Welcome Back!
A Letter from Mike Massa, NCAA EC Managing Director of External Affairs |
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Hello, High School Community!
Whether you have been at this for a number of years or maybe just getting started, the beginning of a new school year is always energizing with new possibilities and opportunities, but yeesh, is it busy 😊. We know that is especially true this year with all of the moving parts in college and high school athletics generally layered on top of the tasks to complete, incoming questions, educational sessions, and other responsibilities you are managing on behalf of your school or district. |
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To that end, know that our team is available to help with student-specific or more policy-level questions as needed (via our high school support line 877-622-2321). We are also continually looking for ways to deliver more proactive support and opportunities to make system-wide improvements to help make working with us easier. Our suggestion box is always open to share ideas during your phone calls or within our annual survey. You are well represented by your peers on our High School Advisory Group, so feel free to reach out to them to talk through ideas, brainstorm suggestions or share feedback.
On behalf of Executive Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Stan Wilcox and the entire Eligibility Center staff, we hope you have a great year on campus and look forward to our continued partnership as we serve our student-athletes. Thanks for all you do! |
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 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. |
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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 their freshman year of high school (or 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 create a certification account before going on official visits, signing a National Letter of Intent or receiving an athletics scholarship. |
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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 Sixth Semester Transcripts.
Visit the High School Portal to upload sixth 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. |
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Updated! Eligibility Center Resources
Now Available!The following updated resources are designed to help you and your colleagues as you provide information to students and families on the initial-eligibility certification process.
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High School Portal Quick Start Guide: This guide outlines information that can be found and actions that can be taken in each tab on the High School Portal.
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High School Review Committee’s Policies and Procedures: This resource includes updated core-course criteria pertaining to bridge math courses, which are courses typically taken in the fourth year of high school after completion of Algebra 2 (or its equivalent). The new criteria clarifies content that will be considered “Sufficient for Approval” and “Not Alone Sufficient for Approval.” The HSRC P&P also highlights how credit is awarded when courses are considered duplicative with previous coursework.
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“End of COVID-19 Relief” Webinar: This webinar for high school counselors and administrators discusses the end of COVID-19 relief and how it will impact your student-athletes.
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Non-English Resources: The Initial-Eligibility flyer and Division III Amateurism flyer have been translated into French, German, Portuguese and Spanish to assist international student-athletes, their families and others involved in the student-athlete’s future goals.
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Nontraditional Coursework
Required Review Returns September 1Due to COVID-19, the NCAA Eligibility Center has not required a separate review for distance, e-learning or hybrid programs offered by schools with NCAA-approved core courses in spring/summer 2020 through the 2022-23 academic year. Please note this exclusion ends effective September 1, 2023. |
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| If your school plans to offer core courses that will be completed on or after September 1, 2023, through a distance, e-learning or hybrid program not reviewed by the Eligibility Center during COVID, these courses must now be reviewed. Please contact the Eligibility Center’s high school support line at 877-622-2321 Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time to begin the review. |
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Scholastic Team AffiliationsIf your high school has a formal affiliation with an athletic team other than your high school’s athletic teams, log in to the High School Portal, click on the High School Info tab and submit your high school’s formal affiliation with the athletic team. After submitting the form and upon review by the Eligibility Center, the team name will be identified in your high school's Eligibility Center account. This helps NCAA member schools determine when a coaching staff member may evaluate scholastic teams. Click here to learn more. |
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New! Eligibility Center YouTube ChannelThe Eligibility Center is now on YouTube! Our channel includes helpful videos that walk your student-athletes through their questions. Subscribe to our channel so you'll be notified as we add new content for high school counselors in the coming months. |
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High School Advisory GroupEvery 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 welcome our new 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. |
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Congratulations New Members:
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Courtney Acosta—Apex Learning Virtual School/EdOptions Academy, TX.
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Madison Curtiss—John H. Pitman High School, CA.
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Jason Edwards—Thomas Jefferson-Cedar Rapids High School, IA.
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Paulo Melendez—Eastlake High School, TX.
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Dr. Jennifer Morrow—Bentonville Schools, AR.
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John Norton—Western High School, NV.
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Welcome Back Continuing Members:
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Mallory Byrun—Aurora Central High School, CO.
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Brian Hutchins—Mesquite High School, AZ.
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Dana Lambert—West Milford High School, NJ.
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Mary Beth Lykins—Tulsa Public Schools, OK.
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Jennifer Strauss—Kellenberg Memorial High School, NY.
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Shamelle Yemofio—Bishop McNamara High School, MD.
Interested in applying for next year's High School Advisory Group? Watch for our call for applications in the spring edition of this newsletter. |
Heat and HydrationAdequate 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. |
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Labor Day Office ClosureIn 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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