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Thinking about playing a sport in College? Familiarize yourself with the NCAA.
WHAT IS THE NCAA?
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is an organization dedicated to providing a pathway to opportunity for college athletes. More than 1,100 colleges and universities are members of the NCAA. Those schools work together with the NCAA national office and athletics conferences across the country to support half a million college athletes that make up 19,500 teams competing in NCAA sports. The NCAA’s current three-division structure was adopted in 1973 to create a fair playing field for teams from similar schools and provide college athletes more opportunities to participate in national championships.
- Division I schools generally have the biggest student bodies, manage the largest athletics budgets and offer the highest number of athletics scholarships.
- Division II approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level athletics competition and a focus on service to the community.
- Division III experience offers participation in a competitive athletics environment that pushes college athletes to excel on the field and build upon their potential by tackling new challenges across campus. To learn more about the pathway that’s right for you, visit ncaa.org/divisions.
WHEN DO I START PREPARING TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS?
As early as 9th grade, so now! Contact or make an appointment with your school counselor to let them know of your plans, register with NCAA by opening a profile page or certification page, plan your course timeline together, and make sure you meet eligibility requirements for your specific division.
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT NCAA ELIGIBILITY?
Find answers to many typical questions about NCAA eligibility by:
- Reading student guide and timeline (see below)
- Searching frequently asked questions at ncaa.org/studentfaq.
- Visiting ncaa.org/playcollegesports.
- Checking out the Eligibility Center online: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/.
- Calling the NCAA Eligibility Center at 877-262-1492
