Division II Academic Standards

Division II schools require you to meet academic standards. To be eligible to practice, compete and receive an athletics scholarship in your first year of full-time enrollment, you must meet all the following requirements:

1. Earn 16 NCAA-approved core-course credits in the following areas:
   1. English – 3 years
   2. Math (Algebra I or higher) – 2 years
   3. Science (Including one year of lab, if offered) – 2 years
   4. Extra (English, math, or science) – 3 years
   5. Social Science – 2 years
   6. Other – Any area listed above or courses listed in additional discipline (world language, comparative religion or philosophy) – 4 years
2. Earn a minimum 2.2 core-course GPA.
3. Ask your high school counselor to upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation to your eligibility center account.

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