At Laurel Springs, student-athletes make up nearly 35% of our student body, and many of these students achieve their ultimate goal of competing at their preferred Division I school or even professionally.
Here, our dedicated athletic advisors and college counselors don't just guide you through the NCAA landscape – they champion your aspirations. In essence, we're much more than a school; WE'RE PART OF YOUR TEAM.
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
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
The Journey of a Laurel Springs Student-Athlete
Student Athletes
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Student-Athlete FAQs
Is Laurel Springs a qualified NCAA program?
Yes, Laurel Springs qualifies as an NCAA-approved education program. The NCAA considers Laurel Springs a nontraditional education program.What does NCAA-approved mean?
NCAA-approved means courses have been reviewed and approved by the NCAA.What is an NCAA-approved course?
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.What is NCAA eligibility?
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.What are the NCAA eligibility requirements?
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