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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

In order to be eligible to practice, compete and receive an athletics scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:

Earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits
Complete the 16 core-courses in four consecutive academic years
Complete 10 of the 16 core-courses, seven being English, math, or science, before the start of your seventh semester (senior year)
2.3 core-course GPA
Upload final official transcript and proof of graduation to your Eligibility Center account

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16 NCAA APPROVED CORE-CREDITS

4 Years of English
3 Years of Math (Algebra I or higher)
2 Years of Science (including one year of lab science)
1 Year of extra English, Math, or Science
2 Years Social Science
4 Years of “Other” (World Language, Philosophy, Sociology, etc.)

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COMPLETE 16 CORE-COURSES IN FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS

From the start of 9^th grade
Eight consecutive semesters
Four consecutive years
If you graduate early, you still must meet core-course requirements

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10 OF 16 BY SENIOR YEAR

10 of the 16 core-courses must be completed before the start of the 7th semester
Once you begin your 7^th semester, these courses are ”locked in”

They cannot be replaced or repeated

10/7 Rule:

7 of these courses must be English, Math, or Science courses

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MINIMUM 2.3 CORE-COURSE GPA

CORE-COURSE GPA
You cannot load up on electives to pad your GPA

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UPLOAD FINAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

This needs to be an official transcript
It must show proof of graduation

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HOW TO PLAN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

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GRADE 9

Register for a free Profile Page account at eligibilitycenter.org for information on NCAA initial eligibility requirements.
Use NCAA Research’s Interactive Map to help locate NCAA schools you’re interested in attending.
Find your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/couselist to ensure you’re taking the right courses, and earn the best grade possible!

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GRADE 10

If you are being actively recruited by an NCAA school and have a Profile Page account, transition it to the required 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 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.

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GRADE 11

Ensure your sports participation information is correct in your Eligibility Center account.
Check with your high school counselor to make sure you’re on track to complete the required number of NCAA-approved core courses and graduate on time.
Share your NCAA ID with NCAA schools recruiting you so each school can place you on its institutional request list.
At the end of the school year, ask your high school counselor to upload an official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.

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GRADE 12

Request your final amateurism certification beginning April 1 in your Eligibility Center account at eligibilitycenter.org.
Apply and be accepted to the NCAA school you plan to attend
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.

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Careers and Campus Jobs in College Athletics

Why get a campus job? Why in Athletics?

List of positions:

Equipment

Operations

Marketing

Compliance

Athletic Trainer

Strength and Conditioning

Coaching

Accounting and Insurance

Ticket Manager

Media Relations

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How to Get Connected

Look for job openings on school website

Go to Athletic Center and introduce yourself to the director of operations.

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