🏆 NCAA Eligibility – What You Need to Know

The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is the organization that governs most college sports in the United States. It sets rules to ensure fair play and academic standards for student-athletes. If you plan to play sports in college, it’s important to understand NCAA requirements early so you stay on track.

📌 Division 1 Requirements
Students planning to compete in NCAA Division 1 athletics must complete 16 core courses in high school:

• 4 years of English

• 3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)

• 2 years of natural/physical science (including 1 lab if offered)

• 1 additional year of English, math, or science

• 2 years of social science

• 4 additional academic courses

You must also earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses and meet the sliding scale of GPA and SAT/ACT scores set by the NCAA.

📌 Division 2 Requirements
NCAA Division 2 athletes must also complete 16 core courses, with slightly more flexibility:

• 3 years of English

• 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)

• 2 years of natural/physical science (including 1 lab if offered)

• 3 additional years of English, math, or science

• 2 years of social science

• 4 additional academic courses

You must earn at least a 2.2 GPA in your core courses and meet the Division 2 sliding scale for SAT/ACT scores.