The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the athletics governing body for more than 1,280 colleges, universities, conferences and organizations.  The NCAA is committed to the student athlete and to governing competition in a fair, safe, inclusive and sportsmanlike manner.  (ncaa.org)

If an individual wants to participate in athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution, the individual must first register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.  It is recommended that students register with the clearinghouse at the beginning of their junior year.  For more information or to register for the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, please click the link below. 

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