It Takes More than Talent NCAA Division I

It Takes More than Talent; NCAA Division I Eligibility University of Notre Dame

Overview O What is the NCAA? O Defining Initial Eligibility O Initial Eligibility Requirements; Academic O Initial Eligibility Requirements; Amateurism O Remaining Eligible

WHAT IS THE NCAA?

National Collegiate Athletic Association O O O Nonprofit Association Founded 1910 Governs over 1, 200 institutions, conferences & organizations in U. S. & Canada 3 Divisions since 1973 O O O Division I, Division II & Division III DI football divided into FBS & FCS Intercollegiate athletics began in 1852 when Harvard & Yale met in what sport?

DEFINING INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY

Defining Eligibility “Qualifiers” can do all of the following during their initial year: O O O Receive Athletics Financial Aid Practice Compete Nonqualifiers must spend their initial academic year in residence (e. g. , cannot receive GIA, practice or compete)

Defining Eligibility Beginning with the Class of 2016, “Academic Redshirts” may do the following during their 1 st term: O O O Receive Athletics Financial Aid Practice Compete They must earn 9 credit hours (or 8 quarter hours) during term 1 to continue practicing in term 2

NCAA Eligibility Center eligibilitycenter. org

INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ACADEMIC

Initial Academic Eligibility O Graduation from high school O Minimum core grade point average O Minimum corresponding ACT or SAT score O Completion of 16 academic core courses

The DI Sliding Scale Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). O The SAT score used by the NCAA includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. O The ACT score used by the NCAA is a sum of the following 4 sections: English, mathematics, reading and science.

The DI Sliding Scale What is a Core Course GPA? 16 high school Core Courses must be completed for DI eligibility O 4 years of English O 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) O 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered)

The DI Sliding Scale 16 high school Core Courses cont… O 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science O 2 years of social science O 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) Your high school’s list of NCAA courses is available on eligibilitycenter. org under Resources

Core-Course Time Limitation O A prospect must complete core-curriculum requirements not later than the high school graduation date of his or her high school class O Anticipated graduation date is determined by the prospect’s 9 th grade enrollment O Exception: a prospect who graduates on time with his or her high school class may use 1 core course completed in the year following graduation

Additional Core Course Requirements for Qualifiers—Effective August 1, 2016 O 10 of the 16 required core courses must be completed prior to the start of the 7 th semester of high school O Includes summer school between the end of junior year and the start of senior year O 7 of 10 courses must be in English, math, and natural/physical science O The grades for these 10 courses must be used in calculating GPA and cannot be replaced by classes completed at a later date

The DI Sliding Scale Current sophomores, juniors & seniors O NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide – Sliding Scale A O Qualifier O Nonqualifier

The DI Sliding Scale Class of 2016 O NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide – Sliding Scale B O Academic Redshirt O Qualifier O Nonqualifier

Class of 2016 Academic Redshirt: eligible for athletics aid in first year of enrollment and for practice during first term of enrollment O Minimum 2. 000 core GPA O Must meet additional academic requirements to be eligible for practice in second term of enrollment (pass 9/8) O May not engage in competition during first year of enrollment Qualifier: eligible for athletics aid, practice, and competition during first year of enrollment O Minimum 2. 300 core GPA Non-Qualifier: ineligible for athletics aid, practice, and competition during first year of enrollment O Below 2. 000 core GPA, insufficient test score, less than 16 core courses, not a high school graduate

Education-Impacting Disabilities Students with a diagnosed disability may: O Use nonstandard ACT and/or SAT test scores O Use courses completed after high school graduation O Use courses designed specifically for students with disabilities

What should I be doing? O Choose NCAA recognized Core Courses O Class of 2016 O schedule 10 prior to senior year O 7 of the 10 must be in English, math or science O Register at eligibilitycenter. org (fee required) O Take the SAT/ACT & have test scores sent directly to the NCAA (code 9999) O Send official transcripts & POG to the NCAA O Contact collegiate admissions offices

INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AMATEURISM

Defining Eligibility Professional Athlete: an athlete who receives any kind of payment, directly or indirectly, for athletics participation O If you’re not a professional athlete, you’re considered an amateur

Amateurism Certification O All student-athletes entering a Division I or Division II institution must complete the amateurism certification process O Both domestic and international prospects must complete an amateurism questionnaire after registering with the Eligibility Center O Amateurism status is determined by the responses provided by the prospect

What Type of Questions Will be Asked? O Contracts with professional team O Salary for participating in athletics O Prize money above actual and necessary expenses O Play with professionals O Educational expenses from individual or entity other than a parent O Preferential treatment based on athletics participation or reputation O Tryouts, practice, or competition with a professional team O Benefits from an agent or prospective agent O Agreement to be represented by an agent

Amateurism Certification O Online, sport-specific questionnaire about their athletics history through the Eligibility Center O Included in the Eligibility Center registration fee O Elite athletes will be reviewed automatically by the NCAA staff O Must complete before a written offer of aid/NLI may be issued by a Division I institution

REMAINING ELIGIBLE

Remaining Eligible O 6 hours a semester O Football 9 hour rule O 18 degree applicable hours during the academic year O 24 hours prior to 3 rd semester O 40/60/80 rule for 5 th, 7 th, and 9 th semesters O Term-by-term GPA requirements (1. 8, 1. 9, 2. 0) O GOAL: to graduate in 5 years

Important Contacts O NCAA Eligibility Center O www. 2 point 3. org O Toll Free: 877/262 -1492 O International Callers: 317/223 -0700 O Fax: 317/968 -5100 O http: //eligibilitycenter. org O NCAA National Office O 317/917 -6222 O Hotline: 800/638 -3731 O Fax: 317/917 -6622 O www. ncaa. org O College Bound Student-Athlete Guide O http: //www. ncaapublications. com/productdownloads/CBSA. pdf