Take classes that match your high school's NCAA List of Approved Core Courses. The NCAA Eligibility Center will only use approved core courses to certify your initial eligibility.
You can access and print your high school's NCAA List of Approved Core Courses at www.eligibilitycenter.org and clicking "Resources" at the top of the screen.
JUNIORS:
At the beginning of your junior year, log on to the Eligibility Center Web site at www.eligibilitycenter.org and register.
Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the Eligibility Center code "9999" as a score recipient.
Double check to make sure that you are taking courses that match your high school's NCAA List of Approved Core Courses.
Request that your high school guidance counselor send an official transcript to the Eligibility Center after completing your junior year. (The Eligibility Center does NOT accept faxed transcripts.)
Prior to registration for your senior year, check with your guidance counselor and the Eligibility Center to determine the number of core courses that need to be completed your senior year.
SENIORS:
You may take the SAT and/or ACT as often as you feel necessary. The Eligibility Center will use the best scores from each section of the SAT or ACT to determine your best cumulative score.
Continue to take core courses.
Check to make sure that you are taking courses that match your high school's NCAA List of Approved Core Courses.
Review your amateurism questionnaire responses and request final amateurism certification beginning April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees).
Continue to earn the best grades possible.
Graduate on time (in eight academic semesters). If you fall behind, use summer school sessions prior to graduation to catch up.
After graduation, ask your high school guidance counselor to send your final transcript to the Eligibility Center with proof of graduation.
