Minimum benchmarks based on number of semesters/quarters in school • Strict eligibility clock • 4 seasons to be completed in 5 years from first full time term • More sport opportunities • Minimum 14 at each institution

  4. What is the difference between the divisions? • Division II • Athletic scholarships • Majority partials • Minimum academic standards for eligibility • Initial Requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers • Different than Division I • Minimum benchmarks based on number of semesters/quarters in school • Flexible eligibility clock • 4 seasons to be completed in 10 full time semesters of 15 full time quarters • Fewer sport opportunities • Minimum 10 at each institution

  5. What is the difference between the divisions? • Division III • No athletic scholarships • Mostly private schools • Academic requirements are based on each college or university standards • Flexible eligibility clock • 4 seasons to be completed in 10 full time semesters of 15 full time quarters • Fewer sport opportunities • Minimum 5 or 6 at each institution based on total student enrollment

  6. What is the process to get there? • Must be admitted to a four-year university • Admission requirements are different than NCAA requirements • For Divisions I and II students must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center • Registration can only be done online at • www.eligibilitycenter.com • There is a fee with this process • $75 for U.S. students and $130 for international students • Fee waivers available for those on Free/Reduced Lunch or receiving ACT/SAT Waivers • Students can register any time • Ideal time is at the end of junior year

  7. How do I find the NCAA Eligibility Center

  8. www.eligibilitycenter.com

  9. Document Requirements • High school transcripts must be sent by every high school the student attends • Only official sealed documents will be accepted • Transcripts should be sent once six semesters of grades are available • The earlier transcripts are sent the earlier a decision can be rendered • SAT and/or ACT test scores must be sent by testing agency • NCAA code is 9999 • Include this code at the time of the test • Will not accept test scores from transcripts

  10. What can you do to help with this process? • Register early and make sure it is complete • Payment of fees, including fee waivers (if applicable) • Submission of all documents in a timely manner • Request test scores at time of test • Communicate with college coaches so that students can be activated by the institution • Check NCAA Eligibility Center account regularly for new task assignments • Respond quickly to new task assignments so that the Eligibility Center can continuing review of student’s record • Keep email address updated

  11. NEWCollege Freshmen Academic Requirements Class of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019

  12. NEW Freshmen Academic Requirements • Effective for students who enroll on or after August 1, 2016 • Three possible certification outcomes • Qualifier= competition, practice and athletic scholarship during first year • Academic Redshirt= athletic scholarship first year and practice first regular academic term (semester/quarter) • Nonqualifier= no competition, practice or athletic scholarship during first year

  13. QualifierRequirements for competition, practice and athletic aid • 16 Core Courses • 10 to be completed prior to beginning of senior year • Minimum 2.30 GPA in core courses • Minimum SAT/ACT test score based on GPA in core courses • High school graduation

  14. QualifierRequirements for competition, practice and athletic aid • One core course can be taken after high school graduation • Nontraditional courses must meet specific criteria to be counted • SAT test score is based on math and verbal sections only • The changes to the SAT in spring 2016 is not expected to impact how they are used for NCAA eligibility

  15. QualifierRequirements for competition, practice and athletic aid • Core course progression • Must complete 10 courses prior to the start of seventh semester (e.g., senior year) • Of the 10 courses completed, 7 must be in English, math or science • Those 10 core courses become “locked in” for the purpose of the GPA calculation • A repeat of one of the “locked in” courses will not be used if taken after the seventh semester begins

  16. Academic RedshirtRequirements for practice and athletic aid • A student-athlete who does not meet the qualifier requirements, but does have the following: • Complete a minimum of 16 core courses • Minimum SAT/ACT test score based on GPA in core courses • A minimum 2.00 core-course GPA • Can practice first semester/quarter and receive aid first year • After the first semester/quarter is complete, in order to continue to practice for the rest of the year, the student must pass at least 9 units

  17. Nonqualifier • What if a student does not meet either set of requirements? • He/She is a nonqualifier • Cannot receive aid their first year • Cannot practice or compete during their first year

  18. General Reminders

  19. Nontraditional Courses • A nontraditional course is one that is taught through the Internet, distance learning, independent study, computer software program, or other similar means • Must meet the following: • Provide ongoing access between instructor and student • Have a defined time period for completion • Be considered a college preparatory course • Refer to the NCAA approved course list for course eligibility

  20. Does a Course Meet NCAA Requirements? • Check the approved course list frequently • Under the “Resources” tab you can find the list of approved courses • If a course is not listed it may not be accepted by the NCAA • Check lists for each school attended

  21. Approved Course Lists

  22. Approved Course Lists

  23. Approved Course Lists

  24. Questions?????

  25. Contact Information • Tim Rowe, Guidance Counselor – NCAA Eligibility Legacy High School Main Office (702) 799-1777 ext. 4307 tlrowe@interact.ccsd.net • NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.com Public (877) 262-1492

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