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NCAA Eligibility Standards for All Division I and II Scholarship Prospects
All students/athletes must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must earn a grade-point average of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in a core curriculum of at least 16 academic courses which were successfully completed during Grades 9 through 12. Only courses that satisfy the NCAA definition of a core course can be used to calculate your NCAA GPA. No special values are allowed for "+" or "-" grades. The chart shows what your courses must include at a minimum.
| Units Required for NCAA Certification | Division I * | Division II * |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 years | 3 years |
| Math (Intermediate Algebra or higher) | 3 years | 2 years |
| Science (natural/physical; one must be a lab) | 2 years | 2 years |
| Social Studies (social science) | 2 years | 2 years |
| Additional English, math, or natural/physical science | 1 year | 3 years |
| Additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) | 4 years | 4 years |
| Total Units Required | 16 | 16 |
Please check with your counselor for information on NCAA approved courses.
*Verify with NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. www.eligibilitycenter.org
NCAA Approved Courses
Economics
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- Economics
English
- English I: Foundations
- English I: Foundations Honors
- English II: American Studies Honors
- English II: American Literature/Composition
- English II: American Literature/Composition Honors
- English III: AP Literature and Composition
- English III: Literature and Composition
- English IV: AP Language and Composition - 1
- English IV: AP Language and Composition - 2
- English IV: Contemporary Novels
- English IV: Creative Writing - Hybrid
- English IV: Humanities-Search for Meaning Honors
- English IV: Humanities - Philosophical Thinking Through Literature Honors
- English IV: Thematic Literature—Adventure!
- ENG1117: Reading and Writing Critically I
- ENG1118: Reading and Writing Critically II
- Fundamentals of Speech Honors
- Speech Foundations
Math
- Algebra II Advanced Functions
- Algebra II Advanced Functions Honors
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Statistics
- Geometry
- Geometry Honors
- Intermediate Algebra
- Intermediate Algebra Honors
- MATH2237: Multivariable and Vector Calculus
- Precalculus
- Precalculus Honors
- Statistics and Mathematical Applications
Reading
- Reading for College
Science
- Animal Science
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics 2
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Biology Honors
- BIOL1107 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Honors
- Environmental Awareness
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Physics
- Physics: Earth and Planetary Science
- Plant Science
- PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Science
- Sports Biology
Social Studies
- Anthropology
- AP Human Geography
- AP Psychology
- AP U.S. History
- AP U.S. History: American Studies Honors
- AP United States Government
- EL US History
- EL World History
- Ethnic Studies
- Human Geography
- Introduction to Psychology (CIS)
- Modern European History Honors
- Psychology
- Sociology
- U.S. History: American Studies Honors
- United States Government
- United States History
- World Affairs
- World History
World Language
- American Sign Language 1
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3 Honors
- French 4 Honors
- German 1
- German 2
- German 3 Honors
- German 4 Honors
- Latin 1
- Latin 2
- Latin 3 Honors
- Latin 4 Honors
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3 Honors
- Spanish 4 Honors
Worksheets
These worksheets are provided to assist you in monitoring your progress in meeting NCAA Initial-eligibility standards. The NCAA Eligibility Center will determine your academic status after you graduate. Remember to check your high school’s List of NCAA Courses for the classes you have taken.