Initial Eligibility Presented by: Derek Fox Senior Assistant Director of Admission Rider University.

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Initial Eligibility Presented by: Derek Fox Senior Assistant Director of Admission Rider University

NCAA 1300 member institutions 1300 member institutions Approximately 400,000 student-athletes compete for NCAA championships Approximately 400,000 student-athletes compete for NCAA championships Divided into three divisions Divided into three divisions

NCAA Eligibility Center The NCAA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of every prospective student-athlete in NCAA Divisions I and II using the following two prongs: –Academic Certification Does the student meet the legislated minimum academic requirements? –Amateurism Certification Has the student competed professionally in their sport?

Objectives For this presentation: –Initial-Eligibility Overview: Academics –Qualifier –Partial-Qualifier –Non-Qualifier –Initial-Eligibility Overview: Amateurism –Role of the High School –Role of the High School Counselors –Questions

Academic Eligibility   Qualifier   Practice and compete during first year of college   Receive athletics scholarship during first year of college   Can play four seasons in your sport if you maintain eligibility   Non-Qualifier   Cannot practice OR compete during first year of college   Cannot receive athletics scholarship during first year of college   Can play three seasons in your sport if you maintain eligibility

NCAA Division I Requirements   Graduate from high school   Successfully complete 16 Core Courses   Have a core course GPA in combination with a SAT or ACT test score   Receive Amateurism Certification

NCAA Core Course Requirements   16 core academic courses required: – –4 years of English – –3 years of Math (Algebra I and higher) – –2 years of Natural/Physical Science (at least one lab) – –1 year of Additional English, Math, or Science – –2 years of Social Science – –4 years of additional academic courses (foreign language, philosophy or nondoctrinal religion)

NCAA Test Score Requirements   SAT – –Math ( ) – –Verbal ( ) – –Writing (Not used in determining Qualifier Status) ACT – –Math (1-36) – –English (1-36) – –Science (1-36) – –Reading (1-36)

To Report Test Scores Mark code 9999 when registering for ACT/SAT Scores must be reported directly from the testing agency.

NCAA Sliding Scale Core GPASATSUM ACT & above Scale is now expanded with gpa range as low as 2.00, an SAT score as low as 400, and a SUM ACT score as low as 37.

NCAA Division II Requirements   GRADUATE from high school   MINIMUM 2.0 GPA in 14 core courses   MINIMUM 820 SAT combined score or 68 ACT Sum Score **Students enrolling August 1, 2013 and after will need to have 16 academic core courses

NCAA Division III Requirements   No Initial Eligibility requirements mandated by the NCAA   If admitted to a Division III institution, you are eligible to compete   Contact Division III institution for its policies on financial aid, practice, and competition

Eligibility Application Process   Online registration is REQUIRED!!!!!!!!   Apply online at:     Apply beginning of junior year in high school   Cost $60 for domestic prospects, $85 for international prospects

NCAA Amateurism Amateurism Red Flags: – –Receiving money for participating in athletics. – –Signing a contract with a professional team. – –Receiving prize money about actual and necessary expenses. – –Playing with professional athletes. – –Trying out, practicing or competing with a professional team. – –Receiving benefits from an agent or prospective team. – –Agreeing to be represented by an agent. – –Participating in organized competition after your first opportunity to enroll in college.

Amateurism Amateurism tips: –Encourage students to update their athletics participation information on their Eligibility Center profile, especially if they participate in events outside your normal high school season. –Stay college eligible – ALWAYS ask before you act! –NCAA Amateurism Certification Web site:

Role of the High School Make sure your school’s list of approved core courses is accurate and up to date. ( Make sure your school’s list of approved core courses is accurate and up to date. ( Send transcripts at the end of junior year and at the end of senior year. Send transcripts at the end of junior year and at the end of senior year. Meet with student-athletes often and communicate the importance of the initial- eligibility clearinghouse. Meet with student-athletes often and communicate the importance of the initial- eligibility clearinghouse.

Definition of a Core Course Qualifies for high school graduation in one or more of the following: English, mathematics, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, or nondoctrinal religion or philosophy; Qualifies for high school graduation in one or more of the following: English, mathematics, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, or nondoctrinal religion or philosophy; Is considered four-year college preparatory; Is considered four-year college preparatory; Is taught at or above the high school’s regular academic level; Is taught at or above the high school’s regular academic level; For mathematics courses, is at the level of Algebra I or a higher level mathematics course; and For mathematics courses, is at the level of Algebra I or a higher level mathematics course; and Is taught by a qualified instructor as defined by the appropriate academic authority. Is taught by a qualified instructor as defined by the appropriate academic authority.

Ways that High School Counselors Can Help Know the eligibility requirements Know the eligibility requirements Know how to calculate a student’s core course GPA Know how to calculate a student’s core course GPA Know that special circumstances are given to students with documented learning disabilities Know that special circumstances are given to students with documented learning disabilities Create an efficient system to process eligibility center applications Create an efficient system to process eligibility center applications Help students identify colleges that fit their criteria Help students identify colleges that fit their criteria Emphasize the importance of academic performance at every step of their high school career – 9 th grade counts!!! Emphasize the importance of academic performance at every step of their high school career – 9 th grade counts!!! Last but DEFINITELY not least…make sure that your list of approved courses is accurate and up to date! Last but DEFINITELY not least…make sure that your list of approved courses is accurate and up to date!

Summary   Student takes CORE courses   Student takes SAT or ACT and has scores reported directly to the Eligibility Center (Code 9999)   Student registers with the Eligibility Center   Student has official high school transcript sent to EC after junior year for preliminary evaluation   Student answers amateurism questionnaire   April of senior year, student verifies amateurism questionnaire   Immediately after graduation, student has final transcript that includes date of graduation sent to the Eligibility Center

Additional Information NCAA Eligibility Center: Phone Number: (877/NCAA-EC1) Phone line dedicated to the HS community

Questions???