NCAA Eligibility and Rules
High school student-athletes aiming to play in the NCAA play must know these academic, amateurism, and recruiting rules. Whether your goal is NCAA D1, D2, or D3, we're here to keep your eligibility on track.
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NCAA Eligibility Number
Aspiring Division I or Division II athletes must proactively take these steps to secure their NCAA Eligibility Number before college. Effective for the 2026-2027 academic year, all student-athletes enrolling in a Division III college or university are also required to obtain an NCAA ID number.
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Understanding the New NCAA Division I Age-Based Eligibility Model
The NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule gives Division I student-athletes up to five years of eligibility instead of the previous four-seasons-in-five-years structure. Approved by the Division I Cabinet on June 23, 2026, the rule ties the eligibility clock to age or enrollment, whichever comes first, and phases in fully for the fall 2027 recruiting class. Here's what student-athletes, families, and club staff need to know about how it works and what it means for recruiting.
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Stay on top of important NCAA transfer rules and deadlines in your sport.
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Find out the minimum GPA requirements to play your sport in each NCAA division.
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Make sure you're eligible to play your sport in college by reviewing the 16 NCAA-approved core courses.
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All student-athletes who aspire to play Division I and II must know and follow the NCAA Amateurism Rules. Learn how to secure your final NCAA Amateurism Certification.
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