Bowling Green State University Athletics
Initial Eligibility
What is the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse?
The Clearinghouse is the organization that officially certifies students as academically eligible to compete in NCAA Division athletics.
Why do I have to register?
If you want to compete in NCAA Division I athletics, you must fulfill certain academic requirements, which include coursework, grade point average, and test scores. The Clearinghouse checks whether you meet these requirements and certifies your eligibility to play for any college or university that may be interested in recruiting you.
When should I register?
If you want to play as a freshman, you should register with the Clearinghouse at the end of your junior year of high school. The Clearinghouse will not evaluate your record unless you have completed six semesters of high school coursework. The Clearinghouse must have certified your eligibility before you can receive an athletic scholarship, practice, or compete at a Division I or Division II institution.
What are the NCAA's academic eligibility requirements?
They are outlined in the NCAA's. On the NCAA Eligibility Center Website, you can find out which courses offered by your high school count toward freshman eligibility.
Standards for Initial Eligibility
A prospective student-athlete must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center to participate for Bowling Green State University as a freshman. The Eligibility Center ensures consistent interpretation of NCAA initial eligibility requirements for all student-athletes at all member institutions.
The following freshman initial eligibility requirements must be met:
Graduation from high school
Successful completion of the required core curriculum in high school
Minimum required GPA in the core curriculum
Minimum required SAT or ACT test score
Completion of Amateurism Statement
Final certification as a qualifier by the NCAA Eligibility Center
Core Curriculum
A prospective student-athlete must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point in a successfully completed core curriculum of at least 16 academic courses including the following:
4 years of English.
3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).
1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.
2 years of social science.
4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy).
Non-qualifier
A non-qualifier is a prospective student-athlete (prospect) that does not meet the definition of a qualifier. A non-qualifier who is an entering freshman may not participate in competition, practice or receive athletic aid until after their first year of college and meeting eligibility requirements