Steps for the College Bound StudentAthlete Presented by
Steps for the College Bound Student-Athlete Presented by: Samantha Hegmann Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, Monmouth University
Overview NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards (I, III) Amateurism Steps to Achieving Eligibility Recruiting
What are Initial Eligibility Requirements? Set of academic standard set forth by the NCAA Need to be completed in high school Allows eligibility for practice, competition and athletics aid in college
What is a Core Course? A course that qualifies for high school graduation in one or more of the following: English, mathematics, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language or comparative religion or philosophy Is considered four-year college preparatory Is taught at or above the high schools regular academic level Is taught by a qualified instructor
What are Non Traditional Courses Taught through The internet (online and virtual) Distance Learning Independent Study Individualized instruction Correspondence Computer software programs or Similar means
Things to Consider Prior to Taking Nontraditional Coursework Must include regular ongoing access between the instructor and student Must have defined time period for completion (i. e. eight weeks) Should be clearly identified as nontraditional courses on the high school transcript
Core-Course Time Limitation Division I From the time you enter the ninth grade, you have (4) years or eight (8) semesters to complete your core course requirements. If you fail to complete high school “on time” core courses taken after the eighth semester will not be counted toward your NCAA academic eligibility requirements Division II You are permitted to use all core courses completed from your ninth grade year until the time you enroll full time at a college or a university.
NCAA Division I Qualifier Students need to meet the following requirements to receive athletics aid, practice and compete in their first year 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years Physical/ Natural Science (1 year of lab required) 1 year Additional English, Math, Science 2 Years Social Science 4 years Additional (from area above, foreign language, or comparative religion/philosophy) Minimum required GPA: Minimum GPA of 2. 300 in those 16 core courses
Division I Academic Requirements Prior to 2016 graduating class Minimum core GPA 2. 000 16 core courses completed by the end of senior year For 2016 graduating class and further Minimum core-course GPA of 2. 300 required Ten of 16 courses completed prior to senior year 7 of the 10 core courses must be in the areas of English, math or science These core courses become “selected” for the purpose of GPA calculation
NCAA Division I Initial Eligibility Academic Requirements There are 3 possible academic outcomes: Qualifier: Competition, Athletics Aid (scholarship) and Practice the first year Academic Redshirt: Athletics aid the first year, practice in first regular academic term Non-qualifier: No athletics aid, practice or competition the first year
Sliding Scale
Early Academic Qualifier Division I Student who meet the following criteria after six semesters will be certified as qualifiers For Division I: Minimum SAT (math and critical reading) of 900 or minimum score of 75 on the ACT; and a core course GPA of 3. 00 or higher in a minimum of 14 core courses 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 additional core courses in English, math, science and 5 additional core courses in any area
Early Academic Qualifier Division II For Division II: Minimum SAT ( math and critical reading) of 1000 or minimum score of 85 on the ACT; and a corecourse GPA 3. 000 or higher in a minimum of 12 core courses; 3 English 2 Math 2 Science and 5 additional core courses in any area
Academic Redshirt Requirements for scholarship and practice 16 core courses completed Minimum Required GPA Minimum GPA of 2. 000 -2. 299 in 16 core courses Sliding Scale Minimum ACT sum of SAT score (critical reading/math only) that matches the 16 core-course GPA
Academic Redshirt Cont. : If you fail to meet the required 10 core courses before the start of your seventh semester ( 7 in English, Math, Science), Allowed to retake courses in your seventh and eighth semester, Will be used in certification for the purpose of meeting the academic redshirt requirements
Academic Red Shirt Sliding Scale
Academic Redshirt Requirements for Scholarship and Practice (New) If you meet these requirements, you can receive and athletics scholarship during your first year at an NCAA Division I college or university After the first term is complete, you must successfully complete nine semester hours or eight quarter hours in each applicable term at your college or university to continue to practice for the remainder of the year
Nonqualifier Do not meet any of the previous requirements Cannot receive athletics aid during the first year at an NCAA Division I college or university Cannot practice or compete during the first year at a Division I college or university Must serve “year in residence”
Division II Core Course Requirements • 16 core Courses – 3 years English – 2 years Math (Algebra I or higher) – 2 years natural/physical science ( 1 year lab if offered by high school) – 3 years additional English, Math, natural/physical science – 4 years additional courses ( from any of the area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)
Division II Academic Requirements Prior to 2018 Earn a 2. 000 GPA or better in your core courses Earn a combined SAT sum score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68 Beginning August 1, 2018 Complete the required 16 core courses Earn a minimum 2. 200 GPA or better in your core courses Earn a minimum SAT or ACT score that matches the 16 core-course GPA on the full qualifier scale
New Competition Sliding Scale for Division II
NCAA Division II Partial Qualifier Academic Requirements A student-athlete will be allowed to practice and receive athletics aid in first academic year Complete the required 16 core courses Minimum GPA of 2. 000 with corresponding test score on the partial qualifier sliding scale
Partial Qualifier Sliding Scale
NCAA Division III Core Course Requirements • No uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools • Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determine by the college or university • The NCAA Eligibility Center does not perform certifications for Division III college bound studentathletes
Taking the ACT and or SAT Be sure to enter “ 9999” code when registering for the ACT or SAT This requests you official test scores to be sent directly to the NCAA eligibility Center Only the best scores of ALL the tests you take will be used to certify you NCAA test score
Best Scores Will Be Used in Certification
Amateurism
Amateurism The NCAA Eligibility Center encourages you to update your sports participation, Especially if you participate in events outside of the normal high school season. Stay college eligible- always ask before you act.
Request Final Amateurism You will be able to request your final amateurism certification to be completed beginning April 1 ( for fall enrollees) or October 1 ( for spring enrollees)
Once academic and amateurism certification is complete you will be eligible to practice, compete and receive athletically related financial aid
Steps to Achieving Your Eligibility
Grade 9: Plan Start planning now by working hard to earn the best grades possible Ask your counselor for a list of your schools NCAA core courses to make sure you are taking NCAA- approved courses Your Schools list of NCAA courses can be found at eligbilitycenter. org
Grade 10: Register at eligibilitycenter. org at the beginning of sophomore year If you fall behind on courses, do not take shortcuts to catch up. Your counselor can help you by finding approved core courses or programs that you can take
Grade 11: Study Students should check with their counselor to make sure that are on track to graduate on time Students should register to take the ACT, SAT or both. Use the NCAA Eligibility Center code “ 9999” as a score recipient At the end of the year, upload student official transcripts
Grade 12: Graduate Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary Send scores by using code 9999 to Eligibility Center Request your final amateurism certification after April 1. After you graduate, send sealed copy of transcript to Eligibility center ASAP
Recruiting
Recruiting Coaches Have to abide by specific NCAA There are certain “periods” coaches are allowed to see a recruit off campus Age limitations dictate their communication
Recruiting Periods Contact period (Green Period): A period of time when it is permissible for authorized athletics department staff member to make in person, Off campus recruiting contacts and evaluations Evaluation period (Blue period): A period of time when it is permissible for coaches to be involved in offcampus activities designated to assess the academic qualification and playing ability of prospective studentathletes. No in person off campus recruiting contact shall be made with prospective student-athlete during an evaluation period.
Recruiting Period Cont. Quiet Period (Yellow Period): A period of time when it is permissible to make in person recruiting contacts only on institutions campus. No in-person, off-campus recruiting contact or evaluations may be made during that time. Dead Period (Red Period): A period of time when it is not permissible to make in person recruiting contact or evaluations on or off the institutions campus Institutional staff member can still to write, or telephone a prospective student athlete during a dead period.
Recruiting Timeline When coaches can start contacting PSA’s via email, phone, in person etc. Different Sports Have Different Timelines
Football-Effective August 1, 2015 Freshman/Sophomore Junior Senior Recruiting Materials • Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only Recruiting Materials • September 1 Telephone Calls • Once per week after September 1 of the senior year • Unlimited during a contact period Electronic Transmissions • Limited to electronic mail and facsimiles Telephone Calls • One call during the Period of April 15 through May 31 Off-Campus Contact • July 1 prior to senior year (limited to contact periods) Official Visit • Opening day of PSA’s Classes
Men’s Basketball-Effective August 1, 2015 Freshman/Sophomore Junior Senior Recruiting Materials • Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only • June 15 at conclusion of Sophomore year all permissible Materials Per NCAA bylaw 13. 4. 1 Off Campus Contact • Opening day of classes of Junior Year After an individual has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or an institutions written offer of admission and/or financial aid or after the institution has received a financial deposit in response to its offer of admission the individual is no longer subject to recruiting contact/evaluation restrictions ( i. e. unlimited contact) Telephone Call and Electronic Correspondence (all forms of private communications are permitted) • Unlimited Beginning June 15 following senior year • Other than during the April recruiting period, may have contact only at PSA’s educational institution • April Recruiting Period-either at PSA’s educational institution or at the PSA’s residence Official Visit • January 1 of Junior year
Women’s Basketball-Effective August 1, 2015 Freshman/Sophomore Junior Senior Recruiting Materials • Questionnaires, campus brochures, nonathletic institutional publications and NCAA Educational Materials published by the NCAA Only Recruiting Materials • Beginning September 1 After an individual has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or an institutions written offer of admission and/or financial aid or after the institution has received a financial deposit in response to its offer of admission the individual is no longer subject to recruiting contact/evaluation restrictions ( i. e. unlimited contact) Off Campus Contact • Beginning September 1, permissible at PSA’s educational institution or residence subject to the recruiting calendar Telephone and Electronic Correspondence (private communications) • Unlimited Beginning September 1 Official Visits • Beginning Thursday following the NCAA women’s basketball championship game • No Official visits during dead periods or the July evaluation periods
Questionnaires, Camp info, NCAA and Non athletic Other Recruiting Materials Electronic Correspon dence Telephone Calls Off campus Contact Official Visits Cross Country/Track and Field Anytime September 1 of Junior Year (Email and fax only) July 1 following Junior year 1 per week unlimited during contact Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year Swimming and Diving Anytime September 1 of Junior Year (email and fax only) July 1 following Junior year 1 per week Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year Women’s Gymnastics Anytime September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms) July 15 following Junior year Unlimited Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year
Questionnaires, Camp info, NCAA and Non athletic Other Recruiting Materials Electronic Correspond ence Telephone Calls Off campus Contact Official Visit Women’s Ice Hockey September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms) After Sophomore 1 call to international July 7 -31 Beginning July 7 following Junior Year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year Anytime Beginning September 1 of Junior Year Men’s Ice Hockey Anytime September 1 of Sophomore year September 1 of Sophomore Year (including all forms) Beginning January 1 of Sophomore Year Beginning June 15 at completion of sophomore year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year All Other Sports Anytime September 1 of Junior Year (including all forms) Beginning September 1 of Junior Year Beginning July 1 following Junior Year Opening Day of classes of PSA’s Senior year
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