Hicksville High School
NCAA
Prospective Student Athletes
NCAA Requirements
There are new requirements for
collegebound student-athletes
enrolling full time at an NCAA
Division I college or university on or
after August 1, 2016.
Summary of Changes
Minimum core-course GPA of 2.300
required for competition;
Ten core courses required before
beginning of senior year for
competition; and
Slight changes in GPA/test score
index (sliding scale).
Core-ourse Progression D I
Must complete 10 core courses before seventh
semester of high school (e.g., senior year).
Of the 10 core courses completed, seven must
be in the area of English, math, or science.
These 10 core courses become “locked in” for the
purpose of core-course GPA calculation. A repeat
of one of the “locked in” courses will not be used
if taken after the seventh semester begins.
Division I
Academic Requirements
16 Required Core Courses
(10 Core Courses must be completed by start of Senior Year)
English- 4 Years
Math- 3 Years
Natural/Physical Science- 2 Years
Social Science- 2 Years
One Extra Year- Eng/Math/Science
4 Years of Extra Courses- from above
or Foreign Language, Religion/Philosophy
Division II Academic
Requirements
16 Required Core Courses
English- 3 Years
Math- 2 Years (Alg I or Higher)
Science- 2 Years
3 Years of Eng/Math/Science
2 Years of Social Science
4 Years of courses from above or Foreign
Language/ Religion/Philosophy
How To Get Noticed
Talk to your coach
Email or call college coaches
Send a letter to coaches
Be Proactive, Take the Initiative!
Marketing Strategies
(Initial Contact)
Prospective student athlete
questionnaire
Sample cover letter to coach
Sports schedule
Highlight tape information sheet
Recruiting Packet
Picture
Contact information
Personal information
Academic information
Athletic information
Physical statistics
Team or individual records
Junior athletic ranking
Jersey color and number
All pertinent statistics and how you rank on team and in the
league
Honors and awards received
Newspaper articles
Visiting Schools
You are allowed 5 official visits
Questions to ask the coach
• What position will I play?
• Will I be starting at my position?
• What happens to my scholarship if I am
injured?
NCAA Eligibility Center
Sophomore or Junior Year- Register
on line with the NCAA Eligibility
Center
See your Counselor
www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org