What does my high school timeline look like?

To help navigate the NCAA eligibility process, use this year-by-year breakdown to keep in mind what you should be thinking about in high school to get ready to play college sports.

Grade 9: Plan

	Take the right courses and earn the best grades you can.

	Ask your counselor for a list of your high school’s NCAA approved core courses to make sure you take the right classes.
	Find your high school’s list of NCAA core courses online.

Grade 10: Register

	Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org.

	If you fall behind, ask your counselor for help with finding approved courses or programs you can take.

Grade 11: Study

	Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate on time and complete the required number of NCAA approved courses.
	Take the ACT or SAT and submit your scores to the NCAA by using code 9999.

	Research what schools you want to apply for that are the best fit for your academic and athletic goals. 	At the end of the year, ask your counselor to upload your official six-semester transcript.

Grade 12: Graduate

	Complete your final NCAA core courses as you prepare for graduation

	Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and make sure we get your scores by using code 9999.

	Request your final amateurism certification beginning April 1 (fall enrollees) or October 1 (winter/spring enrollees).
     After you graduate, ask your counselor to upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation.      Only students on an NCAA Division I or II school’s certification request list will receive a certification.

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