What is the NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete?
The NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete offers instructional guidelines for high school student-athletes who wish to pursue athletics at the collegiate level. Every student-athlete and parent needs a copy of this guide. To receive a hard copy, call the NCAA at 888-388-9748 or download the online version. The NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete contains information on the following: • Amateurism-Eligibility Requirements • Academic-Eligibility Requirements • Recruiting Rules for Division I, II, and III • Core Courses, GPA, Tests, and Special Conditions • NCAA Eligibility Center • Questions to Ask as You Consider Colleges • Information for Parents and Guardians • Details for High School Counselors and Athletics Administrators Please remember that meeting the NCAA academic rules does not guarantee your admission into a college. You must still apply and be accepted to the institution you want to attend.
