If you want to compete at an NCAA Division II school, you must register with the Eligibility Center meet academic and amateurism standards set by NCAA members.

• Learn more about how to plan out your high school years and meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.

If you need assistance, contact the Eligibility Center’s customer service team at 877-262-1492, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. International students (including Quebec) should use the International Contact Form to submit questions.

Division II Academic Standards

To be eligible to practice, compete and receive an athletics scholarship in your first year of full-time enrollment, you must meet the following requirements:

• Earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits in the following areas:
  • Three years of English.
  • Two years of math (Algebra 1 or higher).
  • Two years of science (including one year of lab, if offered).
  • Three extra years of English, math or science.
  • Two years of social science.
  • Four additional years of English, math, science, social science, world language, comparative religion or philosophy.
• Earn a minimum 2.2 core-course GPA.
• Ask your high school counselor to upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation to your Eligibility Center account.
• Receive academic and amateurism certifications from the Eligibility Center.
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  • Learn more about amateurism.

What If I Don’t Meet Division II Standards?

If you have not met all the Division II academic standards, you may not compete in your first year of full-time enrollment at a Division II school. However, you will be deemed a partial qualifier. All Division II partial qualifiers may practice and receive an athletics scholarship but may NOT compete during their first year of full-time enrollment.