NCAA Policies
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Policies
NCAA Policies
NCAA Core Curriculum Requirements for Potential College Athletes
The National Collegiate Athletic Association requires specific high school courses for participation in college athletics. High school students should contact their athletic director and/or counselor for advice regarding the following NCAA Eligibility Center requirements. (The NCAA Eligibility Center is the transcript evaluation center.) Listed below are Division I requirements. Division II requirements are slightly different.
16 Core Courses
4 years of English
**3 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)
1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional courses (from any area listed above or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)
NCAA Division II Eligibility Requirements: (Check the NCAA website for approved classes.)