NCAA initial Eligibility Standards Stephen LaPorta Director of Compliance- Rules Education James Madison University

NCAA Eligibility Center Responsible for two things: Academic Certification Amateurism Certification Must register with NCAA Eligibility Center if you want to participate in Division I or II athletics

Academic certification Division I

Academic Certification Requirements Graduate from HS Complete enough NCAA-approved courses Earn a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score

Core Courses

NCAA Approved Core Courses Course that meets graduation requirements in: English Math (Alg 1 or higher) Natural or Physical Science Social Science Foreign Language or Comparative Religion

NCAA Approved Core Courses Considered four year college prep Taught at or above the regular academic level Taught by a qualified instructor

Division I Core Courses Must complete 16 core courses before HS graduation 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Alg 1 or higher) 2 Years of Science 1 additional year of Eng, Math, or Sci 2 years of Social Science 4 additional core courses

GPA and Test Scores

GPA/Test Scores NCAA will determine GPA based on 16 core courses PE, Art, Music, Etc. are NOT included 10 core must be completed before Sr yr (7th Semester) 7 of 10 must be in Eng, Math, Sci Courses become “Locked In” for GPA purposes Sliding Scale compares GPA in 16 core to your SAT/ACT score

Test Scores Best scores will be used to certify you Math Verbal Total SAT (10/15) 370 470 840 SAT (12/15) 430 440 870 Scores Used 430 470 900

Core GPA SAT (Math/Verbal) ACT Sum 3.55 and above 400 37 2.7 740 61 3.4 460 42 2.6 780 64 3.3 500 44 2.5 820 68 3.2 540 47 2.4 860 71 3.1 580 49 2.3 900 75 3.0 620 52 2.2 940 79 2.9 660 54 2.1 980 83 2.8 700 57 2.0 1020 86

What are the Certifications Final Qualifier Academic Redshirt Final Non-Qualifier

Final Qualifier Can practice, compete, and receive athletics aid Has 2.3 GPA with at least a 900 SAT or higher Has graduated from HS Has completed all 16 core classes 10 before sr yr 7 of 10 in Eng, Math, Sci

Academic Redshirt Can receive aid and practice 1st semester but cannot compete in first year Graduated from HS Completed all 16 core classes Did NOT complete 10/7 before Sr Year OR Has between a 2.29 and a 2.0 GPA with the correct test score

Core GPA SAT (Math/Verbal) ACT Sum 3.55 and above 400 37 2.7 740 61 3.4 460 42 2.6 780 64 3.3 500 44 2.5 820 68 3.2 540 47 2.4 860 71 3.1 580 49 2.3 900 75 3.0 620 52 2.2 940 79 2.9 660 54 2.1 980 83 2.8 700 57 2.0 1020 86

Core GPA SAT (Math/Verbal) ACT Sum 2.299 910 76 2.25 920 77 2.2 940 79 2.15 960 81 2.1 980 83 2.05 1000 85 2.0 1020 86

Non-Qualifier Cannot practice, compete, or receive athletics aid in first year One of the following: Did not graduate from HS Did not have 16 core courses Did not have the correct test score/GPA

Academic Certification Division II and III

Division II Core Courses Must complete 16 core courses before college enrollment 3 years of English 2 years of Math (Alg 1 or higher) 2 Years of Science 3 additional year of Eng, Math, or Sci 2 years of Social Science 4 additional core courses

Divison II reminders No Sliding Scale (will introduce in 2018) 2.0 min in core classes 820 SAT/ 68 ACT

Division III reminders No uniform eligibility standards Each institution determines eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice, and competition

Things to do Division I and II

Sophomores Must: Try your best to get good grades Talk with your Guidance counselor and take NCAA Approved Core Classes If you fall behind, retake classes during summer school

Juniors Must: Register with the Eligibility Center Take the SAT/ACT and send the scores to the Eligibility Center (9999) Continue to take NCAA approved core courses Send official transcripts to the Eligibility Center at the end of the year

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Seniors Must: Take the SAT/ACT as many times as necessary Continue to take core classes Graduate on time Request final amateurism

Seniors Must: Visit the “My Planner” page and check for any missing information or documents. Review your amateurism responses and request final amateurism beginning April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees). After graduation, ask your high school counselor to send your final transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center with proof of graduation.

Questions? Eligibilitycenter.org 2point3.org NCAA Eligibility Center (877) 262-1492