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NCAA ELIGIBILITYNCAA ELIGIBILITY

It’s not hard – but it is It’s not hard – but it is important!important!

Anyone who has participated in Anyone who has participated in athletics at any level has athletics at any level has

experienced experienced strongstrong emotions! emotions!

The thrill of The thrill of victory!victory!

The agony of defeat.The agony of defeat.

The intensity of competition!The intensity of competition!

The disappointment of coming The disappointment of coming up short.up short.

The camaraderie of teamwork.The camaraderie of teamwork.

The isolation of feeling alone.The isolation of feeling alone.

Sometimes you’re floating on air.Sometimes you’re floating on air.

Sometimes it rains on your parade.Sometimes it rains on your parade.

You concentrate!You concentrate!

You are Elated!You are Elated!

You are disappointed.You are disappointed.

You worry.You worry.

Through Through determination determination you overcome you overcome

adversity. adversity.

The fans adore you!The fans adore you!

The fans desert you.The fans desert you.

You reach new heights!You reach new heights!

You experience the lows.You experience the lows.

You win!You win!

You lose.You lose.

You You compete!compete!

What emotions will you feel…What emotions will you feel…If you are recruited by a college or If you are recruited by a college or university;university;If you are offered a scholarship…If you are offered a scholarship…But you have not met the NCAA But you have not met the NCAA eligibility standards and are unable eligibility standards and are unable to accept the offer?to accept the offer?

Heartbroken?Heartbroken?

Discouraged?Discouraged?

Frustrated!Frustrated!

Crushed?Crushed?

You may feel like arguing,You may feel like arguing,

But the call will be…..But the call will be…..

““You’re out!”You’re out!”

Meeting NCAA eligibility standards Meeting NCAA eligibility standards is not difficult for most students, is not difficult for most students,

but:but:

You need to understand the standards You need to understand the standards beforebefore it is too late, and it is too late, and

You need to follow some correct You need to follow some correct procedures.procedures.

In this workshop, we willIn this workshop, we willLook at the required courses;Look at the required courses;Show you how to compute your GPA;Show you how to compute your GPA;Discuss the role of the ACT or SAT Discuss the role of the ACT or SAT examination;examination;Show you how to apply for eligibility Show you how to apply for eligibility through the NCAA Clearinghouse;through the NCAA Clearinghouse;Introduce you to the services Introduce you to the services available through the NCAA website.available through the NCAA website.

NCAA Colleges/Universities are NCAA Colleges/Universities are categorized by Divisionscategorized by Divisions

Division I schools in Utah include:Division I schools in Utah include:Utah State UniversityUtah State UniversityWeber State UniversityWeber State UniversityUniversity of UtahUniversity of UtahBrigham Young UniversityBrigham Young UniversityUtah Valley State CollegeUtah Valley State CollegeSouthern Utah UniversitySouthern Utah University

There are no Division II schools in Utah but There are no Division II schools in Utah but BYU-Hawaii is in Division II.BYU-Hawaii is in Division II.Two-year junior colleges including Dixie Two-year junior colleges including Dixie College, Snow College and College of College, Snow College and College of Eastern Utah and Salt Lake Community Eastern Utah and Salt Lake Community College are governed by a different set of College are governed by a different set of standards.standards.Westminster College is an NAIA school and Westminster College is an NAIA school and is also governed by a different set of rules.is also governed by a different set of rules.

What are the eligibility What are the eligibility requirements to enter a 2 year requirements to enter a 2 year

junior college?junior college?Graduate from high school, orGraduate from high school, orPass the GED examination, orPass the GED examination, orSuccessfully complete one term at Successfully complete one term at the college, passing 12 credits with a the college, passing 12 credits with a 1.75 GPA.1.75 GPA.

Requirements at NCAA Division I Requirements at NCAA Division I or Division II schools:or Division II schools:

Students planning to enter an NCAA Students planning to enter an NCAA Division I institution in 2003 or 2004 will Division I institution in 2003 or 2004 will first be evaluated according to the 14 first be evaluated according to the 14 course rule. If they don’t qualify, they will course rule. If they don’t qualify, they will be evaluated using the 13 course rule.be evaluated using the 13 course rule.After 2004, all students entering a Div. I After 2004, all students entering a Div. I institution will need to meet the 14 course institution will need to meet the 14 course rule. (The standards will increase again in rule. (The standards will increase again in 2008.)2008.)Students planning to enter an NCAA Div II Students planning to enter an NCAA Div II institution will need to meet the Div. II 13 institution will need to meet the Div. II 13 course standard.course standard.

Requirements by DivisionRequirements by Division Div I-14Div I-14 Div I-13Div I-13 Div II-13Div II-13

Graduate yes yes yesGraduate yes yes yesGPA*/ACT index index 2.00/68GPA*/ACT index index 2.00/68

**corecore GPA GPAEnglishEnglish 4 4 3 4 4 3Math 2 2 2Math 2 2 2Science 2 2 2Science 2 2 2Additional English, Math or ScienceAdditional English, Math or Science

1 1 21 1 2Social St. 2 2 2 Social St. 2 2 2

Div 1-14Div 1-14 Div 1-13Div 1-13 Div 2Div 2

Additional courses in any of the Additional courses in any of the above or in Foreign Language or above or in Foreign Language or Computer Science. (CS only until Computer Science. (CS only until August 1, 2005)August 1, 2005)

3 2 23 2 2Partial QualifiersPartial Qualifiers

no yes yesno yes yesPass all core classesPass all core classes

yes no noyes no no

FrequentlyFrequently Asked QuestionsAsked Questions

When can courses be taken?When can courses be taken?While enrolled in grades 9-12 for Div. While enrolled in grades 9-12 for Div. I schools.I schools.Anytime between 9Anytime between 9thth grade and grade and enrollment in college for a Div. II enrollment in college for a Div. II school.school.For other rules and exceptions, see For other rules and exceptions, see the NCAA booklet.the NCAA booklet.

What about GPA and ACT/SAT?What about GPA and ACT/SAT?For a Div. I school, your For a Div. I school, your corecore GPA and GPA and your ACT or SAT score are indexed your ACT or SAT score are indexed together. For example if you have a together. For example if you have a core GPA of 2.00, you will need to core GPA of 2.00, you will need to have a ACT sum score of 86. The have a ACT sum score of 86. The ACT sum score is obtained by adding ACT sum score is obtained by adding your four ACT sub-scores. your four ACT sub-scores.

Core GPA ACT ScoreCore GPA ACT Score3.525 383.525 383.500 393.500 393.475 403.475 403.450 413.450 413.425 413.425 413.400 423.400 423.375 423.375 423.350 433.350 432.025 852.025 85

2.000 86 2.000 86

What about at a Div. II school?What about at a Div. II school?The The corecore GPA must be at least 2.00. GPA must be at least 2.00.The ACT sum score must be at least The ACT sum score must be at least 6868

What if the core GPA is less thanWhat if the core GPA is less than 2.00?2.00?

You don’t qualify, but you might be You don’t qualify, but you might be able to become a partial qualifier. able to become a partial qualifier. See the NCAA booklet for details.See the NCAA booklet for details.

What if the ACT sum score is lessWhat if the ACT sum score is less than 37?than 37?

You don’t qualify. But you can re-You don’t qualify. But you can re-take the ACT. Or, you might be able take the ACT. Or, you might be able to become a partial qualifier. See to become a partial qualifier. See the booklet for details.the booklet for details.

Can a student go to a DivisionCan a student go to a Division III school without meeting theseIII school without meeting these

requirements?requirements?

Yes. These requirements govern Yes. These requirements govern only Division I and Division II schools. only Division I and Division II schools. Division III schools, NAIA schools and Division III schools, NAIA schools and 2-year junior colleges are governed 2-year junior colleges are governed by their own institutional rules.by their own institutional rules.

How is the How is the corecore GPA calculated? GPA calculated?The GPA is calculated for only the The GPA is calculated for only the courses which meet the NCAA core. courses which meet the NCAA core. Other courses are not counted.Other courses are not counted.Pluses and minuses are ignored.Pluses and minuses are ignored.A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0The grade scores are totaled and The grade scores are totaled and then divided by the number of then divided by the number of courses involved.courses involved.

How are pass/fail grades handled?How are pass/fail grades handled?They are assigned the same value as They are assigned the same value as a D grade.a D grade.

How can you determine if aHow can you determine if a course course at your schoolat your school meets a core meets a core

requirement?requirement?

You can look up a list of approved You can look up a list of approved courses at your school by category. courses at your school by category. Click on “List of Approved Core Click on “List of Approved Core Courses” from the General Courses” from the General Information page of the NCAA Information page of the NCAA Clearinghouse web site. The URL is Clearinghouse web site. The URL is www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

More Frequently Asked QuestionsMore Frequently Asked Questions

What if I leave high school after myWhat if I leave high school after my junior year in order to enter collegejunior year in order to enter college

early?early?You can still qualify if for the previous four You can still qualify if for the previous four semesters of high school:semesters of high school:You had a cumulative GPA of 3.50;You had a cumulative GPA of 3.50;You ranked in the top 20% of your class;You ranked in the top 20% of your class;You met all requirements for graduation; You met all requirements for graduation; andandFor Division I, you were only lacking one For Division I, you were only lacking one English class from the core requirements.English class from the core requirements.

What if I am a home schooledWhat if I am a home schooled student?student?

Your core-course accomplishments Your core-course accomplishments will need to be analyzed by the NCAA will need to be analyzed by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Waiver Committee. Initial-Eligibility Waiver Committee. Contact the NCAA membership Contact the NCAA membership services for information about how to services for information about how to proceed.proceed.

Is a potential college athlete Is a potential college athlete required to register with the NCAA required to register with the NCAA

clearinghouse?clearinghouse?

Yes. You may apply electronically Yes. You may apply electronically through the clearinghouse website or through the clearinghouse website or you may mail in the SRF form you may mail in the SRF form (Student Release Form). The SRF (Student Release Form). The SRF gives permission for the high school gives permission for the high school to send your information to the NCAA to send your information to the NCAA and for the NCAA to send it to the and for the NCAA to send it to the colleges.colleges.

Is there a fee?Is there a fee?Yes. The fee is $30. If mailing in the Yes. The fee is $30. If mailing in the form it may be in the form of a check form it may be in the form of a check or money order. If registering online or money order. If registering online it may be by a VISA or Mastercard it may be by a VISA or Mastercard credit card.credit card.

Is the fee waiveable?Is the fee waiveable?Yes, but only if you obtained a fee Yes, but only if you obtained a fee waiver in connection with taking the waiver in connection with taking the ACT or SAT examination.ACT or SAT examination.

How will you know if the NCAA hasHow will you know if the NCAA has approved your eligibility?approved your eligibility?

When you apply, you will select a PIN When you apply, you will select a PIN number. Using that number you can number. Using that number you can access your status either by access your status either by computer or by telephone. If you computer or by telephone. If you provide an email address, they will provide an email address, they will communicate with you by email.communicate with you by email.

What are some of the servicesWhat are some of the services available through the NCAA webavailable through the NCAA web

site?site?

Which Division a particular college Which Division a particular college plays in;plays in;Which courses at your school are Which courses at your school are approved for each curriculum approved for each curriculum category;category;On-line eligibility application;On-line eligibility application;Access to your high school code Access to your high school code numbernumber

Feeling “bowled over” by info?Feeling “bowled over” by info?

Confused?Confused?

Ask more questions.Ask more questions.

Good luck in your NCAA career!Good luck in your NCAA career!