NCAA initial-eligibility rules for D1 Qualifying status have recently changed and are in place for each graduating class. Please see table (download pdf) of the rules for the three current classes (2016-2018).

It's important to understand that juniors are required to meet the 10/7, "prior to their senior year", core course credit requirements. The class of 2016 must meet the new credit requirements and maintain their ability to attain DI Qualifier status to play college sports as a freshman.

For the current sophomore class, the new 2018 rules for DII have begun. They must attain a higher minimum core course GPA and are also the first class required to use the new DII sliding scales to meet minimum test standards for the SAT or ACT.

If any of your junior, sophomore or freshman athletes aren't yet tracking their core course credits, now is the time to start. Please meet with a school counselor if you have any questions regarding the new NCAA initial-eligibility rules requirements.