Thank you for your interest in becoming a student-athlete at Portland State. Participating in college athletics can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But it also may be confusing at times. The information and links on this page are intended to provide you with as much information as possible to help you make a smooth transition.
• Call the NCAA hotline at 1-800/638-3731 to hear general information on freshman eligibility rules, recruiting rules, college transfer rules and to order free brochures.
• Call the NCAA Membership Services Department at 913/339-1906 to speak with a member of the NCAA staff regarding a specific eligibility or recruiting situation.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (www.ncaa.org)
PO Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
317/917-6222 - main phone number
800/638-3731 - recruiting hotline
LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION
Becoming A Collegiate Student-Athlete
Frequently Asked Questions On Initial Eligibility
NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA Initial Eligibility Brochure (PDF)
NCAA Guide For The College-Bound Student-Athlete (PDF)
Includes Information On:
• Amateurism eligibility requirements
• Academic eligibility requirements
• Core courses, GPA, test scores, special conditions
• Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
• Questions to ask as you consider colleges
• Information for parents and guardians
• Recruiting regulations
NCAA Transfer Guide (PDF)
Includes Information On:
• So, you're thinking about transferring - what you need to know
• Before you do anything, figure out where you're headed
• Find out if the transfer rules apply to you
Signing A National Letter Of Intent Or Financial Aid Agreement
National Letter of Intent Program Website
Getting Into College – PSU Admissions
PSU Admissions Website
Collegeboard.com – Information on the SAT
ACT.org – Information on the ACT
International Student-Athletes
PSU International Admissions Website
NCAA's Website For International Student-Athletes
International Student-Athlete Eligibility Questionnaire (PDF)
NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA Amateurism Certification Process (PDF)
Amateurism
NCAA Amateurism Certification Process (PDF)