NCAA ELIGIBILITY

The best way for students to prepare for a future in college

athletics is to complete the approved core courses and earn

appropriate grades in them.

DIVISION I Ex: JMU, William and Mary, ODU

Athletic Scholarships Available; need to certify through NCAA

DIVISION IIEx: Concord, Glenville, UVA Wise, Shepherd

Athletic Scholarships Available; need to certify through NCAA

DIVISION IIIEx: Bridgewater, Ferrum, Shenandoah

No Athletic Scholarships and do not need to certify through NCAA

DIVISIONS

Graduate from high school Core GPA SAT Scores (Reading and Math only) ACT Scores Amateur Certification

Eligibility Basis

16 Highest Grades in Content Subjects Only

Math Courses English Courses Social Science Courses Science Courses Foreign Language

CORE GPA

Calculated on a 4.0 Scale

SAT SCORES Reading and Math Sections

ACT SCORES English, Reading, Math and Science

Will use the highest scores from sections, if taken multiple times.

TEST SCORES

SAMPLE SLIDING SCALEDIVISION I

SLIDING SCALEGPA SAT ACT3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 3.375 470 423.350 480 43 2.500 820 68 2.475 830 69 2.450 840-850 70 2.425 860 70 2.400 860 71

2.100 970 82 2.075 980 832.050 990 842.025 1000 85 2.000 1010 86

DIVISION IHigher GPA the Lower Test Score

DIVISION II2.0 Core and 820/68

Amateur Certification

To be eligible to receive a scholarship and participate in NCAA sanctioned athletic programs, the student athlete must be cleared by the NCAA.

www.eligibilitycenter.org

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

Freshmen and SophomoresSchedule classes that contribute to your core GPA and work hard!Use summer school to catch up, if you fall behind.

JuniorsMake sure you are on track Take SAT’s and/or ACT’s CODE: 9999Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

SeniorsRetake SAT’s and/or ACT’s, if neededFinalize amateurism certification after April 1Graduate and submit final transcript!

What’s the Next Step?

There is absolutely no time to waste on getting your grades straight. Finish the school year strong. Make sure you are enrolled in classes for next year that support your NCAA core GPA and that you are familiar with your eligibility status.

Treat your schoolwork like it is your job!

STUDENT-ATHLETES

PARENTS

It is never too early to start preparing for an opportunity that may arise for your student athlete

and that you may not recognize today.

It is your responsibility to keep track of his status, but we are here

to help.