ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Grades Are The First Gatekeeper

You can run a 4.4 forty, but if you don’t pass the Eligibility Center, you can’t play. It’s that simple.

Reality Check: The NCAA evaluates your “Core Course GPA,” not just your overall high school GPA.

NCAA Eligibility Standards

To qualify for a scholarship or compete in your first year, you must meet the academic benchmarks for your target division.

2.3 Min Core GPA

Required: 16 Core Courses

You must complete 10 of these before your senior year (“10/7 Rule”).

4 Yrs	English
3 Yrs	Math (Algebra 1+)
2 Yrs	Natural/Physical Science
1 Yr	Add’l English/Math/Science
2 Yrs	Social Science
4 Yrs	Additional (Any of above + Foreign Lang)

2.2 Min Core GPA

Required: 16 Core Courses

Note the difference in Math/English requirements compared to D1.

3 Yrs	English
2 Yrs	Math (Algebra 1+)
2 Yrs	Natural/Physical Science
3 Yrs	Add’l English/Math/Science
2 Yrs	Social Science
4 Yrs	Additional (Any of above + Foreign Lang)

A valid alternative to NCAA with different rules.

Great for developing academics or athletics before transferring.

Academics are handled by the school’s admissions office, not the NCAA.

Create a “Profile Page” account with NCAA.

You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to take an Official Visit or sign a National Letter of Intent.

Go to web3.ncaa.org.
• D1/D2: Choose “Option 1” (Academic & Athletics Certification)
• D3: Choose “Option 3” (Profile Page)

Ask your counselor to upload official transcripts. If mailing is required, use these addresses:

Standard Mail:

NCAA Eligibility Center
Certification Processing
P.O. Box 7110
Indianapolis, IN 46207

Overnight/Express:

NCAA Eligibility Center
Certification Processing
1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202

NCAA Support: (877) 262-1492
NAIA Mailroom: 120 W. 12th Street, Level S1, Kansas City, Mo. 64105