2023-24 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

Now Available!

The 2023-24 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is now available for download! 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. This booklet is a great resource to share with your family!

Updated! Eligibility Center Resources
Now Available!

The following resources 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.
Non-English Resources: The Initial-Eligibility flyer and Division III Amateurism flyer have been translated into French, German, Portuguese and Spanish.

Differences Between NCAA Divisions I, II and III
What You Should Expect

The NCAA’s three divisions were created in 1973 to align like-minded campuses in the areas of fairness, competition and opportunity.

Division I schools may provide tuition and fees, room and board, books and other expenses related to attendance at the school.
Division II full scholarships cover tuition and fees, room and board, and course-related books and supplies.
Division III schools do not offer athletics scholarships.

To find the NCAA schools you’re interested in, visit on.ncaa.com/MemberMap. For more information about the differences between NCAA Divisions I, II and III, watch this video.

New! Eligibility Center YouTube Channel

The Eligibility Center is now on YouTube! Our channel includes helpful videos that walk you through your questions. Subscribe to our channel so you'll be notified as we add new content in the coming months.

Ask a Former Student-Athlete

As a former Wichita State University men's basketball player and current point guard for the Houston Rockets, Fred VanVleet donated $250,000 to his alma mater to renovate its weight room! Click here to read more.

“It’s a good feeling to see it come full circle and be able to make an impact and give back to a program and a community that meant so much to my upbringing.”

—Fred VanVleet, Wichita State University

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, September 4. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 5. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

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