2024-25 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

Now Available!

The 2024-25 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available! The guide is designed to assist you with understanding the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center registration and academic requirements, and how you can work toward your collegiate dreams.

The following resources within the guide are designed to help you and your family with the initial-eligibility certification process:

High School Timeline—Follow this timeline to plan out your high school years and meet NCAA Eligibility Center requirements upon graduation.
Official vs. Unofficial Visits—Use this flyer to learn the differences between official and unofficial visits.

What is a Core Course?

The NCAA core-course requirement ensures you’re taking high school courses that prepare you for the academic expectations in college. A core course must meet the following requirements to be used in your academic certification:

To find your high school's list of NCAA-approved core courses, visit eligibilitycenter.org/courselist.

Ask a Student-Athlete

Colorado Mesa University's Emma Meyers was born with fibular hemimelia, a congenital limb deficiency that limits the growth of the calf bone. Her leg was amputated below the knee when she was just a toddler, two months after being adopted from China. She started her triathlon journey in 2017 and has earned 10 podiums and three wins in World Triathlon events.

Meyers is set to be the first athlete with a disability to compete in varsity collegiate triathlon at the NCAA triathlon level and is making her Paralympic debut in Paris with Team USA!

At CMU, she plans to major in social work and aspires to work with non-profit organizations to advocate for people with disabilities by promoting healthy lifestyles and mental health. Click here to read more of her story.

NIL Assist

The NCAA recently launched NCAA NIL Assist, a platform designed to connect Division I student-athletes with potential service providers, facilitate disclosures of NIL activities, and provide insight into evolving trends with the NIL environment. The platform is available at nilassist.ncaa.org.

Sport Science Institute: Heat and Hydration

Adequate hydration before, during and after physical activity is critical to your safe and healthy participation. Intense exercise, hot and humid weather and dehydration can compromise your performance and increase the risk of exertional heat injury. Click here for resources on how you can assess your hydration status and maximize performance.

The NCAA Sport Science Institute is a leader in providing health and safety resources to college athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and campus partners.

Labor Day Office Closure

In honor of Labor Day, the Eligibility Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

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