What are the NCAA requirements for DI and DII?

The NCAA requirements vary slightly depending on whether you will be playing Division I or Division II sport. Be sure to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of your Junior year if you are interested in pursing D1 or D2 athletics.
NCAA HOME PAGE: www.ncaa.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/initialeligibility.html
REGISTER FOR THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE  for DI and DII (upon completion of Junior year)    https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/

For NCAA Division I/II

As of 2008, the NCAA Division I requires that you have a certain GPA, and the following 16 core courses:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher).
• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)
• 1 year of additional English, Math or Natural/Physical Science
• 2 years of Social Studies
• 4years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non doctrinal religion or philosophy) and ACT and/or SAT scores
• (DII: 3 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non doctrinal religion or philosophy) and ACT and/or SAT scores

For NCAA Division III?

http://www.collegestudentathletes.com
NCAA Division III requires that you check with the individual institution and meet their general admissions requirement.

Why play Division III? Most high school athletes consider their time in high school sports an important part of their educational experience. Division III (D3) athletics provides these high school athletes with the opportunity to continue their athletic careers while attending a first-rate college.  While we dream of athletic fame and success, the harsh reality is that in the end it is academic preparation that will pay the greatest dividends in life. Attending a D3 college or university will assure you the opportunity to play the sport you love while earning a valuable degree that will prepare you for life in the real world.

GENERAL TIMELINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED PURSUING COLLEGE ATHLETICS

10th Grade:

• Fill out and submit online recruit questionnaire forms as completely as possible as you begin to identify schools of interest.
• Send emails to coaches expressing your interest and include your team's game schedule and tournament schedule for the season.
  Important Note: Please note that while YOU are allowed to contact schools via email, letters, and phone calls, COACHES cannot contact you this year. If you plan to have an unofficial visit to a college during your vacation, remember they cannot return your phone calls so keep calling until you reach them.
  11th Grade:

• Email college coaches expressing your interest. Be sure to include information about yourself and a copy of your team's schedule.
• September is the first month college coaches can send a recruiting e-mail to you. Be sure to update online questionnaires.
• Ask your high school/club coach to write letters of recommendation to select college coaches on your behalf.
• Register for and take the SAT/ACT (Be sure to include NCAA Clearinghouse as a recipient of your scores)
• Plan unofficial visits to schools this spring and summer.
• Continue to play your sport at the highest level available, both with your school team and a club team.
• Attend camps and showcases to display your talent.
• KEEP UP THE HARD WORK ACADEMICALLY.

Important Note:
When a student-athlete has completed his/her junior year, college coaches can then make in-person, off-site contact (July).  Athletes interested in DI and DII need to register with the NCAA clearinghouse at this time. Please note that while YOU are allowed to contact schools, COACHES cannot contact you.

12th Grade

• Apply to the colleges of your choice, where you will have the best opportunities for academic and athletic success.
• Continue to play your sport at the highest level available, both with your school team and a club team. Keep in touch with college coaches and plan to visit. You may initiate unofficial visits to ALL schools of interest. Official visits are offered by the college, and if offered, remember you may only take FIVE Official Visits to any school.
• Attend camps and showcases to display your talent.
• Take advantage of official visits if presented with the opportunity.
• KEEP UP THE HARD WORK ACADEMICALLY.

“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen."
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson, author