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NCAA Eligibility
What is the NCAA Eligibility Requirements?
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In your athlete dashboard, you will find a meticulously detailed version of the NCAA Eligibility Requirements. This guide offers a thorough breakdown of the academic criteria, core course requirements, and GPA benchmarks that you must meet to maintain your eligibility. It includes a step-by-step outline of the 16 NCAA-approved core courses required for Divisions I and II—spanning across subjects such as English, Math, Science, and Social Science. Additionally, it elaborates on the sliding scale used to balance your GPA with standardized test scores, offering examples to help you understand how your scores need to align.
Division 1
Student-athletes must complete 16 NCAA-approved core courses, including 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 2 years of Science (with lab if available), 1 additional year of English, Math, or Science, 2 years of Social Science, and 4 years of additional courses. They need a minimum 2.3 core-course GPA and SAT/ACT scores that align with the NCAA Sliding Scale. They must also meet progress-toward-degree benchmarks, completing 40% of their degree by the second year, 60% by the third, and 80% by the fourth year.
Division 2
Requirements are similar to Division I but with a minimum core-course GPA of 2.2 and an SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. These athletes must also meet similar academic progress benchmarks.
Division 3
Academic standards are set by individual institutions rather than the NCAA, focusing on overall academic performance.
All Divisions
Athletes must maintain amateur status, avoid professional contracts, and not accept benefits that could disqualify them. They must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and ensure all required documents are submitted. Transfer rules require two-year college transfers to meet credit hour and GPA benchmarks, while four-year college transfers must maintain academic standing and progress towards their degree, with some situations requiring waivers for immediate competition. Graduate transfers in Divisions I and II can continue competing if they meet eligibility criteria or obtain waivers.
Want a more detailed Guide on the NCAA Eligibility Requirements?
Log into your Athlete Dashboard to access it!
In your athlete dashboard, you will find a meticulously detailed version of the NCAA Eligibility Requirements. This guide offers a thorough breakdown of the academic criteria, core course requirements, and GPA benchmarks that you must meet to maintain your eligibility. It includes a step-by-step outline of the 16 NCAA-approved core courses required for Divisions I and II—spanning across subjects such as English, Math, Science, and Social Science. Additionally, it elaborates on the sliding scale used to balance your GPA with standardized test scores, offering examples to help you understand how your scores need to align.
