Academic Info
D1 minimum: 2.3 GPA on 16 core courses
16 required. Check with your counselor for your current count.
Minimum GPA for D1
2.3
⚠️ NOT YET ELIGIBLE — ACTION NEEDED
You need more core courses (14/16).
GPA Progress
3.2
/ 2.3 required
Core Courses
14
/ 16 required
📋 Junior Year Action Checklist
Register with the NCAA Eligibility CenterRequired
Go to eligibilitycenter.org and create your account. Cost: $90 ($0 with fee waiver).
Request an official transcript be sent to NCAARequired
Ask your school counselor to send your official transcript directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Verify 16 core courses are complete or in progressRequired
4 years English, 3 years Math (Alg I+), 2 years Science, 1 year additional English/Math/Science, 2 years Social Science, 4 years additional core.
Take the SAT or ACT (send scores directly to NCAA)
Use NCAA code 9999 when registering for the SAT or ACT to send scores directly. D1 no longer requires test scores but D2 does.
Complete the amateurism certification questionnaireRequired
Available through your NCAA Eligibility Center account. Must be completed before you can practice or compete.
Begin direct communication with college coaches
NCAA rules allow D1 coaches to contact athletes starting June 15 after sophomore year (or Sept 1 of junior year for some sports).
Create and upload an athletic highlight video
Include 2-3 full race videos with split times. Upload to YouTube or a recruiting platform like MileSplit.
Plan unofficial campus visits
Unofficial visits are at your own expense but can happen anytime. Email coaches ahead of time to arrange meetings.
Use this in practice
- The NCAA Eligibility Center website is eligibilitycenter.org — register by the end of sophomore year.
- D1 no longer requires SAT/ACT scores as of 2023, but D2 still does.
- Core courses do NOT include remedial classes, PE, or courses graded pass/fail.
college readiness checkpoints
Practical examples
College-transition visuals for eligibility setup, campus planning, and family support so the tracker feels actionable instead of abstract compliance talk.
Coach-to-family planning conversation
A practical visual for the checklist phase where the family needs a timeline, not more vague recruiting stress.
Dining hall strategy example
Useful for college fuel-resume and transition tools where buffet choices matter.
Dorm-friendly recovery option
A practical fallback when the athlete only has a mini-fridge and microwave.