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We are excited you are considering joining the great tradition of the University of Northern Colorado.

Provided below are links pertinent to college-bound student-athletes, including information regarding academic eligibility, SAT/ACT tests, the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse, financial aid, recruiting, what to ask, National Letter of Intent, NCAA drug testing, and NCAA graduation rates.

Have more questions or concerns? Contact our compliance office at 970-351-2523.

2009-10 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

• 2009-10 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (English)
• 2009-10 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (Spanish)

NCAA Eligibility Center

• Eligibility Center Web site
• How to Request Final Amateurism Certification
• How Long Do I Have To Meet Initial-Academic Requirements?

Academic Certification

• Divisions I, II and III Initial-Eligibility Requirements.
  • Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet - (Divisions I and II)
    * Note: Division III Eligibility Standards - contact the institution regarding its academic and amateurism policies.
  • Initial Eligibility Frequently Asked Questions 
  • Divisions I and II Worksheets 
  • ACT
  • SAT
• International College-Bound Student-Athlete Information.
  • International Student-Athlete Web Site - contains Frequently Asked Questions and a guide to academic standards for each country.
• Students with Education-Impacting Disabilities Information.
  • Frequently Asked Questions 
• Home School Information.
  • Frequently Asked Questions 

Amateurism Certification

• Amateurism Certification Information

Recruiting

• Recruiting Information

Who to Call / Where to Go

• NCAA Eligibility Center - 877/262-1492 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday).
  o Request a new Personal Identification Number (PIN).
  o Check the status of an academic certification.
  o Questions regarding your initial-eligibility status.
  o Case-specific inquiries concerning amateurism cases.
  o Questions about the amateurism certification process.
  o Questions about the status of a core-course review.
  o Questions regarding education-impacting disability services.  
• NCAA Academic and Membership Affairs (formerly Membership Services) - 317/917-6008 (noon to 4 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday) for parents, college-bound student-athletes and the public.
  o Questions about NCAA rules.

2009-10 Brochures and Presentations

• Roadmap to Initial Eligibility Presentation
• Initial Eligibility Brochure 

National Letter of Intent (NLI)

• NLI Signing Dates 
• NLI Frequently Asked Questions
• NLI Guidelines

NCAA Health and Safety

• NCAA Drug Testing Program 
• NCAA Banned Drug List 

Transfer Eligibility
NCAA Transfer Guide