It is important for coaches and athletics staff members to be aware of compliance regulations that may impact the eligibility of student-athletes in the conference. For a complete description of eligibility guidelines and information on the recruiting process, visit the NCAA’s Eligibility Center Web site. Information on international student-athletes is also available in the Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility [PDF].
Test scores
Prospective student-athletes must achieve the required score on either the SAT or ACT test before full-time college enrollment. Official test scores must be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center directly from the testing agency; test scores that appear on a high school transcript will not be accepted.
For more information, visit the SAT and ACT Web sites.
Graduation rates
The NCAA provides statistics on graduation rates for students and student-athletes. For more information, see the following Web sites: