NCAA / NAIA Eligibility

NCAA Eligibility Grade Level Check List

9th Grade:

  • Review the NCAA core course requirements with your counselor; make sure you are taking at least one approved course in Math, English, Science, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language.

  • Download the list of NCAA core courses offered at your school.

  • Create your free NCAA PROFILE account.

10th Grade:

  • Review your transcript with your counselor to make sure you are on track to meet NCAA core course requirements.

  • Take the PSAT to practice your entrance exam-taking skills.

  • If you are receiving DI or DII interest --> Create an NCAA Certification Account - you can update your free profile if you have one (Cost for Account creation).

11th Grade:

  • Review your transcript with your counselor to ensure you are on track to meet NCAA requirments.

  • Request that your official transcript be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

  • Take your first SAT and/or ACT. Use code 9999 to have your scores sent to the NCAA.

  • Focus on the "10 core course" rule for eligibility.

12th Grade:

  • Review your transcript with your counselor to ensure you are on track to meet NCAA requirements.

  • If necessary, take a second SAT and/or ACT (make sure you use the 9999 code).

  • Complete your amateurims questionnaire within your NCAA Certification Account.

  • Request your final amateurism questionnaire within your NCAA Certification Account (April 1).

  • Have your final transcript and proof of graduation to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

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