New Fairfield High School

The following information represents basic guidelines to follow in order to participate in Division I and II collegiate athletics.

Please note, college athletic recruiting rules vary by sport. Be sure to check the NCAA website for the specific recruiting policies for your sport.

NFHS will send transcripts to the NCAA during the summer for registered juniors and after graduation for registered seniors.

Student athletes should talk to their team coaches regarding collegiate sports throughout their high school career.

 **Use this link to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse by junior year

Grades 9 and 10:

• Student takes academic college-prepatory courses, preferably on in each of the following areas: English, math, science, social studies and foreign languages. The student should compare course selection against the list of NCAA-approved core courses.
• List and research the colleges you are interested in.
• Increase your game and exposure by attending a university or sport camp and making unofficial visits to colleges.
• Contact college coaches via email or on- line recruiting forms explaining who you are and why you are contacting them. An academic and athletic resume, video/link and contact information for your high school coaches can also be included.

Grade 11:

• Student registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center and completes both the academic information and the amateurism questionnaire.
• Student registers for the SAT and/or ACT, making sure to use code 9999 a the time of registration. Using code 9999 will ensure the score is reported directly to the Eligibility Center.
• Check the NCAA web-site to verify your core course requirements.
• Consider creating a recruiting video based on your sport.
• Contact college coaches via email or on- line recruiting forms explaining who you are and why you are contacting them. An academic and athletic resume, video/link and contact information for your high school coaches should also be included.
• At the end of the student's sixth semester, the guidance counselor  sends the student's  transcript to the Eligibility Center.
• Increase your game and exposure by attending a university or sport camp and making unofficial and official visits to colleges. 

** Students who plan to participate in Division III collegiate athletics are not required to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. However, they still should follow the other steps as outlined above.