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Academic Eligibility

In order to compete immediately at Indiana State University, a prospective student-athlete must meet two different standards of eligibility, Indiana State University’s campus standard for admission and the NCAA standard for eligibility to compete (initial eligibility).

Indiana State University Eligibility

For specific admission information regarding admittance to Indiana State University, please visit our website at www.indstate.edu/admission.


NCAA Eligibility

Standards for Initial Eligibility
A prospective student-athlete must be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly known as the “Clearinghouse) to practice, compete or receive athletically-related financial aid from Indiana State University as a freshman or a junior college transfer who was deemed a non-qualifier by the Eligibility Center after graduating high school. The Eligibility Center ensures consistent interpretation of NCAA initial eligibility requirements for all student-athletes at all member institutions.

Ensure that all of your SAT/ACT scores are sent directly from the testing agency to the Eligibility Center.


Once all your materials have been submitted to the Eligibility Center, the NCAA will determine your academic eligibility to compete at NCAA schools.  The Eligibility Center will send you written notice of your status.  Do not assume that you are eligible!  It is your responsibility to resolve all academic eligibility issues prior to enrollment at Indiana State University.


For more specific information about registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center and the certification process, please visit their website at www.eligibilitycenter.org.