The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies athletics eligibility for college-bound student-athletes enrolling for the first time at a Division I or II school and international student-athletes enrolling for the first time at a Division III school. This includes transfers from two-year colleges, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics schools or international schools, as well as transfers from a Division I, II or III school to an NCAA school in a different division.

To receive an athletics certification, prospective student-athletes should:

• Determine the right NCAA Eligibility Center account for your circumstances
• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center;
• Completely and accurately fill out the “Sports Participation” section during registration;
• Request final athletics certification promptly; and
• Monitor tasks assigned to their account.

Below are some situations that may impact a prospective student-athlete’s athletics eligibility. Click on each topic to learn more about the NCAA requirements in each of these examples.

• Taking a break between high school/secondary school and full-time collegiate enrollment and continuing to participate in your sport(s).
• Using a recruiting agency, scholarship agent or a scouting service.
• Receiving funds or money to offset training expenses.
• Being represented or marketed by a professional sports agent.

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