2.  Eligibility Requirements ◦ NCAA Division I ◦ NCAA Division II ◦ NCAA Division III ◦ NAIA  Grade level eligibility checklist (NCAA)  Eligibility checklist (NAIA)  Helpful websites

3.  16 core courses: ◦ 4 years of English ◦ 3 years of math (Algebra I/CCIM1 or higher) ◦ 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered) ◦ 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science ◦ 2 years of social science ◦ 4 years of additional courses (any area above, foreign language, or comparative religion/philosophy)

4.  10 of the 16 core courses must be completed by the end of Junior year ◦ 7 of these 10 courses must be in English, Math, or Science  GPA (calculated using only core courses) must be at least a 2.3

5.  Test Scores (SAT/ACT) ◦ Best subscore from each section is used to determine eligibility score ◦ Writing section is not included in the eligibility score ◦ Your minimum test score required for eligibility will depend on your core course GPA (sliding scale)

6. NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE Core GPA SAT Reading and Math ACT Sum 3.550 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 3.450 440 41 3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 …… …… …… 2.400 860 71 2.375 870 72 2.350 880 73 2.325 890 74 2.300 900 75

7.  16 core courses: ◦ 3 years of English. ◦ 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). ◦ 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). ◦ 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. ◦ 2 years of social science. ◦ 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

8.  GPA (calculated using only core courses) must be at least a 2.0 ◦ *** Division II core GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2018, is 2.2

9.  Test Scores (SAT/ACT) ◦ Division II currently requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68 ◦ Starting August 1 st, 2018 your minimum test score required for eligibility will depend on your core course GPA (sliding scale)

10. NCAA DIVISION II SLIDING SCALE Core GPA SAT Reading and Math ACT Sum 3.300 & above 400 37 3.275 410 38 3.250 420 39 3.225 430 40 3.200 440 41 3.175 450 41 3.150 460 42 …… …… …… 2.300 800 66 2.275 810 67 2.250 820 68 2.225 830 69 2.200 840 & above 70 & above

11.  If you are planning to attend a Division III school, you do not need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Division III schools set their own admissions and eligibility standards.

12.  Graduate from high school AND meet 2 out of the 3 following requirements: ◦ 1. Achieve a minimum of 18 (composite) on the ACT or 860 (Reading and Math- no superscore) on the SAT ◦ 2. Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale ◦ 3. Graduate in the top half of your high school class ***MUST ALSO MEET UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS***

13.  Enroll in and earn high grades in academic college-preparatory courses, preferably one in each of the following areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.

14.  Student continues to take college preparatory courses in the areas listed previously.  Student registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org to register.www.eligibilitycenter.org  Student registers for the SAT and/or ACT making sure to send their scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center by using code 9999.  At the end of the student’s sixth semester, the guidance counselor sends the student’s transcript to the Eligibility Center (if you have attended more than one high school, each school’s transcript must be sent in- be sure to contact your former counselor(s) to assure they send in your transcript(s) from your previous school(s)).

15.  Student continues to take college preparatory courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language.  If student did not register with the NCAA Eligibility Center as a junior, he/she may still register as a senior.  Student registers for additional SAT/ACT tests if necessary, making sure to use code 9999 to send their scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center.  On or after April 1 st of senior year, the student goes back into their Eligibility Center account to update their academic and amateurism information and request Final Amateurism Certification.  After graduation, the guidance counselor sends the student’s final transcript to the Eligibility Center.

16.  Enroll in and earn high grades in academic college-preparatory courses (must meet NAIA AND university requirements)  Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center  Register to take SAT and/or ACT and send scores to the NAIA using code 9876  After graduation, come to the WHS main office to request your official transcript be sent to the NAIA Eligibility Center

17.  www.eligibilitycenter.org (register with NCAA) www.eligibilitycenter.org  fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Ref erence_Sheet.pdf (NCAA eligibility requirements)  www.ncaa.org (general information) www.ncaa.org  https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction (WHS approved NCAA courses) https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction

18.  www.playnaia.org (register with NAIA) www.playnaia.org  www.playnaia.org/page/eligibility.php (NAIA eligibility requirements) www.playnaia.org/page/eligibility.php  www.naia.org (general information)www.naia.org