1. YOUR PATH TO THE STUDENT- ATHLETE EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS NCAA Eligibility Center Information Expires September 1, 2012 Tera L. Albrecht Associate Director Student-Athlete Services Central Michigan University

2. Overview  Role of the NCAA Eligibility Center  Academic Initial-Eligibility Requirements  Role of the High School  Student Registration  Amateurism  Resources

3. Role of the NCAA Eligibility Center  The NCAA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of every college-bound student-athlete for NCAA Divisions I and II aid and competition. Eligibility is determined in two areas:  Academic Certification  Does the college-bound student-athlete meet the legislated minimum academic requirements?  Amateurism Certification  Is the college-bound student-athlete of amateur status?

4. ACADEMIC INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

5.  Academic initial-eligibility requirements are different for each of the three divisions.  It is possible for a college-bound student-athlete to be eligible in one division and not another.  What are academic requirements? Graduate from high school. Complete NCAA-approved courses. Earn a minimum required core-course grade-point average (GPA). Earn a required SAT or ACT sum score. Academic Requirements

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

7. Division I Core-Course Requirements 16 Core Courses  4 years English.  3 years math (Algebra I or higher).  2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).  1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science.  2 years social science.  4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

8. Division II Core-Course Requirements 14 Core Courses (Current Standard)  3 years English.  2 years math (Algebra I or higher).  2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).  2 years additional English, math or natural/physical science.  2 years social science.  3 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy). Division II moves to 16 core courses for student-athletes enrolling fall 2013 and after. (3 years additional English, math or science, and 4 years additional core)

9. Core-Course GPA and Test Scores  Division I  Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course GPA and test-score sliding scale. For example, a 2.400 core-course GPA needs an 860 combined SAT score.  Division II  Earn a 2.000 GPA or better in your core courses.  Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

10. GPA for Aid and Practice SATACT Sum GPA for Aid and Practice SATACT Sum 3.550 or above400373.15056048 3.525410383.12557049 3.500420393.10058049 3.47543040 3.075 59050 3.450440413.05060050 3.425450413.02561051 3.400460423.00062052 3.375470422.97563052 3.350480432.95064053 3.325490442.92565053 3.300500442.90066054 3.275510452.87567055 3.250520462.85068056 3.225530462.82569056 3.200540472.82569056 3.175550472.80070057

11. GPA for Aid and Practice SATACT Sum GPA for Aid and Practice SATACT Sum 2.775710582.42585070 2.750720592.40086071 2.725730602.37587072 2.700740612.35088073 2.675750612.32589074 2.650760622.30090075 2.625770632.27591076 2.600780642.25092077 2.575790652.22593078 2.550800662.20094079 2.525810672.17595080 2.500820682.15096081 2.475830692.12597082 2.575790652.10098083 2.550800662.07599084 2.525810672.050100085 2.500820682.025101086 2.475830692.000102086 2.45084070

12. Division III Core-Course Requirements  Unlike Divisions I and II, there is no uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools.  Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determined by the college or university.

13. New Legislation  Non-Traditional Coursework  New Initial Eligibility Requirements

14. Non-Traditional Courses  Courses taught through: The Internet (online or virtual);  Distance learning;  Independent study;  Individualized instruction;  Correspondence;  Computer software programs; or  Other similar means.

15. Things to Consider Before Students Enroll in Non-Traditional Courses  Must include ongoing access between the instructor and student.  Must have a defined time period for completion (i.e., six weeks).  Should be clearly identified as a non-traditional course on the high school transcript.  Must be four-year college preparatory and need to be comparable in length, content and rigor to courses taught in a traditional classroom setting.

16. New Initial Eligibility Standards - Full Qualifier (Fall 2015) PSAs must meet the following standard in order to compete, receive athletics aid and practice in the first year of collegiate enrollment:  Obtain a core GPA/test score that meets the new sliding scale coordinates  Obtain a minimum core GPA of 2.300 in the 16 core courses currently required  Full sliding scale available on NCAA Eligibility Center Website

17. Full Qualifier Initial Eligibility Standards – Core Course Progression  This requirement must be met in order to compete in the first year of collegiate enrollment.  Students must successfully complete 10 core courses prior to seventh semester (or equivalent) of high school.  Seven of the 10 core courses must be successfully completed in English, math and natural/physical science.  These core courses (and grades) must be used in calculating the core GPA for purposes of meeting the sliding scale and GPA minimum.

18. Academic Redshirt & Non-qualifiers (Fall 2015)  Academic Redshirt: In first year permits receipt of athletics aid; no competition; practice in first regular term  Require PSAs to meet the amended current qualifier sliding scale index and core-course requirements for eligibility for practice during the first regular academic term and receipt of athletically related financial aid during the first year.  Non-qualifiers: No athletics aid, practice or competition in first year of collegiate enrollment.  Students who do not meet academic redshirt standard are non-qualifiers.

19. ROLE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

20. Eligibility Process  Grades 9 and 10  Student takes academic college-preparatory courses, preferably one in each of the following areas: English, math, science, social studies and foreign language. The student should compare course selection against the list of NCAA-approved core courses.  Grade 11  Student continues to take college preparatory courses in the areas listed above.  Student registers for the SAT and/or ACT, making sure to use code 9999 at the time of registration. Using code 9999 will ensure the score is reported directly to the Eligibility Center.  Student registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center and completes both the academic information and the amateurism questionnaire.  At the end of the student’s sixth semester, the guidance counselor sends the student’s transcript (or transcripts, if more than one high school) to the Eligibility Center.

21. Eligibility Process continued… Grade 12  Student continues to take college preparatory courses in English, math, science, social studies and foreign language.  Student registers for additional ACT/SAT tests if necessary, making sure to use code 9999 at the time of registration.  On or after April 1 of the senior year, the student goes back into their Eligibility Center account to update their academic and amateurism information and request final amateurism certification.  After graduation, the guidance counselor sends the student’s final transcript (which needs to include evidence and the date that the student graduated) to the Eligibility Center.

22. Ways That Counselors and Coaches Can Help  Know the initial-eligibility requirements.  Use NCAA Eligibility Center informational resources to map out the academic track.  Know how to calculate a student’s core-course GPA.  Understand special considerations for students with documented education-impacting disabilities.  Emphasize the importance of academic performance at every step of the student’s high school career – grade nine counts!

23. NCAA Eligibility Center  www.eligibilitycenter.org

24. Obtaining & Changing Your School’s List of NCAA Courses To obtain your school’s List of NCAA Courses:  Select the link for high school administrators to enter.  Select “List of NCAA Courses.”  Follow prompts to search your school by name or your six-digit College Board (CEEB) code. To update your school’s List of NCAA Courses:  Select the link for high school administrators to enter.  Select the link to log in as either a high school or district.  To log in, use your school’s six-digit College Board (CEEB) code and self- selected five-digit PIN. If you have forgotten your school’s PIN, the login page will instruct you on how to establish a new PIN.  After logging in, hover over “NCAA Courses”, click “NCAA Course Changes” and follow the prompts.

25. STUDENT REGISTRATION

26. NCAA Eligibility Center Registration

33. AMATERUISM

34. Amateurism  College-bound student-athletes should update their sport participation information often, especially if they participate in events outside of the normal high school season.  Have your student-athletes meet with you often, to make sure that they are protecting their amateurism and are also meeting their core-course requirements.  Stay college eligible – always ask before you act!

35. Amateurism Red Flags Remind college bound student-athletes to ask questions before:  Signing a contract with a professional team.  Receiving money for participating in athletics.  Receiving prize money above actual and necessary expenses.  Playing with professional athletes.  Trying out, practicing or competing with a professional team.  Receiving benefits from an agent or prospective agent.  Agreeing to be represented by an agent.  Participating in organized competition after his/her first opportunity to enroll in college.

36. CONTACT INFORMATION  www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org  www.act.org www.act.org  www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.collegeboard.com  www.national-letter.org www.national-letter.org  Transcripts  Email: ec-highschool@ncaa.org  Fax: 1-317-968-5102 (High School Information only; Transcripts cannot be faxed)  Mailing Address:  NCAA Eligibility Center  Certification Processing  P.O. Box 7136 Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136  Phone: 1-877-622-2321 (High School Counselors ONLY)  1-877-262-1492 (Students and Parents)

37. CONTACT INFORMATION  Tera L. Albrecht Associate Director Student-Athlete Services  Central Michigan University  albre2tl@cmich.edu albre2tl@cmich.edu  989.774.1959 – office  989.621.7112 - cell