CORE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits in the following areas:

ADDITIONAL

ENGLISH                      (Algebra I                           (Including one                        (English, mathL                   SOCIAL                     (Any area listed or higher)                                                                         or science)                                                                     world language
or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)

4 years	3 years	2 years	1 year	2 years	4 years

For Division I, 10 of your 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits must be completed before the start of your seventh semester, including seven in English, math or science.

QUALIFIER
As a Division I qualifier, you may practice, compete and receive an athletics scholarship during your first year of full-time enrollment at an NCAA Division I school.
» Earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits in the right areas.
⁰ Complete 10 of your 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits, including seven in English, math or science, before the start of
the seventh semester.
⁰ Complete your 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits in eight academic semesters or four consecutive academic years from
the start of ninth grade.
» Earn a minimum 2.3 core-course GPA.
» Submit your final transcript with proof of graduation to the
	
	Eligibility Center.

ACADEMIC REDSHIRT
As a Division I academic redshirt, you may practice during your first regular academic term and receive an athletics scholarship during your first year of full-time enrollment but may NOT compete during your first year of enrollment. You must pass either eight quarter or nine semester hours to practice in the next term.
» Earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits in the right areas. » Earn a minimum 2.0 core-course GPA.
» Submit your final transcript with proof of graduation to the Eligibility Center.

* More information regarding the impact of COVID-19 can be found at on.ncaa.com/COVID19_Spring2023.

DIVISION I
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

To study and compete at a Division I school, you must earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits, earn a minimum 2.3 core-course GPA and submit your final transcript with proof of graduation to the Eligibility Center.

SCIENCE
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MATH
ADDITIONA
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COURSES
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TEST SCORES

In January 2023, NCAA Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores from initial-eligibility requirements. Check with the NCAA school you plan to attend regarding whether standardized test scores are necessary for admission or
scholarship requirements.

* More information regarding the impact of COVID-19 can be found at on.ncaa.com/COVID19_Spring2023.

CORE-COURSE LIST

Find your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/ courselist. No core-course list means courses taken from that high school will not count for NCAA eligibility. If your high school does not have a list, you risk being ineligible to play in college.

NONTRADITIONAL AND ONLINE COURSES

Nontraditional courses are taught online or through distance learning, hybrid/blended, independent study, individualized instruction, correspondence or similar means.

These types of courses may be acceptable for use in the NCAA initial-eligibility certification process; however, it is important to make sure the nontraditional program has been approved and appears on your school/program’s list of NCAA-approved core courses.

BE AHEAD OF THE GAME

» Plan to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org before your freshman year of high school. Visit on.ncaa. com/RegChecklist to help guide you through the registration process.

» After six semesters of high school, ask your high school counselor from each school you have attended to upload an official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

» DII Academic Requirements flyer. » DIII Amateurism flyer.
» International Initial-Eligibility flyer.

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