National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility
If a student wants to participate in Division I or Division II sports, start the certification process early, usually by the end of the junior year. Meet with your Coach and/or Counselor for more information.
In general, to be certified a student must
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Beginning August 1, 2016, NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science.)
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Present a required grade-point average in core courses.
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Present a required score on ACT or SAT assessments.
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Graduate from high school.
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Complete the core courses listed below:
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DIVISION I
16 Core-Course Rule
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DIVISION II
16 Core-Course Rule
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4
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years of English
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3
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years of English
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3
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years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
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2
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years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
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2
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years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab, if offered by high school)
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2
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years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab, if offered by high school)
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1
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year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science
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3
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years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science
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2
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years of social science
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2
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years of social science
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4
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years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non doctrinal religion/philosophy)
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4
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years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non doctrinal religion/philosophy)
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To see what Topeka West courses meet NCAA requirements visit: https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction?hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool
Use school code: 172928