Prospective Student-Athlete Q&A

What is the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse?
If you intend to participate in Division II athletics as a freshman, you must register with and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Your high school counselor should provide you with the student-release form and a red brochure titled, "Making Sure You Are Eligible to Participate in College Sports."
How do I register with the Clearinghouse?
Click on the link that we have provided in the Prospective-Student Athlete Tools and submit the information requested.
What else does the Clearinghouse need to certify me?
After graduation and before school closes for the summer, your high school must send the Clearinghouse a copy of your final transcript that confirms graduation from high school. You must also have your ACT or SAT scores sent to the Clearinghouse.
How do I have my test scores sent to the Clearinghouse?
Test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. You can accomplish this by marking code 9999 as one of the institutions to receive your scores, or submit a request for an "Additional Score

Report" to the appropriate testing agency.
Effective August 1, 2005...
For prospective student-athletes first entering a collegiate institution on or after August 1, 2005, you must meet the new 14 core course rule. The core requirements are:
• 4 years of English
• 2 years of Mathematics
• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science
• 1 year of additional English, Math or Natural/Physical Science
• 2 years of Social Science
• 3 years of additional courses (from above or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion, or philosophy)

Effective August 1, 2008, you will need to meet a 16-core course requirement.

When is a college considered to be recruiting me?
If any coach or representative of the college’s athletics interests approaches you (or any member of your family) about enrolling and participating in athletics at that college.

Who can recruit me?
Only Stillman's coaches and staff. Alumni and friends of the college are NOT permitted to contact prospective student-athletes in any way.

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So you are aware, NCAA rules and regulations prohibit coaches and administrative personnel from sending letters or electronic mail to high school students until after September 1st of their junior year in high school.  While Stillman Coaches and Athletic Representatives are not permitted to write or e-mail high school students if they are not eligible per the above restriction, high school students are permitted to telephone coaches and administrators prior to the completion of their junior year in high school, but only at the high school student's expense.

Those who are freshmen or sophomores in high school are also permitted to contact the admissions office for information regarding Stillman and its academic programs. You may call our admissions office at (205) 366-8814 to obtain information about Stillman.

 • Stillman College home page http://www.stillman.edu/

 WARNING: If you are a student-athlete enrolled at another four-year institution or if you have been enrolled at another four-year institution in the last year (Division I, II or III), NCAA rules and regulations strictly prohibit us from having any communication with you, directly or indirectly, until that institution grants our institution permission to contact you. You may obtain this permission to contact at the compliance office of your current or previous institution.

If you have any questions or concerns about NCAA rules and regulation or if you have eligibility questions, please contact Stillman's Compliance Officer at (205) 247-8101.