California Community College
Counselors/ Advisors Academic
Association for Athletics – June
2017
NCAA DIVISION II
INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY
STANDARDS
Division II Full Qualifier
Current Standard
Allowed to practice, receive athletics
aid and compete in first academic year;
Completion of 16 core courses;
Minimum GPA of 2.000; and
Test score requirements:

68 ACT sum score; or

820 SAT score (critical reading and math only).
Division II Partial Qualifier
Current Standard
Allowed to practice and receive
athletics aid in first academic year.
Completion of 16 core courses with
minimum GPA of 2.000; OR
Test score requirements:

68 ACT sum score; or

820 SAT score (critical reading and math only).
Division II Final Nonqualifier
Current Standard
If a college-bound student-athlete
does not meet full qualifier or partial
qualifier requirements, he/she will be a
nonqualifier.
A college-bound student-athlete may not
practice, receive athletics aid or
compete during his/her first academic
year at an NCAA Division II
college/university.
Effective August 1, 2018
Freshman Academic Requirements
for Division II
• Established sliding scales for initial eligibility.
Sliding scale for qualifiers requires a 2.200 minimum
GPA.
Sliding scale for partial qualifiers requires a 2.000
minimum GPA.
• In order to be a partial qualifier, PSAs must earn 16 core
courses.
Effective Date: August 1, 2018, for SAs initially enrolling in
a collegiate institution on or after August 1, 2018.
Core Curriculum – Division II
Core requirements have not
changed.
16 core requirement:
 3 years English.
 2 years math (algebra 1 or
higher).
 2 years science (including 1 lab,
if offered).
 3 years Additional English, math
or science.
 2 years social science.
 4 years additional core.
Grade-Point Average – Division II
Beginning Aug. 1, 2018, you must earn at least a 2.2
GPA in NCAA core courses along with the corresponding
required test score to compete in Division II sports as a
college freshman.
To be able to practice and receive a scholarship, you
must earn at least a 2.0 GPA along with the
corresponding required test score in NCAA approved
core courses.
Only NCAA approved core courses will be used in the
GPA calculation when determining eligibility
A sliding scale is used to match test scores and core
GPAs
Test Scores – Division II
Only the critical reading and math portions of the SAT
will be considered for eligibility purposes. The writing
score will not be used.
Only the sum of English, math, reading and science ACT
scores will be considered for eligibility purposes.
A sliding scale is used to match test scores and core
GPA.
THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY
CENTER
OVERVIEW & PROCEDURES
Eligibility Center Step One-Registration
Who should register?
Any student-athlete interested in Divisions I or II.
Registration options:
Certification Account:
• $80 Domestic, Canada or US territories.
• $135 International.
• Fee waiver eligible?
Profile Account:
• No charge.
• May be converted to certification account.
• Member Institutions cannot see or activate.
Eligibility Center Step One-Registration
When?
While in high school or prior to transferring.
• Keep accounts updated!
Certification Account registration required for official visits and IRL
activation.
Correct enrollment period is important and is based on initial DI/DII
enrollment.
Why?
To establish initial-eligibility academic status if necessary.
• Student-athletes without an initial-eligibility academic decision
are considered nonqualifiers for transfer purposes.
All students must receive amateurism certification prior to
competing at a Division I or Division II institution.
Eligibility Center Step One-Registration
Eligibility Center Step Two-Getting
Reviewed
What is needed to get an academic certification?
Paid registration certification account.
Official transcripts from all secondary schools attended.
• Proof of graduation.
Test scores taken prior to full-time collegiate enrollment.
• Submitted electronically using code 9999.
No active IRL-Must ask for a certification.
Student-athletes should identify themselves as a 2-4 transfer in
need of an academic decision.
Push back from the NCAA staff?
• Be persistent-make sure we know why you are asking.
Eligibility Center Step Two –
Getting Reviewed (contd.)
Timeline once request entered.
No specific service standard.
Requests accepted throughout the year.
Why might we be unable to move forward?
Missing documents or clarification needed.
• Tasks are assigned.
High school or nontraditional program not cleared.
NCAA Institution involvement required if…
Post graduate coursework or test scores.
Validation of coursework needed.
• NCAA institution must engage.
Eligibility Center –
International Student-Athletes
Initial-eligibility requirements are the same for international studentathletes.
Need transcripts from year 9 and up and proof of graduation.
ACT or SAT scores are required.
• Only scores completed prior to full-time collegiate enrollment are
usable.
Official documents are required and must be mailed.
• Native language and line-by-line translation required.
• Documents are not returned.
International registrants receive country specific email upon
registration.
Significant resources available on www.ncaa.org/international
• International Contact Form link for assistance by email.
Eligibility Center –
Amateurism
All student-athletes must be certified in amateurism prior to
competing at a DI/DII institution.
Amateurism certification is electronically requested by the
student-athlete shortly before DI/DII enrollment.
April 1 for fall enrollees.
October 1 for winter/spring enrollees.
Accounts requiring the NCAA amateurism staff review must
be on an active IRL.
Academic records from high school are often required even if
the student-athlete has their AA or is academically eligible.
If needed tasks will be assigned.
Eligibility Center –
Resources
Customer Service-Initial Eligibility: 877-262-1492
Public Legislative Support line (all NCAA rules): 317-917-6008
9:00-5:00 EST Monday through Friday.
Registration and access to FAQ’s.
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete.
Two-Year Transfer Guide.
2-year college administrator assistance.
Email: [email protected]
Nathalie Fairfax: 317-917-6220
DIVISION II 2-4 TRANSFERS
Qualifier with no four-year
attendance and ONLY one
full-time semester/quarter
at two-year institution
All other qualifiers, partial
qualifiers and nonqualifiers
ONLY one full-time
semester/quarter
Two full-time semesters/three fulltime quarters
• 12-semester or 12-quarterhours of transferable degree
credit per term of attendance:
• Six- semester/eight-quarter
12 semester or quarter hours
hours of transferable English;
of transferable degree credit.
• Three-semester/four-quarter
hours of transferable math;
and
• Three-semester/four-quarter
hours of transferable science.
Cumulative GPA of 2.200
Cumulative GPA of 2.200
Limit of two physical
education activity credits for
credit requirements and
GPA.
Limit of two physical education
activity credits for credit
requirements and GPA.
All other qualifiers, partial
qualifiers and
nonqualifiers
Two full-time
semesters/three full-time
quarters
Graduate
Division II Two-Year College Transfer
Requirements
Practice and financial aid available to qualifiers and partial
qualifiers who do not meet the requirements.
Practice and financial aid available for nonqualifier who
meets all the two-year transfer requirements EXCEPT the
2.200 GPA but has a minimum 2.000 GPA.
Exception to physical education activity requirements.
If enrolling at four‐year institution in physical education
degree or degree in education with activity course
requirement.
DIVISION I 2-4 TRANSFERS
Evaluating Transfers for Applicable
Legislation
• Important things to remember:
•
Student-athlete’s transcript does not necessarily tell the
whole story.
•
Knowing initial full-time enrollment sets the basis for
more than just transfer and progress-toward-degree.
•
Start of five-year clock.
Types of Transfer Requirements
Division I
Transfers
2-4
Transfers
4-2-4
Transfers
2-4 Transfers – Financial Aid, Practice and Competition
Qualifier
Minimum one full-time term
attended.
Average of 12 hours
transferable per full-time
term.
2.500 transferrable GPA
Not a Qualifier
Graduate from two-year
college.
Minimum of three full-time
terms attended.
Minimum 48-semester or 72quarter hours transferable.
Six/eight hours transferable
English, three/four math,
three/four science.
2.500 GPA on transfer credit.
2-4 Transfers – Financial Aid and Practice
Qualifier
Earns aid and practice
via qualifier status.
Not a Qualifier
Graduate from two-year
college.
Minimum three full-time terms
attended.
Minimum 48-semester or 72quarter hours transferable.
Six/eight hours transferable
English, three/four math,
three/four science.
2.000 GPA on transfer credit.
2-4 Transfers Requirements
Qualifier
Not a Qualifier
Limit of two hours of physical education
activity coursework.*
Excess hours removed from transfer total
AND GPA calculation.
*See physical education/education degree at certifying
institution exception.
2-4 Transfers Requirements
Qualifier
Not a Qualifier
Summer Limits
Summer Limits
No more than 18/27 hours
total.
N/A
No more than nine/13.5
hours in the summer prior
to transfer.
Effects 48/72 core-course
requirement.
DIVISION I 4-2-4
TRANSFERS
4-2-4 Transfers – Financial Aid, Practice and Competition
Qualifier
Two-year institution:

Graduate.

Average of 12 hours per
term
of attendance at
two-year institution.

2.500 GPA.

Two physical education
activity hours.
Certifying four-year institution:
One calendar year has
elapsed from leaving first
four-year institution.
Not a Qualifier
Meet all conditions of a Qualifier
PLUS:
Six/eight hours transferable
English, three/four math,
three/four science.
Best Practices 4-2-4
• Monitor the calendar-year elapse requirement from the
four-year institution.
• Average of 12 credit hours must be earned at the two-year
institution (part-time hours must transfer back).
• Different standard for qualifiers and nonqualifiers (corecourse requirements).
• Midyear transfers in baseball and basketball not eligible
for competition immediately.