Three Divisions

Differences Between NCAA Divisions I, II and III

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 partial scholarships may 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 divisions, watch this video.

Choosing a College

Choosing the right college or university can sometimes seem like an overwhelming process. Visit on.ncaa.com/choosing for suggestions of questions to ask NCAA schools recruiting you.

Sports Wagering

The NCAA's sports wagering e-learning module designed to help you learn more about problem gambling’s harms and the risks sports wagering poses to the integrity of your games.

Initial-Eligibility Requirements

Division I and II schools require you to meet academic and amateurism standards and be certified by the Eligibility Center to be a qualifier. For more information on initial-eligibility requirements, click here.

Ready to Play: We are PPS Podcast

Invest in your future by spending time listening to this podcast (developed in conjunction with the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Public Schools) that focuses on helping high school students understand what it takes to play at the collegiate level.

Ask a Former Student-Athlete

Former Tennessee softball star Kiki Milloy pauses to think after being asked a simple but weighty question: What were some of your most notable NCAA achievements?

To be fair, the list is long.

For Milloy, the accolades are just part of the story. Her impact stretched beyond the field as she successfully balanced the rigors of studying neuroscience with the demands of elite competition.

"My parents told me like you're going to be elite at whatever you do. It doesn't matter if you play sports. It doesn't matter if you're in chess club or you do musicals or plays. You're going to go out there, and you're going to be the best," Milloy said. "So I think I just kind of took that mindset not only into sports but into my academics because that's what's going to set you up for success in the future." Click here to read more of her story.

Sport Science Institute: Cardiac Care Month

February is cardiac care month. Taking care of your health is part of preparing for collegiate athletics! Learn about best practice recommendations related to your cardiac care from the Sport Science Institute.

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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