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Initial Eligibility

Initial Eligibility. Presented by: Ryan Garka Colonial Athletic Association Pamela Mason Director of Compliance College of William and Mary. National Collegiate Athletic Association. Known as the NCAA 1200 member institutions Sponsors 84 championships in 23 sports

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Initial Eligibility

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  1. Initial Eligibility Presented by: Ryan Garka Colonial Athletic Association Pamela Mason Director of Compliance College of William and Mary

  2. National Collegiate Athletic Association • Known as the NCAA • 1200 member institutions • Sponsors 84 championships in 23 sports • Approximately 360,000 student-athletes compete for NCAA championships • Divided into THREE divisions

  3. NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse • Started 10 years ago to establish a standard evaluation of high school academic records • Used to determine eligibility to participate in Division I or II college athletics as a freshman student-athlete • Starting in 2007, used to determine ACADEMIC and AMATEUR eligibility

  4. Academic Eligibility • Qualifier • Practice and compete during first year of college • Receive athletics scholarship during first year of college • Can play four seasons in your sport if you maintain eligibility • Nonqualifier • Cannot practice OR compete during first year of college • Cannot receive athletics scholarship during first year of college • Can play three seasons in your sport if you maintain eligibility

  5. NCAA Division I Requirements • Graduate from high school • Successfully complete 16 Core Courses • Have a core course GPA in combination with a SAT or ACT test score • Receive Amateurism Certification

  6. NCAA Core Course Requirements • 16 core academic courses required: • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math (Algebra I and higher) • 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (at least one lab) • 1 year of Additional English, Math, or Science • 2 years of Social Science • 4 years of additional academic courses (foreign language, philosophy or nondoctrinal religion)

  7. SAT Math (200-800) Verbal (200-800) Writing (Not used in determining Qualifier Status) ACT Math (1-36) English (1-36) Science (1-36) Reading (1-36) NCAA Test Score Requirements

  8. Timely Graduation Requirement • NEW REQUIREMENT: • Effective August 1, 2007 • Prospect must complete core-curriculum requirements not later than the high school graduation date of the prospective student-athlete’s class

  9. SAT 2007-2008 November 3, 2007 December 1, 2007 January 26, 2008 March 1, 2008 May 3, 2008 June 7, 2008 ACT 2007-2008 October 27, 2007 December 8, 2007 February 9, 2008 April 12, 2008 June 14, 2008 Test Dates in Virginia

  10. To Report Test Scores Mark code 9999when registering forACT/SAT Scores must be reported directly from the testing agency.

  11. NCAA Sliding Scale Core GPASATSUM ACT 3.550 & above 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.250 520 46 3.000 620 52 2.750 720 59 2.500 820 68 2.250 920 77 2.000 1010 86 Scale is now expanded with gpa range as low as 2.00, an SAT score as low as 400, and a SUM ACT score as low as 37.

  12. Additional Restrictions • Only grades from classes taken through 8 semesters (9th-12th grade) of high school CAN be used • Summer school classes after 8th semester (12th grade) CANNOT be used • Students with Learning Disabilities—Approval by the NCAA Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet • Joint Enrollment Courses—College courses must be accepted by the high school and placed on the student’s high school transcript

  13. NCAA Division II Requirements GRADUATE from high school MINIMUM 2.0 GPA in 14 core courses MINIMUM 820 SAT combined score or 68 ACT Sum Score

  14. NCAA Division III Requirements No Initial Eligibility requirements mandated by the NCAA If admitted to a Division III institution, you are eligible to compete Contact Division III institution for its policies on financial aid, practice, and competition

  15. Amateurism Eligibility Amateurism Certification is NEW in 2007 WHY: Concerns about domestic and international student-athletes WHO: All prospects planning to enroll Fall 2007 and beyond (high schools & JC transfers) HOW: Same registration through NCAA Clearinghouse as the Academic Eligibility WHAT: Answer amateurism related questions

  16. Amateurism Eligibility • Review of Pre-College Enrollment Activities including: • Contracts with a professional team • Salary for participating in athletics • Prize money • Play with professionals • Tryouts, practice or competition with a professional team • Benefits from an agent or prospective agent • Agreement to be represented by an agent • Delayed initial full-time collegiate enrollment to participate in organized sports competition

  17. Clearinghouse Response In April, 2008, all registered prospects who have received a preliminary report from the Clearinghouse will need to RETURN to the CH web site to update their registration and confirm the information provided is correct and complete. After doing so, the prospect will receive final amateurism CERTIFICATION or if a PENALTY should be assessed before certification. Opportunity to appeal penalties.

  18. Clearinghouse Application Process • Online registration is REQUIRED!!!!!!!! • Apply online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Apply beginning of junior year in high school • Cost $50 for domestic prospects, $75 for international prospects

  19. Clearinghouse Application Process • NEW REQUIREMENT: • Effective August 1, 2007 • Prospects cannot be extended an Official Visit (i.e. provided transportation, lodging or meal expenses) by an member institution to its campus without being registered with the Clearinghouse. • Prospects cannot receive an offer of athletically related financial aid without registering with the Clearinghouse.

  20. Summary Student takes CORE courses Student takes SAT or ACT and has scores reported directly to the Clearinghouse (Code 9999) Student registers with the Clearinghouse Student has official high school transcript sent to CH after junior year for preliminary evaluation Student answers amateurism questionnaire April of senior year, student verifies amateurism questionnaire Immediately after graduation, student has final transcript that includes date of graduation sent to Clearinghouse

  21. Additional Information NCAA Clearinghouse: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net NCAA: NCAA Hotline: 1-800-638-3731 www.ncaa.org Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete www.ncaa.org/library/general/cbsa/2007-08/2007-08_cbsa.pdf

  22. Additional Information Pamela Mason Director of Compliance College of William & Mary phmaso@wm.edu Ryan Garka Compliance Colonial Athletic Association rgarka@caasports.com

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