NCAA Clearinghouse Information

NCAA Clearinghouse Information

REMEMBER

"A transcript is the student-athletes resume to college athletics. This “resume” can determine if an athlete will be a college recruit. The first question asked by every recruiter is “What is the player’s GPA and class rank?” The higher ones GPA and class rank, the greater the number of athletic opportunities will be made available to you. The lower the GPA and class rank, the fewer opportunities will be available. Use the dream of college athletics along with the NCAA Division I academic standards for all young student-athletes. College recruiting is not just for the DI, blue-chip athlete. These athletes are the elites and the minority of college recruiting. Academic progress starts the first day of every athlete’s freshman year. A player’s abilities for the different levels of college will not be determined until their junior and senior years."

Planning on playing sports in college?

You should:
      (1) Research colleges and universities
           -Check out the school's academic reputation
           -Check out other schools in their athletic conference
           -Contact the coach and schedule a visit
           -Speak to current athletes on the team about their
            sports program
           -Compare athletic facilities, funding, records, etc.
           -Talk to alumni that have graduated from that school
           -Ask lots of questions
                  How long do they practice a day?
                  How far does the team travel for competition?
                  How much time do they spend with the team?
                  Does the coach value academics?
                  What are some of the athletes' majors? GPAs?
      (2) Inform your high school coach of your intent to
           continue your involvement in sports in college
      (3) Discuss your intentions with your school counselor;
           ask for assistance in finding schools that meet your
           needs

2007-2008 Total Annual Scholarship Limits

Ever wonder how many scholarships a college/university is permitted to give out? Not all scholarships are full scholarships, so sometimes scholarships will be split up. Here are the 2007-2008 total annual scholarship limits mandated by the NCAA for Division I and Division II athletic programs:

Division I

Men
Baseball		11.7
Cross Country/Track and Field		12.6
Fencing		4.5
Football (Division I-A)		85
Football (Division I-AA)		63
Golf		4.5
Gymnastics		6.3
Lacrosse		12.6
Rifle		3.6
Skiing		6.3
Soccer		9.9
Swimming and Diving		9.9
Tennis		4.5
Volleyball		4.5
Water Polo		4.5
Wrestling		9.9

Women
Archery		5
Badminton		6
Bowling		5
Cross Country/Track and Field		18
Equestrian		15
Fencing		5
Field Hockey		12
Golf		6
Lacrosse		12
Rowing		20
Rugby		12
Skiing		7
Soccer		14
Softball		12
Squash		12
Swimming and Diving		14
Synchronized Swimming		5
Team Handball		10
Water Polo		8

Division II

Men
Baseball		9
Basketball		10
Cross Country/Track and Field		12.6
Fencing		4.5
Football		36
Golf		3.6
Gymnastics		5.4
Ice Hockey		13.5
Lacrosse		10.8
Rifle		3.6
Skiing		6.3
Soccer		9
Swimming and Diving		8.1
Tennis		4.5
Volleyball		4.5
Water Polo		4.5
Wrestling		9

Women
Archery		9
Badminton		10
Basketball		10
Cross Country/Track and Field		12.6
Equestrian		15
Fencing		4.5
Field Hockey		6.3
Golf		5.4
Gymnastics		6
Ice Hockey		18
Lacrosse		9.9
Rowing		20
Rugby		12
Skiing		6.3
Soccer		9.9
Softball		7.2
Squash		9
Swimming and Diving		8.1
Synchronized Swimming		5
Team Handball		12
Tennis		6
Volleyball		8
Water Polo		8

This information is printed in the 2007-2008 NCAA Division I and Division II Guidelines Manuals. Please visit www.ncaa.org for specific details.