Thinking about playing competitive sports in college? Dana Hall coaches can provide information about Division I, II, and III requirements. Athletes also can visit NCAA website for more specifics on playing sports in college. Note that Division I and II schools may offer scholarships for student-athletes, while Division III schools do not.

Thinking about Division I or II sports in college?
The NCAA Clearinghouse ensures that a student-athlete is academically clear to compete in intercollegiate sports at the Division I or II level. If you are interested in playing sports at a Division I or II school, it is your responsibility to be sure the NCAA Clearinghouse has the documents it needs to certify you. These documents include:

1. Your completed and signed Student Release Form and $50.00 fee.
2. Your official transcript mailed directly from every high school you have attended.
3. Your SAT or ACT scores.
4. International Student Release Form (if appropriate).
More information for prospective student-athletes is available at NCAA Clearinghouse website and there are FAQs listed below:

Q: Why do I need to register and be certified?
A: If you intend to participate in Division I or II athletics as a freshman, you must register with and be certified as eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Initial eligibility certification pertains only to whether you meet the NCAA requirements for participation in Division I or II athletics and has no bearing on your admission to a particular Division I or II institution.

Q: When should I register?
A: You should register with the Clearinghouse whenever you decide you would like to participate in athletics as a college freshman. It is generally best to register after your junior year grades appear on your transcript.

Q: How do I register?
A: Log in to the NCAA Clearinghouse website and complete the required information. Complete and submit your form to the Clearinghouse and arrange to have your college counselor send your transcript to the Clearinghouse. The cost is $50.00 – you must pay with a credit card when you submit your form. Print out a copy of the form and bring it to the College Counseling Office, for submission (with your final transcript) to your chosen college upon your graduation. Arrange to send your SAT scores by entering ‘9999’ on the on-line SAT or ACT Registration form or when you send scores through www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org.

Q: What will the Clearinghouse send to my colleges?
A: The Clearinghouse will send your eligibility status to any Division I or II college that requests it, provided you have given permission on your student release form for the school to receive the information.

Thinking about Division III sports in college?
If you are interested in athletic competition at the Division III level, you may wish to be in contact with a coach or coaches at your schools of interest, to indicate your interest in their school and athletic program. You can begin this communication in the summer between your sophomore and junior year, especially if you are a fall athlete. Additionally, if you make a visit to the college, you may wish to contact the coach before your visit in order to schedule a meeting. You do not have to go through the NCAA Clearinghouse process.