NCAA Academic Requirements

  • National Collegiate Athletic Association

    For prospective student athletes, visit http://www.ncaa.org/ncaa.org

    Division I-

    You will need to present 16 core courses in the following breakdown:
    English - 4 years
    Math - 3 years (Algebra 1 or higher) 
    Science - 2 years (1 yr lab)
    History- 2 years
    Extra Eng, Math or Science- 1 year
    Extra Electives- 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy)

    Division II-

    For the Class of 2013 and beyond, you must have 16 core courses to be eligible to practice, play and receive financial aid at a Division II school. 
    English - 4 years
    Math - 3 years (Algebra 1 or higher)
    Science - 2 years (1 yr lab)
    History - 2 years
    Extra Eng, Math or Science- 1 year
    Extra Electives- 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy)