If you aspire to be a scholar-athlete at UC San Diego or any other NCAA institution there are several things that you should know regarding NCAA eligibility requirements and the recruiting process. A great deal of this important information is explained in the Guide for College-Bound Student Athlete.
NCAA Eligibility Center Registration & Certification
Every college-bound student-athlete who is attending an NCAA Division I institution full-time for the first time must be certified academically and as an amateur by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Prospective student-athletes should register at the beginning of their junior year in high school and can do so by clicking here. For a list of items that prospects should have prepared prior to registering with the Eligibility Center, click here.
We encourage you to review the following resources for more information regarding the NCAA amateurism certification process:
Additional Information for Prospective Scholar Athletes
Prospective Scholar Athletes can explore all of the resources available for scholar-athletes at UC San Diego through this link:
Prospective Scholar Athlete Information
Incoming First-Year Students
The Triton Ready Guide for 2025-26 is now available!! Download now to review important information about the tasks you will need to complete before starting this fall quarter. Click below:
