Christina HarrisonNovember 27, 2012

The NCAA Eligibility CenterFormerly the NCAA Clearinghouse

Certifies academic and amateur credentials for all students seeking to play Division I or Division II sports

NOT a guarantee of college admissionYou still must meet each college’s individual

entrance requirementsYou still must apply to the school and be accepted

Minimum core course GPA of 2.3

Change in GPA/test score sliding scale

10 courses MUST be completed before the beginning of senior year

Full Qualifier – can compete, practice, and receive aid

Academic Redshirt – can practice and receive aid

Nonqualifier – no aid, practice, or competition

Division I Core Course Requirementfor Full Qualifiers & Academic Redshirts4 years of English3 years of math – Algebra I or higher2 years of science1 additional year of English, math, or science2 years of social science4 additional years of courses in English,

math, social science, foreign language2 years of foreign language and Chemistry are

STRONGLY recommended to ensure individual college admissions

With those 16 Core Classes, to be a FULL Qualifier . . .

You must earn a combined SAT score or ACT score that matches your GPA in your core coursesMath & Verbal

ONLYSliding scale

As your GPA increases, your required SAT/ACT score decreases and vice versa

Core GPAFULL

QUALIFIER

SATVerbal &

Math ONLY

ACT

3.075 770 63

2.85 860 71

2.75 900 75

2.65 940 79

2.55 980 83

2.40 1040 88

2.300 1080 93

2.2 --- ---

2.1 --- ---

2.0 --- ---

Core Course Progression Rule for FULL Qualifiers

Must complete 10 core courses before the senior year

Of those ten, seven must be in English, math, and science.

On the first day of the senior year, those classes are “locked in”NO REPEATS!!

With those 16 Core Classes, to be an Academic Redshirt . . .

You must earn a combined SAT score or ACT score that matches your GPA in your core coursesMath & Verbal

ONLYSliding scale

As your GPA increases, your required SAT/ACT score decreases and vice versa

Core GPAACADEMI

C REDSHIR

T

SATVerbal &

Math ONLY

ACT

3.0 620 52

2.8 700 57

2.7 740 61

2.6 780 64

2.5 820 68

2.4 860 71

2.3 900 86

2.2 940 79

2.1 980 83

2.0 1020 86

Academic RedshirtsIf . . .

The athlete has completed 16 core academic subjects,

And, the athlete meets the minimum SAT/ACT score for his core course GPA

And, the athlete graduates from high schoolThen . . .

The athlete may get an athletic scholarship for the first year,

And, may practice for the first term.The athlete may continue practice as long as

he is academically eligible in college

Division II Requirements - NEW3 years English2 years math – Algebra I or higher2 years science3 additional years English, math, or science2 years of social science4 years additional courses from English,

math, science, or foreign language

Additional Division II RequirementsNO SLIDING SCALEMinimum combined SAT (math & verbal only)

of 820OR a sum ACT score of 68AND a 2.0 GPA

Early Academic CertificationDivision I

Minimum SAT of 900 and a GPA of 3.0 in 14 core courses 3 English 2 math 2 science 2 additional in

English, math, or science

5 additional core courses

Division IIMinimum SAT of

1000 and a GPA of 3.0 in 14 core courses 3 English 2 math 2 science 5 additional core

courses

Division III RequirementsBecause Division III does not award

scholarships, you do not need to register with the clearinghouse

BUT, play it safe!Register so that your paperwork is

on file and all opportunities are open to you!!

Core CoursesAcademic courses in English, math, science,

social science, foreign language ONLYNO physical education, computer science,

health, arts, or musicCourses must be College Prep level

NO “Focus” or Standard Level coursesDs count!All courses must be on the APPROVED

COURSE LIST

Independent Study CoursesWill be accepted IF

The course meets core-course requirements

The course has prior approval from counselor and administrator

The course goes on the high school transcript

College CoursesAccepted IF courses are accepted

and awarded credit by WHSMust be on the transcriptDo not have to be classes on our

approved course list

Courses Taken Over Two YearsAlgebra 1A and Algebra 1BTOGETHER count as one year of math

Additional RequirementsGraduate from high school

All courses must be on the transcript by graduation day

Test Scores & GradesNCAA will “mix and match” SAT scores

Test scores MUST come directly from the testing companyIf you repeat a course, the NCAA will use the higher gradeNo extra points for honors courses8th grade courses will be used IF AND ONLY IF, the high

school issued credit and a grade and it is on the transcript

MATH VERBAL TOTAL

6/2011 360 600 960

10/2011 450 500 950

Scores Used

450 600 1050

DisabilitiesDocument

Copy of professional diagnosisCopy of IEP/504 plan

Testing may not be more than 3 years oldAllows you to take English B level courses

within the special education department+3 Rule

ANY OTHER WAIVERS ARE INITIATED BY THE UNIVERSITY

Registering with the Eligibility Center

Register in the Spring of your sophomore year of high school

Go to http://ncaaeligibilitycenter.orgCreate an accountWHS Code is 053503Complete registrationComplete amateurism certificationComplete domestic student release formSUBMIT!!

TranscriptsFill out a transcript request and an NCAA

release with Mrs. Solare in the counseling office

The registrar will send an unofficial transcript

Transcripts MUST be sent directly from the school

The NCAA will request final transcripts upon graduation

Talk to Your CoachBe proactiveVideo tapesTell coach which schools interest you!

Social MediaBE VERY

CAREFUL!!!Nothing is private

once posted to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Colleges checkCoaches check

Final Message

These are the minimum requirements. The more

rigorous your course schedule and the better your

grades, the more opportunities will be

available to you!