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The NCAA initial-eligibility rules have changed:
If you plan to enroll in any Division I or Division II college or university in fall 2005 or after, please read this information carefully.
For students entering any college or university on or after August 1, 2005, your NCAA initial eligibility will be evaluated under the new rules as described on this sheet.
For students entering any Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2008, your NCAA initial eligibility will be evaluated under the 16 core-course rule as described below.
THE NEW RULE
- INCREASES the number of core courses from 13 to 14. This additional core course may be in any area: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy. The breakdown of core-course requirements is listed below.
- CHANGES the Division I initial-eligibility index or sliding scale.
- The 16 core-course rule INCREASES the number of core-courses from 14 to 16 for Division I only. Students must complete three years of mathematics (algebra I or higher), and four years of additional core courses. The additional core courses may be taken in any area: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy. The breakdown of the requirements is listed below.
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Division I
2005-2007 |
Division I
16 Core-Course Rule
2008 and after |
Division II
2005 and after
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| 14 Core Courses |
16 Core Courses |
14 Core Courses |
| 4 years of English. |
4 years of English. |
3 years of English. |
2 years of Mathematics
(Algebra I or higher). |
3 years of Mathematics
(Algebra I or higher). |
2 years of Mathematics
(Algebra I or higher). |
| 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year lab if offered by high school). |
2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year lab if offered by high school). |
2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year lab if offered by high school). |
| 1 year of additional English, Mathematics, or Natural/Physical Science. |
1 year of additional English, Mathematics, or Natural/Physical Science. |
2 years of additional English, Mathematics, or Natural/Physical Science. |
| 2 years of Social Science. |
2 years of Social Science. |
2 years of Social Science. |
| 3 years of additional courses ( from any area above, Foreign Language, or Non-Doctrinal Religious Philosophy. |
4 years of additional courses ( from any area above, Foreign Language, or Non-Doctrinal Religious Philosophy. |
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