Transcript Expectations of an NCAA Division I Student

It Takes More than Talent;
NCAA Division I Eligibility
University of Notre Dame
Overview
O What is the NCAA?
O Defining Initial Eligibility
O Initial Eligibility Requirements; Academic
O Initial Eligibility Requirements; Amateurism
O Remaining Eligible
WHAT IS THE NCAA?
National Collegiate Athletic
Association
Nonprofit Association Founded 1910
Governs over 1,200 institutions,
conferences & organizations in U.S. &
Canada
3 Divisions since 1973
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Division I, Division II & Division III
DI football divided into FBS & FCS
Intercollegiate athletics began in 1852
when Harvard & Yale met in what sport?
DEFINING
INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY
Defining Eligibility
“Qualifiers” can do all of the following during their
initial year:
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Receive Athletics Financial Aid
Practice
Compete
Nonqualifiers must spend their initial academic
year in residence (e.g., cannot receive GIA,
practice or compete)
Defining Eligibility
Beginning with the Class of 2016, “Academic
Redshirts” may do the following during their 1st
term:
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Receive Athletics Financial Aid
Practice
Compete
They must earn 9 credit hours (or 8 quarter
hours) during term 1 to continue practicing in
term 2
NCAA Eligibility Center
eligibilitycenter.org
INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC
Initial Academic Eligibility
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Graduation from high school
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Minimum core grade point average
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Minimum corresponding ACT or SAT score
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Completion of 16 academic core courses
The DI Sliding Scale
Division I uses a sliding scale to match test
scores and core grade-point averages (GPA).
O The SAT score used by the NCAA includes
only the critical reading and math sections.
The writing section of the SAT is not used.
O The ACT score used by the NCAA is a sum of
the following 4 sections: English,
mathematics, reading and science.
The DI Sliding Scale
What is a Core Course GPA?
16 high school Core Courses must be
completed for DI eligibility
O 4 years of English
O 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher)
O 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of
lab if offered)
The DI Sliding Scale
16 high school Core Courses cont…
O 1 year of additional English, math or
natural/physical science
O 2 years of social science
O 4 years of additional courses (from any area
above, foreign language or comparative
religion/philosophy)
Your high school’s list of NCAA courses is available
on eligibilitycenter.org under Resources
Core-Course Time Limitation
O A prospect must complete core-curriculum
requirements not later than the high school
graduation date of his or her high school class
O Anticipated graduation date is determined by the
prospect’s 9th grade enrollment
O Exception: a prospect who graduates on time
with his or her high school class may use 1 core
course completed in the year following
graduation
Additional Core Course Requirements
for Qualifiers—Effective August 1, 2016
O 10 of the 16 required core courses must be
completed prior to the start of the 7th semester
of high school
O Includes summer school between the end of
junior year and the start of senior year
O 7 of 10 courses must be in English, math, and
natural/physical science
O The grades for these 10 courses must be used
in calculating GPA and cannot be replaced by
classes completed at a later date
The DI Sliding Scale
Current sophomores, juniors & seniors
O NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference
Guide – Sliding Scale A
O Qualifier
O Nonqualifier
The DI Sliding Scale
Class of 2016
O NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference
Guide – Sliding Scale B
O Academic Redshirt
O Qualifier
O Nonqualifier
Class of 2016
Academic Redshirt: eligible for athletics aid in first year of
enrollment and for practice during first term of enrollment
O Minimum 2.000 core GPA
O Must meet additional academic requirements to be eligible
for practice in second term of enrollment (pass 9/8)
O May not engage in competition during first year of
enrollment
Qualifier: eligible for athletics aid, practice, and
competition during first year of enrollment
O Minimum 2.300 core GPA
Non-Qualifier: ineligible for athletics aid, practice, and
competition during first year of enrollment
O Below 2.000 core GPA, insufficient test score, less than 16
core courses, not a high school graduate
Education-Impacting
Disabilities
Students with a diagnosed disability may:
O Use nonstandard ACT and/or SAT test scores
O Use courses completed after high school
graduation
O Use courses designed specifically for
students with disabilities
What should I be doing?
O Choose NCAA recognized Core Courses
O Class of 2016
O schedule 10 prior to senior year
O 7 of the 10 must be in English, math or science
O Register at eligibilitycenter.org (fee required)
O Take the SAT/ACT & have test scores sent
directly to the NCAA (code 9999)
O Send official transcripts & POG to the NCAA
O Contact collegiate admissions offices
INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
AMATEURISM
Defining Eligibility
Professional Athlete: an athlete who
receives any kind of payment, directly or
indirectly, for athletics participation
O If you’re not a professional athlete,
you’re considered an amateur
Amateurism Certification
O All student-athletes entering a Division I or
Division II institution must complete the
amateurism certification process
O Both domestic and international prospects must
complete an amateurism questionnaire after
registering with the Eligibility Center
O Amateurism status is determined by the
responses provided by the prospect
What Type of Questions Will
be Asked?
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Contracts with professional team
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Tryouts, practice, or competition
with a professional team
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Benefits from an agent or
prospective agent
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Agreement to be represented by
an agent
Salary for participating in
athletics
Prize money above actual and
necessary expenses
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Play with professionals
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Educational expenses from
individual or entity other than a
parent
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Preferential treatment based on
athletics participation or
reputation
Amateurism Certification
O Online, sport-specific questionnaire about their
athletics history through the Eligibility Center
O Included in the Eligibility Center registration fee
O Elite athletes will be reviewed automatically by
the NCAA staff
O Must complete before a written offer of aid/NLI
may be issued by a Division I institution
REMAINING ELIGIBLE
Remaining Eligible
O 6 hours a semester
O Football 9 hour rule
O 18 degree applicable hours during the academic year
O 24 hours prior to 3rd semester
O 40/60/80 rule for 5th, 7th, and 9th semesters
O Term-by-term GPA requirements (1.8, 1.9, 2.0)
O GOAL: to graduate in 5 years
Important Contacts
O NCAA Eligibility Center
O www.2point3.org
O Toll Free: 877/262-1492
O International Callers: 317/223-0700
O Fax: 317/968-5100
O http://eligibilitycenter.org
O NCAA National Office
O 317/917-6222
O Hotline: 800/638-3731
O Fax: 317/917-6622
O www.ncaa.org
O College Bound Student-Athlete Guide
O http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA.pdf