College-Bound Athletes

  • Student-Athletes: If you are interested in attending a college or university and participating in their athletic program, it is your responsibility to make sure your courses meet NCAA Eligibility Requirements. See your counselor for more information regarding this matter.

    The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) oversees 89 championships in 23 sports. There are more than 400,000 student-athletes competing in three divisions at over 1,000 college and universities within the NCAA.

    The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is the governing body for athletic programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events in 13 sports held annually throughout the country.

    The National Junior College Association (NJCAA) is an association of community college and junior college athletic departments throughout the United States. The current NJCAA holds 24 separate regions.