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College Bound Athletes- NCAA Eligibility

National Collegiate Athletic Association

What is the NCAA?

The NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, was established in 1906 and serves as the athletics governing body for more than 1,300 colleges, universities, conferences, and organizations.  The national office is in Indianapolis, but the member colleges and universities develop the rules and guidelines for athletic eligibility and competition for each of the three NCAA divisions.  The NCAA is committed to the student athlete and to governing competition in a fair, safe, inclusive, and sportsmanlike manner.
The NCAA membership includes: • 337 active Division I members; • 290 active Division II members; and • 435 active Division III members.

Please view the quick reference guide to Division I and II Initial Eligibility requirements to the right. Please note, as stated on this quick reference guide, the "Core GPA" that is utilized by the NCAA in determining initial eligibility is not either of the GPAs listed on a student's SC high school transcript. The NCAA's method for determining Core GPA utilizes only the NCAA approved courses at a student's high school. For a list of approved courses at NAHS click . NAHS CEEB code is 411520.

ATHLETES THAT NEED TO FILL OUT A FORM TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE

To register with the NCAA or to find additional information and resources, please visit the