The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sets certain standards for college freshmen who are planning to participate in athletics. The NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse must certify these students for eligibility. This process begins in the spring of the junior year. Students must complete a form obtained from the NCAA website (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net). NCAA calculates GPA on the core curriculum based on a maximum of a 4.0 GPA scale.
Division I
2008 and after
16 Core Courses:
4 years of English
3 years of mathematics (Algebra I of higher).
2 years of natural/physical science ( 1 year of lab if offered by high school).
1 year of additional English, mathematics of natural/physical science.
2 years of social science.
4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language, or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).
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Division II
2005 and after
14 Core Courses:
3 years of English
2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).
2 years of natural/physical science ( 1 of lab if offered by high school).
2 years of additional English, mathematics, or natural/physical science.
2 years of social science.
3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language, or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).
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