Steps for the College Bound Student-Athlete

Presented by: Samantha HegmannAssistant Athletics Director for Compliance,

Monmouth University

Overview

NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards (I, II, III)

Amateurism

Steps to Achieving Eligibility

Recruiting

What are Initial Eligibility Requirements?

Set of academic standard set forth by the NCAA

Need to be completed in high school

Allows eligibility for practice, competition and athletics aid in college

What is a Core Course?A course that qualifies for high school graduation in one or more of the following: English, mathematics, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language or comparative religion or philosophy

Is considered four-year college preparatory

Is taught at or above the high schools regular academic level

Is taught by a qualified instructor

What are Non Traditional Courses

Courses Taught throughThe internet (online and virtual)Distance LearningIndependent StudyIndividualized instructionCorrespondenceComputer software programs or Similar means

Things to Consider Prior to Taking Nontraditional

Coursework

Must include regular ongoing access between the instructor and student

Must have defined time period for completion (i.e. eight weeks)

Should be clearly identified as nontraditional courses on the high school transcript

Core-Course Time Limitation

Division IFrom the time you enter the ninth grade, you have (4) years or eight (8) semesters to complete your core course requirements.

If you fail to complete high school “on time” core courses taken after the eighth semester will not be counted toward your NCAA academic eligibility requirements

Division IIYou are permitted to use all core courses completed from your ninth grade year until the time you enroll full time at a college or a university.

NCAA Division I Qualifier

Students need to meet the following requirements to receive athletics aid, practice and compete in their first year

16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years Physical/ Natural Science (1 year of lab

required) 1 year Additional English, Math, Science 2 Years Social Science 4 years Additional (from area above, foreign language,

or comparative religion/philosophy)

Minimum required GPA: Minimum GPA of 2.300 in those 16 core courses

Division I Academic Requirements

Prior to 2016 graduating class

Minimum core GPA 2.000

16 core courses completed by the end of senior year

For 2016 graduating class and further

Minimum core-course GPA of 2.300 required

Ten of 16 courses completed prior to senior year

7 of the 10 core courses must be in the areas of English, math or science These core courses become “selected” for the

purpose of GPA calculation

NCAA Division I Initial Eligibility Academic

RequirementsThere are 3 possible academic outcomes:

Qualifier: Competition, Athletics Aid (scholarship) and Practice the first year

Academic Redshirt: Athletics aid the first year, practice in first regular academic term

Non-qualifier: No athletics aid, practice or competition the first year

Sliding Scale

Early Academic Qualifier Division I

Student who meet the following criteria after six semesters will be certified as qualifiers

For Division I: Minimum SAT (math and critical reading) of 900 or minimum sum score of 75 on the ACT; and a core course GPA of 3.00 or higher in a minimum of 14 core courses 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 additional core courses in English, math, science

and 5 additional core courses in any area

Early Academic Qualifier Division II

For Division II: Minimum SAT ( math and critical reading) of 1000 or minimum sum score of 85 on the ACT; and a core-course GPA 3.000 or higher in a minimum of 12 core courses;3 English2 Math2 Science and5 additional core courses in any area

Academic Redshirt

Requirements for scholarship and practice

16 core courses completed

Minimum Required GPAMinimum GPA of 2.000-2.299 in 16 core courses

Sliding ScaleMinimum ACT sum of SAT score (critical reading/math only) that matches the 16 core-course GPA

Academic Redshirt Cont.:

If you fail to meet the required 10 core courses before the start of your seventh semester ( 7 in English, Math, Science),

Allowed to retake courses in your seventh and eighth semester,

Will be used in certification for the purpose of meeting the academic redshirt requirements

Academic Red Shirt Sliding Scale

Academic Redshirt

Requirements for Scholarship and Practice (New)If you meet these requirements, you can receive and athletics scholarship during your first year at an NCAA Division I college or university

After the first term is complete, you must successfully complete nine semester hours or eight quarter hours in each applicable term at your college or university to continue to practice for the remainder of the year

Nonqualifier

Do not meet any of the previous requirements

Cannot receive athletics aid during the first year at an NCAA Division I college or university

Cannot practice or compete during the first year at a Division I college or university

Must serve “year in residence”

Division II Core Course Requirements

• 16 core Courses– 3 years English– 2 years Math (Algebra I or higher)– 2 years natural/physical science ( 1 year lab if offered by high school)

– 3 years additional English, Math, natural/physical science

– 4 years additional courses ( from any of the area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

Division II Academic Requirements

Prior to 2018Earn a 2.000 GPA or better in your core courses

Earn a combined SAT sum score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68

Beginning August 1, 2018Complete the required 16 core coursesEarn a minimum 2.200 GPA or better in your core courses

Earn a minimum SAT or ACT score that matches the 16 core-course GPA on the full qualifier scale

New Competition Sliding Scale for Division II

NCAA Division II Partial Qualifier Academic

Requirements

A student-athlete will be allowed to practice and receive athletics aid in first academic year

Complete the required 16 core courses

Minimum GPA of 2.000 with corresponding test score on the partial qualifier sliding scale

Partial Qualifier Sliding Scale

NCAA Division III Core Course Requirements

• No uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools

• Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determine by the college or university

• The NCAA Eligibility Center does not perform certifications for Division III college bound student-athletes

Taking the ACT and or SAT

Be sure to enter “9999” code when registering for the ACT or SATThis requests you official test scores to be sent directly to the NCAA eligibility Center

Only the best scores of ALL the tests you take will be used to certify you NCAA test score

Best Scores Will Be Used in Certification

Amateurism

Amateurism

The NCAA Eligibility Center encourages you to update your sports participation,

Especially if you participate in events outside of the normal high school season.

Stay college eligible- always ask before you act.

Request Final Amateurism

You will be able to request your final amateurism certification to be completed beginning April 1 ( for fall enrollees) or October 1 ( for spring enrollees)

Once academic and amateurism certification is complete you will be eligible to

practice, compete and receive athletically related financial aid

Steps to Achieving Your Eligibility

Grade 9: Plan

Start planning now by working hard to earn the best grades possible

Ask your counselor for a list of your schools NCAA core courses to make sure you are taking NCAA- approved courses

Your Schools list of NCAA courses can be found at eligbilitycenter.org

Grade 10: Register

Register at eligibilitycenter.org at the beginning of sophomore year

If you fall behind on courses, do not take shortcuts to catch up.

Your counselor can help you by finding approved core courses or programs that you can take

Grade 11: Study

Students should check with their counselor to make sure that are on track to graduate on time

Students should register to take the ACT, SAT or both. Use the NCAA Eligibility Center code “9999” as a score recipient

At the end of the year, upload student official transcripts

Grade 12:Graduate

Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary

Send scores by using code 9999 to Eligibility Center

Request your final amateurism certification after April 1.

After you graduate, send sealed copy of transcript to Eligibility center ASAP

Recruiting

Recruiting

Coaches Have to abide by specific NCAA

There are certain “periods” coaches are allowed to see a recruit off campus

Age limitations dictate their communication

Recruiting PeriodsContact period (Green Period): A period of time when it is permissible for authorized athletics department staff member to make in person, Off campus recruiting contacts and evaluations

Evaluation period (Blue period): A period of time when it is permissible for coaches to be involved in off-campus activities designated to assess the academic qualification and playing ability of prospective student-athletes.

No in person off campus recruiting contact shall be made with prospective student-athlete during an evaluation period.

Recruiting Period Cont.

Quiet Period (Yellow Period): A period of time when it is permissible to make in person recruiting contacts only on institutions campus.

No in-person, off-campus recruiting contact or evaluations may be made during that time.

Dead Period (Red Period): A period of time when it is not permissible to make in person recruiting contact or evaluations on or off the institutions campus

Institutional staff member can still to write, or telephone a prospective student athlete during a dead period.

Recruiting Timeline

When coaches can start contacting PSA’s via email, phone, in person etc.

Different Sports Have Different Timelines

Football-Effective August 1, 2015

Freshman/Sophomore Junior Senior

Recruiting Materials•Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only

Recruiting Materials•September 1

Electronic Transmissions•Limited to electronic mail and facsimiles

Telephone Calls•One call during the Period of April 15 through May 31

Telephone Calls•Once per week after September 1 of the senior year•Unlimited during a contact period

Off-Campus Contact•July 1 prior to senior year (limited to contact periods)

Official Visit•Opening day of PSA’s Classes

Men’s Basketball-Effective August 1, 2015

Freshman/Sophomore Junior Senior

Recruiting Materials•Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only•June 15 at conclusion of Sophomore year all permissible Materials Per NCAA bylaw 13.4.1

Telephone Call and Electronic Correspondence (all forms of private communications are permitted)•Unlimited Beginning June 15 following senior year

Off Campus Contact•Opening day of classes of Junior Year

•Other than during the April recruiting period, may have contact only at PSA’s educational institution

•April Recruiting Period-either at PSA’s educational institution or at the PSA’s residence

Official Visit•January 1 of Junior year

After an individual has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or an institutions written offer of admission and/or financial aid or after the institution has received a financial deposit in response to its offer of admission the individual is no longer subject to recruiting contact/evaluation restrictions ( i.e. unlimited contact)

Women’s Basketball-Effective August 1, 2015

Freshman/Sophomore Junior Senior

Recruiting Materials•Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only

Recruiting Materials•Beginning September 1

Off Campus Contact•Beginning September 1, permissible at PSA’s educational institution or residence subject to the recruiting calendar

Telephone and Electronic Correspondence(private communications)•Unlimited Beginning September 1

Official Visits•Beginning Thursday following the NCAA women’s basketball championship game•No Official visits during dead periods or the July evaluation periods

After an individual has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or an institutions written offer of admission and/or financial aid or after the institution has received a financial deposit in response to its offer of admission the individual is no longer subject to recruiting contact/evaluation restrictions ( i.e. unlimited contact)

Questionnaires, Camp info, NCAA and Non athletic

Other Recruiting Materials

Electronic Correspondence

Telephone Calls

Off campus Contact

Official Visits

Cross Country/Track and Field

Anytime

September 1 of Junior Year

September 1 of Junior Year (Email and fax only)

July 1 following Junior year. 1 per week unlimited during contact

July 1 following Junior year

Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

Swimming and Diving

Anytime

September 1 of Junior Year

September 1 of Junior Year (email and fax only)

July 1 following Junior year. 1 per week

July 1 following Junior year

Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

Women’s Gymnastics

Anytime

September 1 of Junior Year

September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms)

July 1 following Junior year. Unlimited

July 15 following Junior year

Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

Questionnaires, Camp info, NCAA and Non athletic

Other Recruiting Materials

Electronic Correspondence

Telephone Calls

Off campus Contact

Official Visit

Women’s Ice Hockey

Anytime September 1 of Junior Year

September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms)

After Sophomore 1 call to international July7-31

Beginning September 1 of Junior Year

Beginning July 7 following Junior Year

Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

Men’s Ice Hockey

Anytime September 1 of Sophomore year

September 1 of Sophomore Year (including all forms)

Beginning January 1 of Sophomore Year

Beginning June 15 at completion of sophomore year

Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

All Other Sports

Anytime September 1 of Junior Year

September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms)

Beginning September 1 of Junior Year

Beginning July 1 following Junior Year

Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year

Questions