NCAA Eligibility Center 2017-18
What is the NCAA? Established in 1906 Serves as the athletics governing body for more than 1,200 colleges, universities, conferences and organizations. Committed to the student-athlete and to governing competition in a fair, safe, inclusive and sportsmanlike manner.
What is the Eligibility Center? Certifies the ACADEMIC and AMATEUR credentials of all college-bound student-athletes who wish to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics.
Before Registering Be thoughtful about the email you use Basic personal information o Birthdate, address, contact information, etc. Basic education history o Every high school you ve attended Sports participation history Payment o Cost: $80 o Pay with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express o Fee waivers exist for some students
Action Steps Sophomore or Beginning of Junior Year: o Register with the Eligibility Center (www.eligibilitycenter.org) o Review and familiarize yourself with the NCAA-approved core courses. Junior Year: o Take the ACT or SAT and use the code 9999 to have your official scores sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. o Check with your high school counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate on time with your class and are taking the required amount of NCAA-approved core courses. Immediately after Junior Year: o Ask your high school counselor to send your transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Senior Year: o Request final amateurism certification on the Eligibility Center during your senior year (beginning April 1). Immediately after Senior Year: o Ask your high school counselor to submit your final transcript with proof of graduation to the Eligibility Center.
Division I and II Initial Eligibility Requirements Division I 16 Core Courses 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. Math 2 yrs natural/physical science 1 yr. add of above 2 yrs. Social science 4 yrs of additional courses Division II 16 Core Courses 3 yrs English 2 yrs. Math 2 yrs. Natural/physical science 3 yrs add of above 2 yrs. Social science 4 yrs of additional courses Note: 10 courses before 7 th semester 7 of 10 courses must be math, english or natural/physical science
More Eligibility Requirements ACT and SAT Test Scores A sliding scale is used to match minimum test scores and core course GPA. Insider Tip: If you know you want to play collegiate athletics, don t forget to include the NCAA Code 9999 when registering for the tests!
NCAA Division III Requirements Division III institutions do not require registration with the Eligibility Center. Contact your Division III college or university regarding its admission standards, financial aid, practice and competition.
Amateurism If you want to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics, you must be certified as an amateur student-athlete.
Amateurism Can I.
Enter into contract with Professional team? Division I Yes (unless compensated above expenses by team) o o May only happen BEFORE college enrollment Men s Ice Hockey/Skiing: No Division II Yes
Accept Prize Money? Division I Yes if it s an open event and does not exceed actual and necessary competition expenses Division II Yes
Accept salary from a professional team above expenses? Division I No Division II Yes
Receive expenses from a Pro team? Division I Division II Yes Men s Ice Hockey/Skiing: No Yes
Receive Benefits from an Agent Division I No Division II No
Enter into agreement (oral or written) with an agent? Division I No Division II No
Recruiting Terms Learning what a coach can and cannot do
Contact A contact occurs any time a coach has any faceto-face interactions with you or your parents off the college s campus and says more than hello. Evaluation An activity by a coach to evaluate your academic or athletic ability. o No face-to-face interactions. Observations only
Official Visit Any visit to a college campus by you and your parents paid for by the college. Must be 48 hrs. or less. Senior year ONLY Allowed one per university and five total The college may pay: o o o o Transportation Room and Meals Reasonable Entertainment Complimentary Admissions to a Home Game
Unofficial Visit Any visit by you and your parents to a college or campus paid for by you or your parents. o o May only receive three complimentary admission tickets to home athletic contest. Unlimited number of unofficial visits allowed.
Recruiting periods Contact Period: College coach may have inperson contact with you and/or your parents at off-campus site Evaluation Period: College coach may watch you play but cannot have any in-person conversations. o May write or call. Quiet Period: College coach may not have any inperson contact with you or your parents off campus. Dead Period: College coach may not have any inperson contact with you or your parents on or off campus.
Questions???
Contact Information Mary Giardina- Duke University Director of Compliance 919-613-6223 mary.giardina@duke.edu