If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you need to register for a Certification Account with the NCAA Eligibility Center. College-bound student-athletes in Division III can also create a Profile Page to receive important updates about being a student-athlete and preparing for college. Students who are not sure which division they want to compete in can create a Profile Page and transition to a Certification Account if they decide to play Division I or II sports.
The NCAA Eligibility Center works with you and your high school to help you prepare for life as a student-athlete. If you have questions about your eligibility or the registration process, please review our resources or call us toll free at 1-877-262-1492. International students should call 317-917-6222.
The following resources can assist with questions you may have about registering with the Eligibility Center.
Which eligibilitycenter.org account should I create?
How to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
How to add your school information to your eligibilitycenter.org account
How to add sports information to your eligibilitycenter.org account
What happens after I create an eligbilitycenter.org account?
What does my high school timeline look like?
How to transition from a Profile Page to Certification Account
How to change your graduation or enrollment date
What you need before you register
Below is a list of items that we recommend you have prepared prior to beginning your registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Or download our Registration Checklist to have on hand.
Online registration
On the NCAA Eligibility Center website, you will find the tools and information to guide you toward your goal of becoming an NCAA student-athlete. Allow at least 30 to 45 minutes to register completely for a Certification Account, and 15 to 30 minutes to create a Profile Page. If you need to exit and come back at a later time, you can save and exit once your account has been created.
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
