Academic Sports Eligibility

Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Requirements

Students must take and pass a minimum of five classes (2.5 credits) in the current semester and previous semester to be eligible to participate in OSAA-sanctioned activities and athletics.   Additionally, a senior must start the year with a minimum of 19 credits, a junior 11 credits and a sophomore 5 credits.

NCAA/NAIA Requirements

Students who wish to attend college and play Division I or Division II athletics must meet the following requirements for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) or National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) depending on the college’s affiliation:

• Earn at least a “C” grade in each NCAA or NAIA approved course. A “D” will earn the student high school credit but it will not count for college admission standards.
• Earn a grade point average of at least 2.30 (on a 4.00 scale)
• Complete 16 core courses for Division I and 14 core courses for Division II.
• Individualized Study courses and/or online courses may not qualify. Check with your counselor for the list of accepted Individualized Student or online courses.
• For specific information, visit the websites at www.ncaa.org or www.naia.org.