NCAA
Clearinghouse
Basics
What is the NCAA Clearinghouse?
 The NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse is
the organization that determines whether
prospective college athletes are eligible to
play sports at NCAA Division I or Division II
schools.
 Student athletes must register with the
Clearinghouse to be eligible to play NCAA
Division I or Division II sports in college.
(Division III does not have to register.)
NCAA Eligibility Center Resources
 Website: www.eligibilitycenter.org
 Go to their site and download a copy
of the 2012-13 Guide for the CollegeBound Student Athlete
 West High NCAA Course List
Five Parts of Initial
Eligibility
1. Graduation from high school.
2. Division I & II - Completion of 16 core
courses.
3. Minimum core grade-point average (GPA).
4. Minimum ACT or SAT test score.
5. Complete amateurism questionnaire & request
final amateurism certification.
*****Note changes for Class of 2016!
Division I Core-Course
Requirements (16 Core Courses)
years of English
years of math (at Algebra I or higher)
years of science (one must be a lab)
year of additional English, math or
science
 2 years of social studies
 4 years of additional core-courses (from
any category above, or foreign language,
nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)
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3
2
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Use of Non-Traditional Courses
 Be cautious when taking non-traditional
courses such as courses taught online,
through independent study, etc.
 Currently, BYU Independent Study
courses do not meet the criteria for NCAA
core course credit.
 Currently, approved courses taken though
National University Virtual High School
and Laurel Springs are accepted.
 K-12 International is under review.
Division I Initial-Eligibility
Index (prior to August 1, 2016)
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This is an abbreviated version of the full scale.
This shows the high-end, the low-end and points inbetween.
Core Grade-Point
Average
SAT
ACT
(Sum of Scores)
3.550
400
37
3.000
620
52
2.750
720
59
2.500
820
68
2.250
920
77
2.000
1010
86
The SAT
 Will the NCAA require a writing test as part
of its initial-eligibility requirements? How
will they use the scores on the SAT?
 The NCAA had determined that the writing
component should not be required at the present
time. The NCAA has noted the importance of
reviewing research related to the impact of the
writing component.
 Because the critical reading and math sections
will still be scored on a 200-800 point scale, the
Eligibility Center will still combine those two
sections for the combined score. The writing
section will not be used.
Changes for those entering college
on or after August 1, 2016
IMPORTANT for Freshman:
1.Minimum core-course GPA of 2.3 required
2.Change in GPA/test score index (sliding
scale)
3.10 core courses required before beginning
of senior year.
Division II Core-Course
Requirements (16 core courses)
years of English
years of math (at Algebra I or higher)
years of science (one must be a lab)
years of additional English, math or
science
 2 years of social studies
 4 years of additional core-courses (from
any category above or foreign language,
nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)
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Division II Initial Eligibility
Minimum 820 SAT or 68 sum
ACT, 2.00 core grade-point
average, graduation from
high school, and 16 core.
(Note: there is no sliding
scale for Division II)
Division III
 Contact your Division III college
regarding its policies on financial aid,
practice, and competition.
Selecting your courses
Grades 8-12
Meet with your counselors
regarding course selection to:
4 Meet high-school graduation
requirements.
4 Fully prepare students for a four-year
college.
4 Meet NCAA core-course requirements.
Freshman & Sophomore Year
Start planning now!
Work hard and get good grades.
Familiarize yourself with West High’s List
of NCAA courses. Take classes that match
that list.
At beginning of sophomore year, register
at www.eligibilitycenter.org (a fee waiver
for the $70 can be issued if you are eligible
for a fee waiver for the ACT or SAT test).
Who Needs to Register with
the Eligibility Center?
Any student who plans to attend an NCAA
Division I or II institution
and
who wishes to participate in
intercollegiate athletics even if you
choose to attend a community college
first because you will need to answer
an amateurism questionnaire…
Junior Year
Take ACT or SAT test, or both and use the
Eligibility Center code (9999) as a score
recipient.
After completing junior year, you must send
official transcripts to the Eligibility Center. If you
have attended more than one high school, you
will need official transcripts from all high schools
attended.
Your Senior Year
During the senior year
Continue to monitor course selection and work
on getting best grades possible;
Take the SAT and/or ACT again, if necessary
(the best scores from each section of the tests
will be used to determine your highest
cumulative score).
Review amateurism responses and request
final amateurism certification.
After the senior year
Send final transcript (with proof of graduation)
to the Eligibility Center.
REMEMBER: Meeting the NCAA
academic requirements does not guarantee
you admission into a college. You must
apply for college admission.
Questions???