This webinar is for high school administrators only. The Eligibility Center plans to host a separate webinar in October for your college-bound student-athletes and their families. To learn more, follow the EC on Twitter.
The webinar will include a live chat function, so please come prepared with questions for the Eligibility Center staff presenters. Space will be limited; however, the webinar will be recorded and emailed to all registrants if you are unable to join us live. |
Reminder: Upload Sixth Semester Transcripts |
If you haven't done so, please upload sixth semester transcripts for your senior student-athletes. For more information about sixth semester transcripts, see the graphics below. |
| Domestic high schools with High School Portal access may upload (preferred), mail or email academic records received from another cleared domestic or international high school or ministry office for a student-athlete with a Certification account. Click here to learn more about uploading transcripts. |
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Reminder: Request Final Amateurism Certification |
| Do you have student-athletes graduating in December? Student-athletes enrolling at a DI or II school starting in Winter/Spring 2021 will be able to request final amateurism certification starting October 1.
To request final amateurism, your student must log in to their Eligibility Center account and complete the "Request Final Amateurism Certification" task. Students must have paid their registration fee or been approved for a fee waiver in order to request their final amateurism certification. Also, help your students avoid last-minute delays by encouraging your mid-year enrollees to check their EC account regularly and respond to open tasks.
Have questions on how to request final amateurism? Click here to view our tutorial. Still have questions? Reach out to our staff at 877-262-1492 -- we're here for you!
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Ninth Grade Starts the Eligibility Center Registration ProcessNinth grade is a great time for student-athletes to start the initial-eligibility process and learn about the Eligibility Center's requirements by registering for a free Profile Page account. Your students should expect to spend 15 to 30 minutes registering. If at any time your student wishes to play at the DI or II level, they can transition to a Certification account and pay the registration. Students can find more information and resources about registering on our How to Register page. |
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Sport Science Institute: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month |
| During September, the Sport Science Institute will be providing mental health tips and resources to help increase awareness of suicide prevention. Suicide is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can save lives. |
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Learn about behaviors that may be a sign someone is thinking about suicide, such as:
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Increased alcohol or drug use.
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Aggressive behavior.
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Withdrawal from friends, family and community.
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Dramatic mood swings.
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Impulsive or reckless behavior.
If you or someone you know may need help, a licensed mental health professional can help assess the situation. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also available to support at 800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “HELLO” to 741741. |
Eligibility Center Office Closures |
Due to operational changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA Eligibility Center will be closed during the following weeks:
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Week 1 – October 19-23.
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Week 2 – November 16-20.
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Week 3 – December 7-11.
During these weeks, no business processes—including core-course reviews, school or program reviews, school or district account updates (grading scales, designations, etc.) and student certifications—will be completed. |
| Please note that our Customer Service team will be unavailable to address questions during these weeks.
When we re-open, we anticipate impact to our typical timelines for responses to inquiries and processing of reviews in the weeks immediately following the closures. Thank you for planning accordingly and for your patience as we work through these challenging times. |
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The Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is our most comprehensive student resource. |
| Our Initial-Eligibility Brochure provides a general overview of the NCAA Eligibility Center requirements. |
| Students can learn which NCAA division may be right for them by comparing the three NCAA divisions. |
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