If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Learn more about playing college sports, by going to NCAA.
College-bound student-athletes (intending to play Division I or II) need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center if they plan on participating in college athletics. Early registration promotes positive planning and involvement, bypasses the last-minute rush, and helps college-bound student-athletes avoid issues that may delay their academic and amateur certifications. The registration process is easy and can be done by:
- Logging on to the Eligibility Center’s website
- Scrolling down and selecting the “Create an Account” tab
- Beginning the registration process.
Please remember to complete a Transcript Request Form at the end of your junior year so that we know to mail your transcripts to the NCAA. You will also need to have your official SAT and/or ACT test scores sent to the NCAA (either through College Board for the SAT or through ACT).
Division III or students who are undecided about which level they will play at, can now create a Profile Page rather than starting the Eligibility process. Students should go to the same link above and click on the Create a Profile Page tab (located next to the Create an Account tab).
Each college/university processes student athletes a little differently. It is very important that you work with the coaches/athletic departments at each college so that they can assist you with the admission process at their university. But, please remember that you will still need to apply to the college or university you are interested in attending. Some student-athletes think that because they are being recruited or because they have registered with the Eligibility Center, they do not need to apply for admission. Athletics eligibility and admission to a college or university are two separate processes and both need to be completed.
Students also should check to see which SJCS classes are approved by the NCAA and entering SJCS school code 410902.
If you have any questions, please discuss them with your college counselor.
Please click on the NCAA Eligibility Guide below to find out more information.