Prospective Student-Athletes & Parents
A prospective student-athlete is any student who: has started classes for 9th grade; is a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade and the institution provides the individual (or individual’s relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students generally.
NCAA Recruiting Rules
The NCAA strictly regulates when and how coaches and athletic department staff members can contact prospective student-athletes. Depending on the circumstances, they may not always be able to speak to you or get back to you via phone or email. When contacting a coach or administrator, ALWAYS leave a detailed message that includes your age, grade level and school. Thai will help the coach/administrator determine whether he/she is allowed to have contact with you. Please note, recruiting rules are different across Divisions I and II and III.
NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards
Incoming freshmen must meet certain academic standards to be considered eligible at Cal State East Bay. These NCAA eligibility standards are separate from the admission standards you must meet to be considered for admission to Cal State East Bay. Divisions I and II have different eligibility standards so check in early to make sure you are on track to meeting NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards.
Transfer Student Eligibility
Prospective student-athletes who wish to transfer to Cal State East Bay are subject to Division II transfer eligibility rules. The rules are different whether you are transferring from a 2-year college or a 4-year institution. If you are a student currently at another NCAA school, Cal State East Bay coaches are not allowed ot have any contact with you unless you are on the transfer portal. Once you are present on the portal Cal State East Bay coaches can have contact with you.
NCAA Eligibility Center
All incoming student-athletes are required to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ and submit certain information. The Eligibility Center evaluates both the academic and amateur status of all incoming student-athletes. Register and complete your assigned tasks as early as possible to avoid delays.
