Eligibility Rules Differ When JUCO Athletes Transfer to NCAA Schools
Please keep in mind that student-athletes who start their college career at a junior college can have differing academic requirements when it comes time to transfer to an NCAA school.
- Was the Junior College Student-Athlete a “qualifier” or “non-qualifier” coming out of high school? The answer to this will affect what a junior college transfer athlete must achieve academically to be eligible to compete at an NCAA DI or DII school.
- How many semesters did the Junior College Student-Athlete attend the junior college as a full-time student?
- Was the Junior College Student-Athlete required to earn their Associates Degree to be academically eligible upon transfer to an NCAA school?
Knowing your eligibility status ahead of time can allow a student-athlete to make the adjustments that are needed to avoid disappointment and possibly financial problems down the road.
- Go to Informed Athlete Eligibility Issues page for general information or How We Help Consults for personalized assistance.
- Click on Informed Athlete’s College Transcript Review Service to learn how you can receive a review of your athlete’s transcript and a detailed written assessment to make sure your athlete is on track to be eligible when they transfer.