Understanding NCAA Academic Standards
For Student-Athletes Considering Divisions I and II |
| Are your student-athletes ready to compete? It takes more than talent on the field! The NCAA Eligibility Center calculates your athletes' core-course grade-point average based only on the grades they earn in NCAA-approved core courses.
» Division I requires a minimum 2.3 GPA.
» Division II requires a minimum 2.2 GPA. |
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| | Your student-athletes must complete a total of 16 NCAA-approved core-courses in order to be eligible to play their sport at the collegiate level. There are different core-course requirements for the Division I and II levels. Click here for a resource you can share with your students to help make sure they are on track with these core-course requirements. |
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| | Is your student-athlete being recruited by a Division I school? To study and compete at a Division I school, your student-athletes must complete 10 of their 16 core courses (including seven in English, math or science) before the start of their seventh semester. (International student-athletes don't have this requirement. |
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Help Your Athletes Be Ready: Know the High School TimelineEncourage your student-athletes to follow these steps and make sure they are on track to compete when they arrive on their college campus. |
| | Click here to download this resource. Plan to share with your athletes and their families so they are prepared and don't miss out! |
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Academic achievement creates opportunities, and you have the chance to help impact their future by sharing information, encouraging their academic success, and supporting their athletic interests. Thank you for all you do!
Jordan McNair Foundation |
| This foundation was founded by Tonya Wilson and Martin "Marty" McNair in honor of their son Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland offensive lineman who passed away from heatstroke. |
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