Step by Step Guide to Swimming at College

Understanding where to look and what to look for

Increase visibility as an athlete

Time line for NCAA sports (CBSA):

Grade 9: Register:

Start planning now! Register for a free Profile Page account at eligibilitycenter.org for information on NCAA initial-eligibility requirements.  Find your high school’s list of NCAA-approved core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/courselist to ensure you are taking the right courses, and earn the best grades possible!

Grade 10: Plan:

If you are being actively recruited by an NCAA school and have a Profile Page account, transition it to the right
Certification account.
Monitor the task list in your NCAA Eligibility Center
account for next steps.
» At the end of the school year, ask your high school
counselor from each school you have attended to upload
an official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.
» If you fall behind academically, ask your high school
counselor for help finding approved courses you can take.

Grade 11:Study:

Ensure your sports participation information is correct
in your Eligibility Center account.
» Check with your high school counselor to make sure
you are on track to complete the required number of
NCAA-approved core courses and graduate on time
with your class.» At the end of the school year, ask your high school
counselor from each school you have attended to upload
an official transcript to your Eligibility Center account.

Grade 12 : Graduate:

Request your final amateurism certification beginning
April 1 (fall enrollees) or Oct. 1 (winter/spring enrollees) in
your Eligibility Center account at eligibilitycenter.org.
» Complete your final NCAA-approved core courses as
you prepare for graduation.
» After you graduate, ask your high school counselor to
upload your final official transcript with proof of
graduation to your Eligibility Center account.