NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials
of all college-bound student-athletes who wish to compete in NCAA Division
I athletics. Please see the following links for more information on the
NCAA Eligibility Center:
Initial Eligibility
The NCAA has created rules that determine an individual’s eligibility to
participate in intercollegiate athletics. Prospective student-athletes
must meet minimum academic standards and amateurism criteria in order to
play college sports. The NCAA Eligibility Center administers the process
for prospects seeking initial eligibility. To understand more about the
initial eligibility process, please see the following links:
This is not an exhaustive discussion of NCAA rules. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Smith, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, at kls@athletics.wisc.edu or 608-265-5071.
