Student Athletes
There are two separate college athletic associations. NCAA has 3 division levels. NCAA Div I and Div II can give out athletic scholarship money but Div III cannot give athletic money.
Student athletes must register for each athletic association to meet academic requirements. It is suggested that junior athletes register on the respective websites. There is a fee but this can be waived if you are on the free reduced lunch program at RHS. See Ms. Kampschroeder for details.
In order to play on the college level, you must be eligible!
NCAA Divison I Eligibility Requirements
- Successfully complete (pass) at least 16 core high school courses (core areas include English, social studies, math, science, & foreign language);
- Meet minimums on a sliding scale of grades and ACT or SAT scores (detailed information available on the NCAA web site).
NCAA Divison II Eligibility Requirements
- Successfully complete (pass) at least 16 core high school courses (core areas include English, social studies, math, science, & foreign language);
- Have a minimum ACT combined score of at least 68 (example: English 20; Math 17; Reading 16; Science 15; 20+17+16+15=68).
- Score a minimum of 18 on the enhanced ACT or 860 on the SAT
- Graduate with a minimum 2.0 G.P.A.
- Graduate in the top half of your graduating class
Athletic eligibility requirements are NOT the same as college admissions requirements! Be sure you meet the admissions standards of the school where you wish to play!
Sign up for NCAASign up for NAIA
- Sign up online
- Send your official transcript from the Counseling Center
- Send your ACT score to NCAA from the ACT testing company (#9999 NCAA; #9876 NAIA)
- Pay the application fee or see your college counselor for a fee waiver