NCAA Academic Requirements

NCAA Academic Requirements

Canadian Student-Athletes

Athletes who are interested in pursuing post-secondary baseball opportunities in the US should familiarize themselves with the typical educational paths and a list of academic credentials that satisfy proof of graduation from secondary school as determined by the NCAA.

For resources that will help you to ensure that you are on the correct academic path to keep your US college options open, please visit the NCAA page for Canadian Student-Athletes.

Eligibility and Core Courses

Start by reviewing the Initial Eligibility document which go over items such as core courses as well as a roadmap to prepare for NCAA eligibility throughout high school. 

GPA Conversions and Eligible Course Codes

Fore details about GPA conversions and eligible course codes, please review this document specific to Ontario students. For other provinces, please click on your province from the Canadian Student-Athlete page.

If you have questions about your individual academic pathway, please discuss the information and resources above with your high school guidance counselor. The Ontario Nationals staff is also available to help all our players with preparing to play post-secondary baseball and beyond. We offer one-on-one assistance, webinars about the US college recruiting process and transition, and additional support through our partnership with the Diamond Allegiance.