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Changes to NCAA Core-Course Legislation and Process

What has changed?

NCAA Divisions I and II voted to change the NCAA core-course legislation. There is no longer a separate set of requirements for nontraditional courses. The updated requirements are effective for core-course reviews occurring on or after Aug. 1, 2024.

Why did the legislation change?

NCAA core-course legislation should align with current secondary education practices, which have experienced significant shifts in recent years. Modernizing the requirements to encompass all instructional delivery models and eliminating the legislative distinction for nontraditional courses aligns with this shift.

Next Step for Your High School

Ensure your NCAA-approved core-course list is up to date.
- Submit all core courses your high school teaches that are not currently on your NCAA core-course list for review via the High School Portal.
- Submit the course title exactly as it appears on students’ transcripts, including designations with course titles indicating online programs, instructional format, etc., if applicable.
  - Example: Your high school teaches Online English 1, listed on the transcript as English 1 OL. Submit the course title English 1 OL.

For more details on these changes, please refer to this FAQ and the core-course information on page 26 and the appendix beginning on page 53 of the High School Review Committee Policies and Procedures.

Need additional assistance? Contact the Eligibility Center’s high school support line at 877-622-2321, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

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 your students with understanding the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center registration and academic requirements, and how you can help your student-athletes work toward their collegiate dreams. This booklet is a great resource to share with your student-athletes and their families! The PDF version is available via the High School Portal's Resources page or click here to download.

Note: The printed version will be available for ordering from NCAA Publications late August. All orders received for the printed version of the guide will be fulfilled at that time.

Back-to-School Reminders

1. Advise Students to Register.

Encourage student-athletes wanting to study and compete at an NCAA school to register with the Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org. Students should plan to register before the ninth grade (year nine of secondary school) with a free Profile Page account. Profile Page account registrants get an NCAA ID and important reminders from the Eligibility Center as they progress through high school. These accounts can be transitioned to a paid certification account at any time.

Any student planning to compete in NCAA Division I or II sports must have a certification account before going on Division I official visits, signing a National Letter of Intent or receiving an athletics scholarship.

2. Update Core-Course List.

Update your school's core-course list by visiting the High School Portal. If you believe your school's list is accurate, please log in to verify you have no updates. This will refresh your account and let our team know your core-course list is current and correct.

3. Upload Six-Semester Transcripts.

Visit the High School Portal to upload six-semester transcripts for your incoming senior student-athletes. If you have never uploaded a student-athlete's transcript, click here to learn how. If you have a student-athlete with transcripts from multiple semesters needing uploaded, please do so at your earliest opportunity so that the Eligibility Center may complete preliminary reviews.

High School Advisory Group

Every May, half of the High School Advisory Group's members retire after two years of service on the committee. After reviewing over 150 submissions, we'd like to congratulate our new members and welcome our returning members! These individuals will serve a two-year tenure and work with the continuing members to provide guidance and direction to high school-related Eligibility Center projects.

Interested in applying for next year's High School Advisory Group? Watch for our call for applications in the spring edition of this newsletter.

Sport Science Institute: Heat and Hydration

Adequate hydration before, during and after physical activity is critical to the safe and healthy participation of your students. Intense exercise, hot and humid weather and dehydration can compromise a student-athlete’s performance and increase the risk of exertional heat injury. Click here for resources on how your student-athletes can assess their 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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