NCAA-Approved Programming and Expert Advisory

At Laurel Springs, we understand the challenges faced by student-athletes striving for college-level competition. Our NCAA-approved curriculum and strategic athletic advisory provide athletes with the flexible programming and support they need to thrive academically, meet eligibility requirements, and reach their highest potential.

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Attending a Virtual Open House is the best way to learn more about our online school and get your questions answered. Join us for an upcoming session and we’ll waive your registration fee at time of enrollment!

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Our Support Looks Like

  • Guidance on maintaining eligibility per NCAA guidelines
  • Help navigating the recruitment process and choosing the best fit college(s)
  • Answers to questions pertaining to amateurism and social media branding
  • Information on how to speak with college coaches, and help preparing for official and unofficial visits to colleges
  • Help preparing for official and unofficial student-athlete visits to colleges
  • Guidance on registration and utilization of the NCAA Eligibility Center

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Why Athletes Choose Us

  • 100% flexible, self-paced schedule with up to 10 blackout dates per semester
    • 5 and 10-month enrollment periods to align with NCAA standards
    • 24/7 access to asynchronous coursework from anywhere in the world
  • College-prep and NCAA-approved programming, including Honors and AP
  • Guidance from two personal advisors, a College Counselor and Athletic Advisor
  • Ongoing support to monitor Division I academic qualifier status and NCAA eligibility status

Chart of Student Journey
Andrew Meier playing tennis
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“It’s been my dream for a while to play tennis at IU. When I was a freshman, I made this goal that I wanted to play Division I. As I went on, I got better and better. Signing just felt amazing. IU is the perfect school for me.”

Andrew Meier, Class of 2022

NCAA Division I Athlete | Indiana University, Undergraduate Student

 

Ethan Gao, The Academy at Laurel Springs, Class of 2023
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“Stanford University was my ultimate goal in terms of academics and the game of golf. I’m excited to meet my teammates on the golf team and other ambitious students at Stanford.”

Ethan Gao, The Academy at Laurel Springs, Class of 2023

NCAA Division I Athlete | Signed to Stanford University

 

Olivia Sekany, The Academy at Laurel Springs, Class of 2023
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“Everyone at Laurel Springs was very accommodating, right off the bat. Even though it was all remote and I was learning on my own, everybody was super supportive.”

Olivia Sekany, The Academy at Laurel Springs, Class of 2023

NCAA Division I Athlete | University of California, Berkeley, B.A. University of Washington, Graduate Student

 

Student-Athlete FAQs

Yes, Laurel Springs qualifies as an NCAA-approved education program. The NCAA considers Laurel Springs a nontraditional education program.

NCAA-approved means courses have been reviewed and approved by the NCAA.

An NCAA-approved course meets the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s definition of a core course. A core course must be in English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion, or philosophy. It’s also required to be a four-year college-prep course and a course at or above the regular academic level.

NCAA eligibility determines if prospective college athletes are eligible to play collegiate-level sports at Division I or Division II schools. Reaching NCAA eligibility does not guarantee college admission.

NCAA academic eligibility requirements are:

  • Graduating high school
  • Completion of 16 courses for Division I or II in eight semesters
  • Minimum GPA in core courses
  • Qualifying ACT or SAT test score (not required currently)
  • Final amateurism certification from the NCAA Eligibility Center

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