1. The RBHS Counseling Staff welcomes you to… NCAA Night

2. What is the NCAA? National Collegiate Athletic Association. National Collegiate Athletic Association. Governs more than 1,280 colleges, universities, and conferences. Governs more than 1,280 colleges, universities, and conferences. Comprised of 3 separate divisions; I, II, and III. Comprised of 3 separate divisions; I, II, and III.

3. D1 Academic-Eligibility Classes of 2005 - 2007 To enroll, participate, or receive a scholarship in your first year… Complete these 14 courses: Complete these 14 courses: -4 years of English -2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher) - 2 years of social science -2 years of natural or physical science (1 year of lab) -1 extra year of English, math, or science

4. D1 Academic-Eligibility Class of 2005 - 2007, cont… -3 years of extra core courses (from any category above or foreign lang). -Earn a minimum required GPA in core courses. -Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course GPA and test score (sliding scale).

5. D1 Academic-Eligibility Class of 2008 and Later Core course total moves from 14 to 16, in the areas of math and extra core courses. Core course total moves from 14 to 16, in the areas of math and extra core courses. Math - now 3 years (algebra 1 or higher) Extra core course - now 4 years. **Remember, it was 2 years of math and 3 years extra core course.**

6. D2 Academic-Eligibility Class of 2005 and Later To enroll, participate, or receive a scholarship in your first year… Complete these 14 core courses: Complete these 14 core courses: -3 years of English -2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher) -2 years of natural or physical science (1 year of lab) -2 extra years of English, math or science

7. D2 Academic-Eligibility Class of 2005 and Later, cont… -2 years of social science -3 years of extra core courses (from any category above or foreign lang.) -Earn a 2.0 GPA or better in core courses -Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum of 68 (no sliding scale in D2).

8. Division 3 Division 3 does not use the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Division 3 does not use the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Best practice is to contact the D3 college regarding its policies. Best practice is to contact the D3 college regarding its policies.

9. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse What is it? What is it? -The clearinghouse evaluates your academic record. Why? Why? -To determine if you are eligible to participate your first year in D1 or D2.

10. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Where to begin? Where to begin? -To register you must complete and sign the Student Release Form (SRF) along with $50. -register at the end of your junior year. Completing this… Completing this… 1. Authorizes each high school you have attended to send the clearinghouse your academic information. 2. Authorizes the clearinghouse to send your academic information to all colleges that request your eligibility status.

11. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse Contact information Contact information NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse P.O. Box 4043 301 ACT Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52243-4043 (877)262-1492 www.ncaaclearinghouse.net You can register online!

12. Scholarships All athletic scholarships are limited to 1 year. All athletic scholarships are limited to 1 year. Scholarships may be renewed annually for a maximum of 5 years. Scholarships may be renewed annually for a maximum of 5 years. They range in a variety of amounts, full to very small. They range in a variety of amounts, full to very small.

13. Recruiting Regulations Contact- anytime a coach has any face-to-face contact with you or your parents (off campus, at the high school, or any competition). Contact- anytime a coach has any face-to-face contact with you or your parents (off campus, at the high school, or any competition). Contact period- college coach may have in- person contact with you or parents on or off campus. Coach may also watch play or visit high school. Contact period- college coach may have in- person contact with you or parents on or off campus. Coach may also watch play or visit high school. Dead period- college coach may not have any in- person contact with you or your parents. They may write or telephone during this time. Dead period- college coach may not have any in- person contact with you or your parents. They may write or telephone during this time.

14. Recruiting Regulations Evaluation- When a coach evaluates your academic and athletic abilities, they cannot have any face to face conversation with you but can write or telephone. Evaluation- When a coach evaluates your academic and athletic abilities, they cannot have any face to face conversation with you but can write or telephone. Official visit- Any visit to a college campus by you and your parents paid for by the college. Official visit- Any visit to a college campus by you and your parents paid for by the college. Unofficial visit- Any visit by you and your parents to a college campus paid for by you or your parents. Unofficial visit- Any visit by you and your parents to a college campus paid for by you or your parents. Quiet Period- Coach may not have any personal contact with you or your parents, watch any play but they can by phone. You may visit the college. Quiet Period- Coach may not have any personal contact with you or your parents, watch any play but they can by phone. You may visit the college.

15. Helpful Websites www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.ncaa.org www.ncaa.org www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu www.ucop.edu/pathways www.ucop.edu/pathways www.ucop.edu/pathways www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com www.coin3.com www.coin3.com www.coin3.com

16. Questions? Thank you!