UM Admissions & NCAA Initial Eligibility

Current high school students interested in pursuing a career as a student-athlete at the University of Memphis must meet certain criteria before enrolling in classes and participating in athletics. In essence, the prospective student-athlete must meet the necessary admissions criteria for the University of Memphis and the initial eligibility requirements for the NCAA Eligibility Center.

To ensure you meet UM Admission Standards, please complete the following:

• For more information about the University of Memphis Admissions Requirements and to complete an application online, click here.
  

To ensure you meet NCAA Initial Eligibility Standards, please complete the following:

• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and apply for certification after your junior year of high school. For more information, click here.
  
  You will be asked to meet these requirements:
  - 16 Core Courses
  - Meet the Core GPA and ACT or SAT Index established by the NCAA
  
  *On the ACT or SAT, mark code 9999 so that the Eligibility Center will receive your test scores.
  
  *On the ACT, mark code 3992 so that the University of Memphis will receive your test scores.
  
  *On the SAT, mark code 1459 so that the University of Memphis will receive your test scores.
  
  *If you are a student with a Documented Learning Disability, you should register to take a non-standard SAT or ACT, and to take the test with extended time. This will flag the NCAA so they know you have a learning disability. This is to your advantage. You should also utilize all accommodations that your high school provides for students with disabilities.
  
  For questions and answers regarding Initial Eligibility, click here.
  
  For questions and answers regarding recent changes to Initial Eligibility, click here.