NCAA Compliance

 

      If you are a student athlete with hopes of playing at a Division 1 or Division 2 college or university you need to be aware that you have to meet minimum academic standards to obtain initial eligibility. The NCAA Clearinghouse evaluates students courses, grades, and test scores, to determine whether students meet these academic requirements. The NCAA is committed to academic success and graduation of its student-athletes. Student athletes who are looking to compete at a Division 3 college or university do not need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (the individual college or university will determine initial eligibility).

     Admission to an NCAA college or university is not the same as NCAA initial eligibility. Each institution decides which students to admit, based on its admissions criteria. Keep in mind that if a student-athlete meets NCAA initial-eligibility standards, that student still may not be admitted to the institution. Likewise a student-athlete who gains admission to a college or university may not meet NCAA initial eligibility standards.

Some links of interest are as follows:

Overview for School District of Philadelphia Athletes

NCAA Clearinghouse Information (pdf file format)

     For Prospective Student Athletes (This site is where student athletes register to be eligible to compete in collegiate athletics and has a lot of useful information)
 http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html

For Student Athletes wanting to see the college recruiting calendars for dates that college coaches can make contact with student athletes
www.ncaa.org (go to academics and athletes, then go to eligibility and recruiting)this link also has recruiting definitions as well as links for initial eligibility.

For student athletes looking for junior colleges
www.njcaa.org

Four year schools that are not NCAA (but still offer athletic scholarships
www.naia.org

Scholarships (not necessarily athletic based)
www.philasd.org/offices/scholarships

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In our continued effort to provide resources and educate our staff and families with regards to college athletics and the recruiting process, we have subscribed to an online Educational Receuiting System from Dynamite Sports, Inc.  Please click on the logo below to access this valuable information.

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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.

QUICK FACTS

• 60,000 student-athletes at nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Canada

• 23 national championships in 13 sports

• More than $450  million annually in financial aid awards

• Standards that focus on athletic participation as one part of the total education process

website is www.playnaia.org prospective students can:

• Explore the world of NAIA college sports
• Build a customized personal Sport Resume
• Connect with NAIA coaches and admissions officers
• Register and get ready to play NAIA

 

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