NJCAA Eligibility Requirements

Registration status

• Must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) while in season.

Sports Physical

• A valid sports physical must be on file in order to tryout. Sports Physicals are valid for 13 months from the date of exam. A copy of the NJCAA Sports Physical can be downloaded under the "Recruits" tab of this website.

Transcripts / GED

• Final high school transcript or GED must on file with the RCC Records Office.
• All College transfer transcripts and transcripts from college's where credits were earned while in high school must be on file with the RCC Records office.

GPA

• Student-Athletes must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. Failed courses are not calculated into NJCAA Student-Athlete GPA's.

Season of Eligibility

• NJCAA student-athletes have 2 seasons of eligibility for each sport they participate in. Did you participate on another college's varsity or club team? Those seasons are counted against your 2 years of eligibility.

Am I eligible?

• There are various factors and rules when determining an individuals eligibility. A student-athlete's eligibility is determined by the Athletic Department after the submission of the RCC Student-Athlete Eligibility form and high school /college transfer transcripts (if applicable) are reviewed.