The Guide for the Compliance Administrator has been updated for the 2024-25 academic year! To view and download the updated version, click here. If you have it saved on your system, be sure to replace the file with this year's version. This is the main resource for those new to the compliance role, as well as a great refresher for more experienced administrators.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

The Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is designed to help you, your family, your high school counselors and your coaches understand the NCAA initial-eligibility process and prepare you for transitioning from high school to becoming an NCAA student-athlete. With over 1,000 colleges and universities across three divisions, NCAA schools offer a variety of academics and athletics programs to meet your needs. When you're ready to work on your dream to become an NCAA student-athlete, start by reading this guide. Then work closely with your high school counselor to determine your plan! Be sure to talk to college admissions offices, listen to your family and mentors, and then choose the NCAA school opportunity that best meets your needs and goals.

The NCAA Eligibility Center encourages every student-athlete to take an active role in their initial-eligibility process. Take time to complete the Eligibility Center registration yourself or jointly with your family, registering with a free Profile Page account at eligibilitycenter.org. If you need additional assistance, contact the Eligibility Center's Customer Service team at 877-262-1492, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday-Friday for assistance. International students (including Quebec) should use the International Contact Form, found at on ncaa.com/IntlContact.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

This guide answers important questions for high school counselors and administrators involved in assisting college-bound student-athletes with the NCAA initial-eligibility process.

Have a question about NCAA eligibility?
• Read this guide
• Search frequently asked questions at ncaa.org/studentfaq.
• Check the Help section of eligibilitycenter.org.
• Visit ncaa.org/playcollegesports.
• Contact the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

Print copies will not be available. You can download the free pdf of the Manual, above, OR on LSDBi (https://web3.ncaa.org/lsdbi/) Use the Reports tab to access all three NCAA Divisional Manuals.

The purpose of this guide is to help student-athletes, their family, athletics administrators and others understand NCAA transfer rules applicable to students attending a two-year school who are interested in transferring to a four-year NCAA school.