NCAA

DI and DII Student-Athlete Eligibility

Students who want to compete in intercollegiate athletics at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and Division II colleges are required to meet certain initial–eligibility requirements. All student athletics must register with NCAA Initial–Eligibility Clearinghouse (www.eligibilitycenter.org) and meet the standards as listed on their website.

If you are planning to participate in college sports, contact your counselor. When planning their course selection, student athletes should be mindful of the requirements of the NCAA. The NCAA has strict guidelines to "qualify" a student to receive athletic scholarships and/or participate in NCAA Division I or Division II athletics at the collegiate level. Student athletes should review these criteria carefully at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

Three of the main criteria for eligibility include: the number of "core" courses completed, the earned GPA in those "core" courses, and a sliding scale requirement regarding core course GPA and SAT or ACT scores. To help student athletes, York Tech high school courses, which have been approved as NCAA core courses, will have the [NCAA] text beside them in the Educational Planning Guide. Please see your counselor with any questions related to NCAA requirements and course selection.