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National Collegiate Athletic Association

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes.  Nearly half a million college athletes make up the 19,886 teams that send more than 57,661 participants to compete each year in the NCAA's 90 championships in 24 sports across 3 divisions.1 

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Three Divisions of the NCAA

Division I:

Generally have more students and larger athletic departments. Schools in this division can give athletic scholarships.
           
Division II:

Emphasize a life balance in which academically and athletically gifted students can compete at a high level. This division can give athletic scholarships.
           
Division III:

Academics are the primary focus. The sports seasons are shorter reducing time away from academic studies and other campus activities. This division cannot give athletic scholarships.

NCAA Division Eligibility Information

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    For students to be eligible to compete in NCAA sports during their first year at Division Ⅰ school, they must graduate high school and meet all of the following requirements:
     

    • Complete 16 core courses in following areas:
      • English – 4 years
      • Math - Algebra Ⅰ or higher – 3 years
      • Natural /Physical Science – 2 years
      • Social Science – 2 years
      • Additional English, Math or Natural /Physical Science – 1 year
      • Additional English, math, Natural /Physical Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy – 4 years 

     

    • Complete 10 core courses, including seven (7) in English, Math or Natural /Physical Science, before the start of 7th semester.

     

    • Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in core courses

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    For more information regarding the sliding scale and what it is, please visit the NCSA Sports website here!

  • The NCAA Division II logo features a blue circle with white text.

    For students to be eligible to compete in NCAA sports during their first year at Division Ⅱ school, they must graduate high school and meet all of the following requirements:
     

    • Complete 16 core courses in following areas:
      • English – 3 years
      • Math - Algebra Ⅰ or higher – 2 years
      • Natural /Physical Science  * 1 year of Lab science, if offered – 2 years
      • Social Science – 2 years
      • Additional English, Math or Natural /Physical Science – 3 year
      • Additional English, math, Natural /Physical Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy – 4 years 

     

    • Earn at least a 2.2 GPA in core courses

    The NCSA logo features blue text and orange swooshes on a green background.

    For more information regarding the sliding scale and what it is, please visit the NCSA Sports website here!

  • The NCAA logo, a blue circle with white text, above the words 'Division III'.

    • Division Ⅲ schools set their own admissions and eligibility standards
    • Colleges and universities in Division Ⅲ place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students' academic programs

    The NCSA logo features blue text and orange swooshes on a green background.

    For more information regarding the sliding scale and what it is, please visit the NCSA Sports website here!