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Our Three DivisionsThe NCAA’s three divisions were created in 1973 to align like-mindedcampuses in the areas of philosophy, competition and opportunity.DIVISION132%DIVISION232%32% 40%28%32%32%32%28%32%28%28%32% 40%NUMBER OF SCHOOLS28%28%40%*28%32% 40%28%32%28%32%40%31032%32%28%32% 40%28%35032%40%32%28%40% 32%40%28%40%28%40%28%28%2,42837%37%137%in 2324%37%37%24%37%37%AVERAGE NUMBER 25%OF TEAMS PER SCHOOL25%25%37%37% 39%39%19.237%37% 39%25%37%25%43840%How is eachdivision governed?1,740NCAA schools develop andapprove legislation for theirown divisions. Groups ofpresidents and chancellorslead each division in the formof committees with regularlyscheduled meetings.137%in 39%1024%24%39%1 in39%624%37%39%24%39%39%15.925%25%25%39% 37%25%25%39%39%18.8Partial athleticsscholarship model60% of athletesreceive athletics aidDid you know?39%39%25%DI student-athletes graduateat a higher rate than thegeneral student body.ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPSMultiyear, cost-ofattendance athleticsscholarships available57% of athletesreceive athletics aidCollege-bound studentswho want to compete at aDivision I or II school mustmeet standards set by NCAAmembers. For Division III,athletes must meet theadmissions standards setby the school. Eligibilitystandards can be found HLETESIN DIVISION37%OF NCAA39%37%39%37%40%39%STUDENTS WHO ARE ATHLETES25%40%40%MEDIAN UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT8,960340%28%28%40% 32%DIVISIONWhat are the eligibilityrequirements ineach division?No athletics scholarships80% of athletesreceive nonathletics aidDII is theonly divisionwith schoolsin Alaska,Puerto Ricoand Canada.PuertoRicoCANADALASKAADIII’s largest school has25,725 undergraduates.The smallest? 285.Learn more atncaa.org.*Numbers are from 2019-20. All other figures are from 2018-19.GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE7

Time ManagementWhat Division I student-athletes should expect.Time management is a key component of any college student’s success, but itis especially important for students who play Division I sports. From classesto competition and everything in between, the student-athlete schedule staysbusy year-round. Know what awaits before you step foot on the field.What takes up a Division Istudent-athlete’s time?Time spent onactivities per weekDid you know?*Medians collected from the 2015 NCAA GOALS study.These are consideredcountable athleticallyrelated activities (CARA).NCAA rules limit the timestudent-athletes canspend on these activitieseach week. Check withyour campus athleticsdepartment for moreinformation.Strength ilm reviewDid you know?These activities do not count toward a team or student-athlete’scountable athletically related activities limit.8533Other(e.g., sleep, job, extracurriculars)Athletics67%67% of Division I student-athletes said they spend asmuch or more time on athletics during the offseasonas during their competitive season.*Based on the 2015 NCAA GOALS study.AcademicmeetingsInjury treatment/prevention9Sports activities8Prospectivestudent-athletehost dutiesCommunityserviceGUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND oursDuring a typical day of competition, Division Istudent-athletes report spending anywhere from fourto nine hours on their sport. For the full breakdown bysport, visit ncaa.org/time-management.*Based on a 2015 survey of Division I student-athletes.

Time ManagementWhat Division II student-athletes should expect.Time management is a key component of any college student’s success. Fromclasses to competition and everything in between, the student-athlete’sschedule is busy. Know what awaits when you step foot on campus.What takes up a Division IIstudent-athlete’s time?Time spent onactivities per weekDid you know?*Median figures, collected from the 2019 NCAA GOALS study.These are consideredcountable athleticallyrelated activities (CARA).NCAA rules limit the timestudent-athletes canspend on these activitieseach week. Check withyour campus athleticscompliance administratorfor more 3184.5AthleticsOther(e.g., sleep, joband extracurriculars)Strength andconditioningSupplementalworkouts15.5Film reviewSocializingDid you know?These activities do not count toward a team or student-athlete’scountable athletically related activities limit.6363% of Division IIstudent-athletes saidthey spend as much ormore time on athleticsduring the offseason asduring their competitiveseason.%*Based on the 2019 NCAAGOALS study.AcademicmeetingsTeam fundraisingInjury student-athletehost duties1 in every 8.5 Division II student-athletes willparticipate in a NCAA championship during theircollege experience.CompliancemeetingsOne-third of Division IIstudent-athletes workduring the academicyear for about ninehours per week onaverage.Study hallSocialactivitiesProfessionaldevelopment*Based on the 2019 NCAAGOALS study.GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE9

extracurricular)Time Management28.5AthleticsWhat Division III student-athletesshouldexpect.What DivisionIII student-athletesshould expect.17.5Time management is a key component of anySocializingcollege student’s success.Time managementis astudent-athlete’skey component of any college student’s success.From classes to competition, and everythingin between, theFromclassestocompetitionschedule is busy. Know what awaits when you step foot on campus. and everything in between, the student-athlete’sschedule is busy. Know what awaits when you step foot on campus.Division III student-athlete’stime each weekDid you know?Division III student-athletes note their athleticsexperience did not hinder their academic andco-curricular pursuits. In fact, it had a positive effecton their collegiate experience. (approximate percentages)(numbers listed in hours)24%Have or will study abroad40168hoursAcademics44%Have a job and work a median of8 hours per week66%Involved in an internship/externship28Athletics84.5Other(e.g. sleep, jobextracurriculars)Gonefor aDAY67%Think it’s likely they will attend15.5Socializinggraduate schoolDivision III student-athletesreport spending one day a weekaway from campus.1/2*Median amount; based on2015 NCAA GOALS study.Half of Division III student-athletessaid they spend as much or more timeon athletics during the offseason asduring their competitive season.*Based on the 2015 NCAA GOALS study.The Division III experience ateschoolCompetitionPracticeStrength andconditioningFilm reviewInjurytreatment workTimemanagementLeadershipGUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE

INITIAL ELIGIBILITYInitial-eligibility standards help ensure you areprepared to succeed in college. The eligibilityprocess also protects the fairness and integrity ofcollege sports by ensuring student-athletesare amateurs.If you want to practice, compete and receive anathletics scholarship during your first year at aDivision I or II school, the NCAA Eligibility Centermust certify you as eligible. (Eligibility for Division IIIis determined on campus.) Throughout the process,Eligibility Center staff members partner withstudents and their families, as well as high schooladministrators and coaches, to guide you onyour journey.REMEMBERAs a college-boundstudent-athlete, you areresponsible for your eligibility —that means planning ahead, takinghigh school classes seriously andprotecting your amateur status. Itcan be a difficult first step, but thebenefits of being a student-athleteare worth the effort.I’m so grateful that you (football) gave me a chance to get a qualityeducation. The life lessons you taught me prepared me for life. Youset me up for success. So for that, football, I say thank you.Darryll StinsonFootball, Central Michigan UniversityGUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE11

HIGH SCHOOL TIMELINE9thGRADEREGISTER» Start planning now! Take the right courses and earnthe best grades possible.» Find your high school’s list of NCAA-approvedcore courses at eligibilitycenter.org/courselist.10thGRADE» Register for a free Profile Page account ateligibilitycenter.org for information on NCAAinitial-eligibility requirements.PLAN» If you fall behind academically, ask your counselor forhelp finding approved courses you can take.» Monitor the task list in your Eligibility Center accountfor next steps.» If you are being actively recruited by an NCAA schooland have a Profile Page account, transition it to aCertification account.» At the end of the school year, ask your counselor fromeach high school you have attended to upload an officialtranscript to your Eligibility Center account.11thGRADESTUDY» Check with your counselor to make sure you are ontrack to complete the required number of NCAAapproved core courses and graduate on time withyour class.» Take the SAT/ACT and submit your scores to theEligibility Center using code 9999.*12thGRADE» Ensure your sports participation information is correctin your Eligibility Center account.» At the end of the school year, ask your counselor fromeach high school you have attended to upload an officialtranscript to your Eligibility Center account.GRADUATE» Complete your final NCAA-approved core courses asyou prepare for graduation.» Take the SAT/ACT again, if necessary, and submit yourscores to the Eligibility Center using code 9999.*» Request your final amateurism certification beginningApril 1 (fall enrollees) or Oct. 1 (winter/spring enrollees) inyour Eligibility Center account ateligibilitycenter.org.» After you graduate, ask your counselor to upload yourfinal official transcript with proof of graduation to yourEligibility Center account.» Reminder: Only students on an NCAA Division I or IIschool’s institutional request list will receive acertification.* More information regarding the impact of COVID-19 and test scores can be found aton.ncaa.com/COVID19 Fall2022.12GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE

STUDENT REGISTRATIONIf you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register with the NCAAEligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org. Plan to register before your freshman/ninth year ofhigh school. The information below is intended to help guide you through the registration process.To get started, choose from our two account types:1. Profile Page Account: If you plan to compete at aDivision III school or currently are not sure in whichdivision you want to compete, create a free Profile Pageaccount. If at any time you wish to pursue a Division I or IIpath, you’ll be able to transition to a Certification account.(You cannot move from a Certification account to a ProfilePage account.)Reference the Help section on eligibilitycenter.orgfor assistance with your questions.2. Certification Account: You must be certified by theEligibility Center to compete at an NCAA Division I orII school. Before you can go on official visits or sign aDivision I or II National Letter of Intent, you musthave completed the Certification account registration(including payment or fee waiver).For Certification accounts, please allow between 30 and45 minutes to register completely. If you need to exit andcome back at a later time, you can save and exit once youraccount is created.Have eligibility or registration questions?If you have questions about initial eligibility or the registration process not addressed within this guide, reach out to us! We’re here toguide you through your journey. Here’s some additional sources of information that may help:» Search our frequently asked questions at ncaa.org/studentfaq.» Domestic students and Canadian students (except Quebec): Call us toll free at 877-262-1492Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.» International students: Use our International Contact Form (ncaa.org/contactinternational) to submit questions.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FORMY NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER ACCOUNTDate I registered:My NCAA ID: My password:My username (email address):High school(s) I attended:Date six-semester transcript submitted:Date test score submitted:Date final transcript (with proof of graduation) submitted:GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE13

ELIGIBILITY CENTER REGISTRATION ESSENTIALSBelow are some items you should have with you as you create an account at eligibilitycenter.org:VALID EMAIL FOR STUDENTTo register, you need a valid email address that youcheck regularly and will have access to after highschool. The NCAA Eligibility Center uses email toupdate you about your account throughout the process.Please note: If you have a sibling who has previouslyregistered, you will need to use a different emailaddress than the one in your sibling’s account.BASIC STUDENT PERSONAL INFORMATIONThis includes information such as your name,gender, date of birth, primary and secondary contactinformation, address and mobile number for texting.BASIC STUDENT EDUCATION HISTORYWe will ask you to provide details about all secondaryand high schools and additional programs you haveattended in the United States and internationally. Besure to include all schools, regardless of whether youreceived grades or credits. If you attended ninth gradeat a junior high school located in the same schoolsystem in which you later attended high school, donot list the ninth-grade school.STUDENT SPORTS PARTICIPATION HISTORYSelect the sport(s) you plan to participate in at an NCAAschool. For Certification accounts, we will ask you toprovide details for any expenses or awards youreceived, any teams you have practiced or played withor certain events in which you participated. We also askabout any individuals who have advised you or marketedyour skills in a particular sport. This information helpsthe Eligibility Center certify your amateur statuswhen requested by you or an NCAA school.PAYMENT (CERTIFICATION ACCOUNTS ONLY)Your Certification account registration is complete onlyafter your registration fee is paid (or upon submissionof a fee waiver, if you are eligible). You may pay onlineby debit, credit card or e-check. The registration fee forstudents in the United States, U.S. territories (includesAmerican Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands,Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) and Canada is 90.The fee for all other international students is 150.Profile Page accounts do not have a fee.All fees are nonrefundable once you have successfullyregistered. If you completed a duplicate registrationand paid your registration fee twice, you may beeligible for a refund of the duplicate registration fee. Toreceive a refund, you will need to complete and submitan NCAA refund form.Fee WaiverIf you qualified for a waiver of the SAT/ACT fee (not the same as a U.S. state voucher), you are eligible for a waiver of theCertification account registration fee. After you complete your registration, ask an authorized official from your currenthigh school to submit your fee waiver documentation online.Please note: You must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign national taking the SAT/ACT in the United States or its territories.Students from countries other than the United States or its territories are not eligible for a fee waiver.SATIn order to be eligible for an SAT feewaiver, you must meet one of theseindicators of economic need:» You are enrolled in a program for theeconomically disadvantaged such asAVID or TRIO.» Your family’s annual income fallswithin the levels listed by the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA)for free or reduced-price lunches.» Your family receives publicassistance.14ACTIn order to be eligible for an ACT feewaiver, you must meet one of theseindicators of economic need:» Your family receives low-incomepublic assistance.» Your family income is at or belowthe Bureau of Labor Statistics LowStandards Budget.» You are a ward of the state.» You live in a foster home.» You are homeless.» Your family lives in federallysubsidized public housing.» You participate in free or reducedprice lunch program at school.» You live in a foster home.» You participate in a federallyfunded TRIO Program such asUpward Bound.GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETEHome School StudentsIf you are a home school studentin the United States or U.S. territorieswho cannot afford to pay the test fees,you must provide proof of eligibilityto your local high school or agencyadministrator. Only a school or agencyadministrator can provide you with thefee waiver card for the appropriate test.

TEST SCORESEvery time you register for the SAT or ACT, use code 9999to send your scores directly to the NCAA Eligibility Centerfrom the testing agency. More information regardingthe impact of COVID-19 and test scores can be found aton.ncaa.com/COVID19 Fall2022.We will use your highest SAT and/or ACT score in youracademic certification to provide you the best resultpossible.Note:» Test scores on transcripts can NOT be used in youracademic certification.If you plan to enroll in a Division II school in Puerto Rico, youmay use a minimum combined score on the Prueba de AptitudAcadémica verbal and math reasoning sections of 730 tosatisfy the test-score requirement. For more information, » The Eligibility Center does not accept SAT subjecttest scores.SATA combined SAT score is calculated by adding your criticalreading and math subscores.ACTPuerto RicoTesting DatesThe NCAA Eligibility Center accepts national SAT andACT exams and state-administered ACT exams. Domestictesting dates apply to the U.S., U.S. territories, Puert

For the rest, the experiences of college athletics and the life lessons they learn along the way will help them as they pursue careers in business, education, athletics administration, communications, law, medicine and many more fields. ncaa.org. GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE *. GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE