Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure you meet NCAA requirements for college sports.
Go to eligibilitycenter.organd click 'Register.'
Choose between:
Fill in your personal details including your name, email, date of birth, and home address.
Valid email address that you check regularly
Basic personal information (legal name, address, date of birth)
Information about your high school(s)
List of sports you plan to participate in at college
Payment method for registration fee (if applicable)
You'll create a password and be assigned an NCAA ID number. Save both in a secure location.
List all high schools you've attended, including graduation date.
Enter details about your 16 required NCAA core courses.
List teams, clubs, competitions, and any financial benefits received.
Your school counselor can help confirm your courses meet NCAA requirements. Schedule a meeting with them early in your high school career to make sure you're on track.
Years of English
Years of Math
(Algebra I or higher)
Years of Natural/Physical Science
(Including one year of lab science)
Year of Additional English, Math or Science
Years of Social Science
Years of Additional Courses
(From any area above, foreign language, or comparative religion/philosophy)
Request official transcripts from your school
Your school must send these directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Send SAT/ACT scores to code 9999
Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency (if required for your division).
Submit final graduation transcript after senior year
Once you graduate, make sure your final transcript and proof of graduation are sent.
Ensure all documents are uploaded before your first college practice
You won't be eligible to practice or compete until your certification is complete.
Start this process by the beginning of your junior year. Don't wait until the last minute - transcript processing can take several weeks.
All official high school transcripts
SAT/ACT test scores (sent from testing agency)
Proof of graduation
All official high school transcripts
SAT/ACT test scores (sent from testing agency)
Proof of graduation
No NCAA academic requirements, but you'll still need to meet the admissions standards for your college
Profile Page Account is recommended for visibility
Fee Waivers Available for qualifying students. Ask your high school counselor if you qualify. If you've received an SAT or ACT fee waiver, you likely qualify for an NCAA fee waiver too.
Can't pay now? You can complete the registration process and return later to submit payment. However, your eligibility cannot be processed until payment is received.
Start your NCAA eligibility process today to ensure you're prepared for college athletics.
Register for NCAA EligibilityYou can pay during registration or return later to complete payment. Your eligibility status will not be processed until payment is received.
Credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) are accepted for online payment.
No. The registration fee covers all sports. You'll only need to pay once, regardless of how many sports you add to your profile.
The NCAA Eligibility Center does not offer refunds once payment is submitted, so be certain of your need for certification before paying.
You can upgrade from a free Profile Page to a Certification Account at any time. You'll simply need to pay the appropriate certification fee.
Begin the registration process early to ensure you have plenty of time to complete all requirements and resolve any potential issues.
