If you want to compete in Division II NCAA sports, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org to make sure you stay on track to meet initial-eligibility standards.

If you have questions about your eligibility or the registration process, call us toll free at 877-262-1492, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time. International students (including Quebec) use our International Contact Form, found at ncaa.org/contactinternational. 

Get Ready. Get Set. Go!

Grade 9

• Start planning now! Register for a free Profile Page account at eligibilitycenter.org for information on NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.
• Find your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/courselist to ensure you are taking the right courses, and earn the best grades possible.

Grade 10

• If you are being actively recruited by an NCAA school and have a Profile Page account, transition it to the right Certification account.
• Monitor the task list in your NCAA Eligibility Center account for next steps.
• At the end of the school year, ask your high school counselor from each school you have attended to upload an official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.
• If you fall behind academically, ask your high school counselor for help finding approved courses you can take.

Grade 11

• Ensure your sports participation information is correct in your Eligibility Center account.
• Check with your high school counselor to make sure you are on track to complete the required number of NCAA-approved core courses and graduate on time with your class.
• At the end of the school year, ask your high school counselor from each school you have attended to upload an official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.

Grade 12

• Request your final amateurism certification beginning April 1 (fall enrollees) or Oct. 1 (winter/spring enrollees) in your Eligibility Center account at eligibilitycenter.org.
• Complete your final NCAA-approved core courses as you prepare for graduation.
• After you graduate, ask your high school counselor to upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation to your Eligibility Center account.

Division II Academic Eligibility

To be eligible to compete in NCAA sports during your first year at a Division II school, you must meet ALL the following requirements:

• Earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits:
  • Three years of English.
  • Two years of math (Algebra 1 or higher).
  • Two years of science (including one year of lab, if offered).
  • Three additional years of English, math or science.
  • Two years of social science.
  • Four additional years of English, math, science, social science, world language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy.
• Earn a minimum 2.2 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. 

What if I don’t meet the requirements?

If you have not met all of the Division II academic standards, you may not compete in your first year 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 at a Division II school.

If you are concerned you may not meet the Division II academic requirements, consider taking the following actions:

• Ask for advice and accountability from your high school counselor. Check in with the admissions or compliance office at the college you hope to attend.
• Get tutoring or other study help.
• Avoid quick fixes through credit recovery programs. These courses may not be accepted by the NCAA.
• Keep your coursework. If the Eligibility Center needs to review your record due to irregularities, you may be asked to provide your coursework.
• Follow your high school's policies. The best thing to do is work within the rules.

Amateurism

The NCAA promotes amateurism to create a level playing field for all student-athletes. Student-athletes who compete in college sports are students first, athletes second. If you want to compete in NCAA sports at a Division II school, you must have a completed amateurism certification in your Eligibility Center account.

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

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