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NCAA Guidelines for WBHS SeniorsSlide2

Are You Interested in College Athletics?

All Division I and Division II athletes must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center. Student athletes must be declared eligible to participate in college athletics. Most Division I students receive athletic scholarships, and many Division II students receive athletic scholarships. Division III athletes are not required to register with the NCAA, and do not receive athletic scholarships. Slide3

Michigan Athletic Divisions

Division IMichigan, Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University, Central Michigan UniversityDivision IIGrand Valley State University, Wayne State University, Saginaw Valley State UniversityDivision IIIAlbion College, Hope College, Calvin CollegeSlide4

NCAA Requirements

Graduate from high school.Earn a minimum ACT or SAT score.Earn minimum grades in required classes. Students must have a 2.0 or higher as seniors.Requirements differ slightly from Division I and Division II.New requirements will be enforced for students graduating in 2016 and beyond. These requirements do not apply to seniors graduating in 2014. The current NCAA requirements apply to this class.Slide5

Senior Year TimelineAll students should be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students must complete two sections: the academic information and the amateurism questionnaire.

These forms can be completed at the beginning of senior year, or at the end of junior year. Students must register before taking official college visits. Slide6

Registration Information

Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org Select “NCAA College-Bound Student Athlete”Select “Create New Account”Students will need a valid email address and basic personal information

Students will register all high schools attended, not just DDPAStudents will select their sport(s)Slide7

Registration FeesAll student athletes must pay the $70 registration fee to process their account.

Students may pay online with a credit card, debit card, or e-check. Fee waivers are available. If the student qualified for an ACT/SAT fee waiver, the student is eligible for an NCAA waiver as well. Slide8

Senior Year Timeline: Courses

All seniors should be registered in academic, core classes approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Senior year course registration is in February of the new year for existing students.Please meet with your school counselor with any schedule questions. You may check your schedule by visiting the NCAA website. Access a list of approved courses at www.eligibilitycenter.org and click on “resources” at the top of the screen. Slide9

Academic Requirements

Division IDivision II16 core

courses16 core courses 4 years of English3 years of English3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)

2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered)2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered)

1 extra year of English, science, or math1 extra year of English, science, or math2 years of social science

2 years of social science4 years of additional core courses from any category above, or foreign language4 years of additional

core courses from any category above, or foreign languageSlide10

GPA and Test ScoresThe NCAA uses a sliding scale to compare high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. The combinations allow students to compete in Division I and Division II athletics.

The NCAA does not use + or – when evaluating grades. The NCAA will recalculate student GPAs considering only the NCAA required classes. Slide11

NCAA Sliding Scale

Each student can check their ACT/SAT scores against their high school GPA to determine eligibility. To see the complete sliding scale, visit www.ncaa.org. Slide12

Senior Year Timeline: Testing

Students can continue to take ACT and SAT tests if needed. The NCAA Eligibility Center will use the best scores from each section of the ACT or SAT to determine your best cumulative score.When taking the ACT or SAT, remember to use code 9999 to send official score reports to the Eligibility Center. School transcripts and student reports are not considered official. All test scores must be sent from ACT.org or the Collegeboard.com. Slide13

The NCAA only considers official score reports directly from the testing centers. Scores reported by the student or high school are not considered official.Remember, to report scores directly to the NCAA, enter code

9999 on each ACT or SAT test taken. This will ensure that your scores are sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students can send scores later, but for a fee. Test Score ReportingSlide14

Senior Year Timeline: Transcripts

At the end of the student’s junior year, also called sixth semester, the school counselor typically sends the student’s transcript to the Eligibility Center.If you have attended more than one school, remember to request transcripts from each high school attended. DDPA uses Parchment.com to ship transcripts. It is the responsibility of the student to manage transcript and check that they have been received. Slide15

Parchment.comDDPA students use Parchment.com to report official transcripts.

Parchment training is conducted in the spring of junior year, and a refresher is provided at the DDPA Senior Seminars. Slide16

Senior Year Timeline: April

On or after April 1 of the senior year, the student goes back into their Eligibility Center account to update their academic and amateurism information and request final amateurism certification.Slide17

Upon GraduationAfter graduation, the student (via Parchment.com) or with the help of the school counselor, will send final transcripts to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

This is the final step for collegiate eligibility. Slide18

Social Media and the High School Athlete

Remember that colleges and coaches often check social media during the recruitment process.Inappropriate use of social media has resulted in NCAA suspensions.Think before posting!!Slide19

Grades Matter for SeniorsDDPA after

school tutoring in math, science, English, and social studies. Check with your core teacher for days and locations!Please visit the Counseling Office for specific tutoring assistance. Slide20

Grades Determine Status

Full Qualifier: A college-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice and compete in the first year of enrollment at the Division I college or university.Academic Redshirt: A college-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship) in the first year of enrollment and may practice in the first regular academic term (semester or quarter) but may NOT compete in the first year of enrollment. After the first term is complete, the college-bound student-athlete must be academically successful at his/her college or university to continue to practice for the rest of the year.

Nonqualifier: A college-bound student-athlete cannot receive athletics aid (scholarship), cannot practice and cannot compete in the first year of enrollment.Slide21

Questions?

NCAA Eligibility Center Contact InformationNCAA Eligibility Center:Certification ProcessingP.O. Box 7136Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136Package or overnight delivery:Certification Processing

1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202Web address:www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.2point3.orgNCAA Eligibility Center customer service:U.S. callers (toll free): 877/262-1492International callers: 317/223-0700

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Additional ResourcesPlease visit the NCAA Eligibility Center for additional handouts and information. Slide23