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NCAA Initial Eligibility
and Recruiting
August 14, 2013
Milton High School
Agenda Introduction
NCAA Eligibility Center
Initial Eligibility Requirements
Suggestions
General Recruiting Information
Conclusion
New Initial Eligibility Requirements (After 8.1.16)
Introduction Cindy C. Gillam
Compliance Coordinator Kennesaw State University
ksuowls.com
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NCAA Eligibility
Center Located in Indianapolis, IN
o Now under the control of the NCAA
Responsible for certifying initial
eligibility for all Division I and
Division II student-athletes in their
first year of enrollment
NCAA Eligibility
Center Must register on-line
o www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
o Phone # - 877.262.1492
Register with NCAA EC at beginning of junior year
of high school
$70 for domestic students, $120 for international
students
Have high school submit official transcript after
junior year of high school
Have your test scores submitted from testing
agency directly to NCAA EC
o Code 9999
Initial Eligibility
Requirements
Initial Eligibility
Requirements Academic Component
Graduate
Complete minimum number of core courses
Satisfy the Sliding Scale Index
o Core GPA and Test Score
Amateurism Component
Complete Amateurism Questionnaire
Initial Eligibility
Requirements August 1, 2008
16 Core Courses
4 Years of English
3 Years of Math
2 Years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if
offered)
1 Year of Additional English, Math or Science
2 Years of Social Science
4 Years of Additional Courses
From any Core Course, including foreign language
**You Must Plan for This – Not Just Graduate**
Initial Eligibility
Requirements The NCAA Approves Core Courses, Not High Schools
Each High School has an approved core course list on the NCAA
Eligibility Center web site
If a course is not on this list, the course will not count
toward your 16
If a course title does not match what is on the transcript, the
course will not count toward your 16
Meet with your high school guidance counselor to review your
transcript and planned courses to meet the 16 core course
required breakdown
Initial Eligibility
Requirements Test Scores The NCAA EC uses sum scores to determine minimum
test scores
SAT Sum
o Critical Reading (Verbal)
o Math
ACT Sum
o English
o Math
o Reading
o Science
Initial Eligibility
Requirements Division I Sliding Scale Index Core GPA Sum SAT Sum ACT
3.55 400 37
3.25 520 46
3.00 620 52
2.75 720 59
2.50 820 68
2.25 920 77
2.00 1010 86
Initial Eligibility
Requirements Amateurism Certification
Prospects Jeopardize Amateur Status by:
Formally declaring into a professional contract or accepting a
salary from professional sports organization
Accepting prize money that exceeds actual expenses
Entering into a verbal or written agreement or accepting
benefits from an agent
Initial Eligibility
Requirements Qualifier Eligible for athletic scholarship, practice and competition
during first year of enrollment
4 years of competition
Nonqualifier
Not eligible for athletic scholarship, practice or competition
during first year of enrollment
3 years of competition, with ability to regain the 4th year
Initial Eligibility
Requirements Initial Eligibility and the
Admissions Process
Qualifier Status does not guarantee admissions
into the school
Many schools have higher admission standards
Prospects must go through normal admissions
process
Initial Eligibility Suggestions
Get to know your high school guidance counselor
responsible for NCAA Eligibility Center
Information
Register for and take the SAT/ACT tests as early
as possible so that you may improve your scores,
if needed
Ask questions and gather as much information as
possible
General Recruiting
General Recruiting Official Visits Expense Paid Visit (transportation, lodging, meals)
May take 5 visits during senior year
Only one official visit per school
Permissible beginning first day of your senior year
Must be registered with NCAA EC before you can be
provided an official visit
General Recruiting Unofficial Visits Self-Financed Visits (transportation, lodging, meals)
Number of permissible unofficial visits is unlimited
May occur prior to the first day of your senior year
General Recruiting Written Correspondence/E-Mails May be sent beginning September 1 at beginning of
junior year in high school
o Exceptions – Questionnaires and Camp Brochures may be sent prior to
September 1 at beginning of junior year
Telephone Calls First call may be initiated by college coach on July 1
following completion of junior year in high school
Conclusion NCAA Eligibility Center
Initial Eligibility Requirements
Suggestions
General Recruiting
Conclusion Any Questions?
Thank You For Your Time!
If you have a son or daughter who will be entering
college on or after August 1, 2016, you’re more
than welcome to stay!
New Initial Eligibility
Requirements Adopted by NCAA Division I Board of
Directors in October 2011
Establishes Two Separate Standards
Qualifier (aid, practice and competition)
Academic Redshirt (aid and practice only)
New Initial Eligibility
Requirements Qualifier Graduate from High School
Same 16 core course breakdown
Complete 10 of the required 16 cores course before 7th
semester
7 of the 10 courses must include English, Math and
Natural/Physical Science
New Sliding Scale
2.30 Core Course GPA
New Initial Eligibility
Requirements Qualifier – New Sliding Scale
Core GPA Sum SAT Sum ACT
3.55 400 37
3.25 520 46
3.00 620 52
2.75 720 59
2.50 820 68
2.30 900 75
New Initial Eligibility
Requirements
Academic Redshirt
Graduate from High School
Same 16 core course breakdown
New Sliding Scale
New Initial Eligibility
Requirements Academic Redshirt – New Sliding Scale
Core GPA Sum SAT Sum ACT
3.55 400 37
3.00 620 52
2.75 720 59
2.50 820 68
2.25 920 77
2.00 1020 86
New Initial Eligibility
Requirements 3 Categories of Certification
Qualifier (aid, practice and competition)
Academic Redshirt (aid and practice only)
Nonqualifier (no aid, practice or
competition)
Final Conclusion NCAA Eligibility Center Resource:
2point3.ncaa.org
Any questions, thoughts or concerns?
Thank you for attending and have a pleasant evening!
