College-bound student athletes who wish to participate in Division I or Division II sports must first go through an initial-eligibility certification process by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

In order to be eligible, student athletes must meet certain NCAA standards for grade point average (GPA) in core curriculum courses, as well as SAT/ACT scores.

The following websites provide essential and detailed information on the NCAA eligibility process for student athletes.  To view the website, click on the title:

NCAA Eligibility Center
This is the official NCAA Eligibilty website; student-athletes must register on this website in order to begin the elibility process.

2011-2012 NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Athlete
This is a complete and detailed guide to NCAA rules and regulations for college-bound athletes.

NCAA Eligibility Standards Reference Sheet
This document provides an excellent overview and explanation of NCAA academic eligibility rules and requirements.