Steps for the College Bound Student-Athlete Presented by: Samantha Hegmann Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, Monmouth University

Overview NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards (I, II, III) Amateurism Steps to Achieving Eligibility Recruiting

What are Initial Eligibility Requirements? Set of academic standard set forth by the NCAA Need to be completed in high school Allows eligibility for practice, competition and athletics aid in college

What is a Core Course? A course that qualifies for high school graduation in one or more of the following: English, mathematics, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language or comparative religion or philosophy Is considered four-year college preparatory Is taught at or above the high schools regular academic level Is taught by a qualified instructor

What are Non Traditional Courses Courses Taught through The internet (online and virtual) Distance Learning Independent Study Individualized instruction Correspondence Computer software programs or Similar means

Things to Consider Prior to Taking Nontraditional Coursework Must include regular ongoing access between the instructor and student Must have defined time period for completion (i.e. eight weeks) Should be clearly identified as nontraditional courses on the high school transcript

Core-Course Time Limitation Division I From the time you enter the ninth grade, you have (4) years or eight (8) semesters to complete your core course requirements. If you fail to complete high school “on time” core courses taken after the eighth semester will not be counted toward your NCAA academic eligibility requirements Division II You are permitted to use all core courses completed from your ninth grade year until the time you enroll full time at a college or a university.

NCAA Division I Qualifier Students need to meet the following requirements to receive athletics aid, practice and compete in their first year 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years Physical/ Natural Science (1 year of lab required) 1 year Additional English, Math, Science 2 Years Social Science 4 years Additional (from area above, foreign language, or comparative religion/philosophy) Minimum required GPA: Minimum GPA of in those 16 core courses

Division I Academic Requirements Prior to 2016 graduating class Minimum core GPA core courses completed by the end of senior year For 2016 graduating class and further Minimum core-course GPA of required Ten of 16 courses completed prior to senior year 7 of the 10 core courses must be in the areas of English, math or science These core courses become “selected” for the purpose of GPA calculation

NCAA Division I Initial Eligibility Academic Requirements There are 3 possible academic outcomes: Qualifier: Competition, Athletics Aid (scholarship) and Practice the first year Academic Redshirt: Athletics aid the first year, practice in first regular academic term Non-qualifier: No athletics aid, practice or competition the first year

Sliding Scale

Early Academic Qualifier Division I Student who meet the following criteria after six semesters will be certified as qualifiers For Division I: Minimum SAT (math and critical reading) of 900 or minimum sum score of 75 on the ACT; and a core course GPA of 3.00 or higher in a minimum of 14 core courses 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 additional core courses in English, math, science and 5 additional core courses in any area

Early Academic Qualifier Division II For Division II: Minimum SAT ( math and critical reading) of 1000 or minimum sum score of 85 on the ACT; and a core- course GPA or higher in a minimum of 12 core courses; 3 English 2 Math 2 Science and 5 additional core courses in any area

Academic Redshirt Requirements for scholarship and practice 16 core courses completed Minimum Required GPA Minimum GPA of in 16 core courses Sliding Scale Minimum ACT sum of SAT score (critical reading/math only) that matches the 16 core-course GPA

Academic Redshirt Cont.: If you fail to meet the required 10 core courses before the start of your seventh semester ( 7 in English, Math, Science), Allowed to retake courses in your seventh and eighth semester, Will be used in certification for the purpose of meeting the academic redshirt requirements

Academic Red Shirt Sliding Scale

Academic Redshirt Requirements for Scholarship and Practice (New) If you meet these requirements, you can receive and athletics scholarship during your first year at an NCAA Division I college or university After the first term is complete, you must successfully complete nine semester hours or eight quarter hours in each applicable term at your college or university to continue to practice for the remainder of the year

Nonqualifier Do not meet any of the previous requirements Cannot receive athletics aid during the first year at an NCAA Division I college or university Cannot practice or compete during the first year at a Division I college or university Must serve “year in residence”

Division II Core Course Requirements 16 core Courses – 3 years English – 2 years Math (Algebra I or higher) – 2 years natural/physical science ( 1 year lab if offered by high school) – 3 years additional English, Math, natural/physical science – 4 years additional courses ( from any of the area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

Division II Academic Requirements Prior to 2018 Earn a GPA or better in your core courses Earn a combined SAT sum score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68 Beginning August 1, 2018 Complete the required 16 core courses Earn a minimum GPA or better in your core courses Earn a minimum SAT or ACT score that matches the 16 core-course GPA on the full qualifier scale

New Competition Sliding Scale for Division II

NCAA Division II Partial Qualifier Academic Requirements A student-athlete will be allowed to practice and receive athletics aid in first academic year Complete the required 16 core courses Minimum GPA of with corresponding test score on the partial qualifier sliding scale

Partial Qualifier Sliding Scale

NCAA Division III Core Course Requirements No uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determine by the college or university The NCAA Eligibility Center does not perform certifications for Division III college bound student- athletes

Taking the ACT and or SAT Be sure to enter “9999” code when registering for the ACT or SAT This requests you official test scores to be sent directly to the NCAA eligibility Center Only the best scores of ALL the tests you take will be used to certify you NCAA test score

Best Scores Will Be Used in Certification

Amateurism

The NCAA Eligibility Center encourages you to update your sports participation, Especially if you participate in events outside of the normal high school season. Stay college eligible- always ask before you act.

Request Final Amateurism You will be able to request your final amateurism certification to be completed beginning April 1 ( for fall enrollees) or October 1 ( for spring enrollees)

Once academic and amateurism certification is complete you will be eligible to practice, compete and receive athletically related financial aid

Steps to Achieving Your Eligibility

Grade 9: Plan Start planning now by working hard to earn the best grades possible Ask your counselor for a list of your schools NCAA core courses to make sure you are taking NCAA- approved courses Your Schools list of NCAA courses can be found at eligbilitycenter.org

Grade 10: Register Register at eligibilitycenter.org at the beginning of sophomore year If you fall behind on courses, do not take shortcuts to catch up. Your counselor can help you by finding approved core courses or programs that you can take

Grade 11: Study Students should check with their counselor to make sure that are on track to graduate on time Students should register to take the ACT, SAT or both. Use the NCAA Eligibility Center code “9999” as a score recipient At the end of the year, upload student official transcripts

Grade 12:Graduate Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary Send scores by using code 9999 to Eligibility Center Request your final amateurism certification after April 1. After you graduate, send sealed copy of transcript to Eligibility center ASAP

Recruiting

Coaches Have to abide by specific NCAA There are certain “periods” coaches are allowed to see a recruit off campus Age limitations dictate their communication

Recruiting Periods Contact period (Green Period): A period of time when it is permissible for authorized athletics department staff member to make in person, Off campus recruiting contacts and evaluations Evaluation period (Blue period): A period of time when it is permissible for coaches to be involved in off- campus activities designated to assess the academic qualification and playing ability of prospective student- athletes. No in person off campus recruiting contact shall be made with prospective student-athlete during an evaluation period.

Recruiting Period Cont. Quiet Period (Yellow Period): A period of time when it is permissible to make in person recruiting contacts only on institutions campus. No in-person, off-campus recruiting contact or evaluations may be made during that time. Dead Period (Red Period): A period of time when it is not permissible to make in person recruiting contact or evaluations on or off the institutions campus Institutional staff member can still to write, or telephone a prospective student athlete during a dead period.

Recruiting Timeline When coaches can start contacting PSA’s via , phone, in person etc. Different Sports Have Different Timelines

Football-Effective August 1, 2015 Freshman/SophomoreJuniorSenior Recruiting Materials Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only Recruiting Materials September 1 Electronic Transmissions Limited to electronic mail and facsimiles Telephone Calls One call during the Period of April 15 through May 31 Telephone Calls Once per week after September 1 of the senior year Unlimited during a contact period Off-Campus Contact July 1 prior to senior year (limited to contact periods) Official Visit Opening day of PSA’s Classes

Men’s Basketball-Effective August 1, 2015 Freshman/SophomoreJuniorSenior Recruiting Materials Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only June 15 at conclusion of Sophomore year all permissible Materials Per NCAA bylaw Telephone Call and Electronic Correspondence (all forms of private communications are permitted) Unlimited Beginning June 15 following senior year Off Campus Contact Opening day of classes of Junior Year Other than during the April recruiting period, may have contact only at PSA’s educational institution April Recruiting Period-either at PSA’s educational institution or at the PSA’s residence Official Visit January 1 of Junior year After an individual has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or an institutions written offer of admission and/or financial aid or after the institution has received a financial deposit in response to its offer of admission the individual is no longer subject to recruiting contact/evaluation restrictions ( i.e. unlimited contact)

Women’s Basketball-Effective August 1, 2015 Freshman/SophomoreJuniorSenior Recruiting Materials Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only Recruiting Materials Beginning September 1 Off Campus Contact Beginning September 1, permissible at PSA’s educational institution or residence subject to the recruiting calendar Telephone and Electronic Correspondence (private communications) Unlimited Beginning September 1 Official Visits Beginning Thursday following the NCAA women’s basketball championship game No Official visits during dead periods or the July evaluation periods After an individual has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or an institutions written offer of admission and/or financial aid or after the institution has received a financial deposit in response to its offer of admission the individual is no longer subject to recruiting contact/evaluation restrictions ( i.e. unlimited contact)

Questionnaires, Camp info, NCAA and Non athletic Other Recruiting Materials Electronic Correspon dence Telephone Calls Off campus Contact Official Visits Cross Country/Track and Field AnytimeSeptember 1 of Junior Year September 1 of Junior Year ( and fax only) July 1 following Junior year. 1 per week unlimited during contact July 1 following Junior year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year Swimming and Diving AnytimeSeptember 1 of Junior Year September 1 of Junior Year ( and fax only) July 1 following Junior year. 1 per week July 1 following Junior year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year Women’s Gymnastics AnytimeSeptember 1 of Junior Year September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms) July 1 following Junior year. Unlimited July 15 following Junior year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

Questionnaires, Camp info, NCAA and Non athletic Other Recruiting Materials Electronic Correspond ence Telephone Calls Off campus Contact Official Visit Women’s Ice Hockey AnytimeSeptember 1 of Junior Year September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms) After Sophomore 1 call to international July7-31 Beginning September 1 of Junior Year Beginning July 7 following Junior Year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year Men’s Ice Hockey AnytimeSeptember 1 of Sophomore year September 1 of Sophomore Year (including all forms) Beginning January 1 of Sophomore Year Beginning June 15 at completion of sophomore year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year All Other Sports AnytimeSeptember 1 of Junior Year September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms) Beginning September 1 of Junior Year Beginning July 1 following Junior Year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

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