D.J. Bevevino - Associate Athletic Director
dbevevino@clarion.edu
Phone: (814) 393-1989
Clarion University
One of the most important objectives of the Clarion University Athletic Department is for strict compliance with the NCAA rules and regulations. NCAA rules cover all aspects of intercollegiate athletics, including prospective student-athletes and boosters.
The following information is posted at this site to help educate supporters of Golden Eagles athletics and families of potential student-athletes regarding NCAA regulations involving important rules and regulations concerning potential student-athletes. We ask all supporters of Clarion University athletics to become better informed by reading the following material presented here.
Prospective Student-Athletics
The NCAA defines prospective student-athletes as individuals who have started their ninth grade year of school or have been recruited by an institutional staff member or a representative of the school’s athletic interest.
NCAA rules prohibit any of its institutions, including Clarion University, from specifically naming prospective student-athletes that are being recruited. Therefore, no names of prospects will found at this site or mentioned by any school sponsored publication until they have signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or have paid a deposit to attend Clarion University and their names have been released by the school’s Sports Information Department.
Resources available from the NCAA Eligibility Center:
2020-21 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
The NCAA publishes this guide to answer important questions for four groups of people involved in the NCAA Initial-eligibility process:
- High School Students who hope to compete in college sports at an NCAA Division I or II school
- Parents, guardians and family members of high school students
- High school counselors and athletics administrators
- High school and non-scholastic coaches
Initial Eligibility Brochure
This brochure published by the NCAA provides a brief synopsis of the requirements of the Initial Eligibility Process.
How to Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
Every prospective student-athlete hoping to compete in an NCAA sponsored sport at a NCAA Division I or II institution must be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Division I and II Academic Eligibility Requirements
The links below provide prospective student-athletes with a quick reference brochure to the academic requirements for NCAA Initial Eligibility at an NCAA Division I or II institution.
Division I Requirements Fact Sheet
Division II Requirements Fact Sheet
Division I and II Eligibility Requirements
Visit the following NCAA links to view the Eligibility Standards
Division I
Division II
Core Courses
This link will aid the prospective student-athletes, high school counselors and others with an interest in the NCAA Initial Eligibility process to understand the
core course requirements.
Grade-Point Average
Use the link to learn how to calculate your core course credits and your grade-point-average.
Test Scores
This link helps prospective student-athletes understand the minimum SAT or ACT scores required for NCAA Initial Eligibility.
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Use the links below to view the NCAA Eligibility Center’s response to COVID-19 related issues
NCAA Eligibility Center COVID-19 Response FAQ's
NCAA Eligibility Center COVID-19 Relief
Division I and II Amateurism Certification Process
Every prospective student-athlete must request certification of their amateur status. A step-by-step guide to requesting amateurism certification is available by clicking on the link below.
How to Request Amateurism Certification
