In order to participate in varsity athletics at Stanford, you must be certified as eligible under NCAA, Pac-10 and Stanford University rules and regulations. Eligibility certification must be completed prior to joining a team and taking part in any athletically-related activities. If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact the Compliance Services office. ALL Student-Athletes must:

• Attend an orientation session with the Compliance Services Staff;
• Receive a copy of the Student-Athlete Handbook, the NCAA Rules Summary and list of banned substances  
• Sign a copy of the NCAA Student-Athlete Statement, NCAA Drug-Testing Consent Form; and Stanford Eligibility Questionnaire;
• Upperclassmen must meet the NCAA Progress-Towards-Degree requirements (click here for detailed description of requirements in section titled "Progress-Towards-Degree")
• Be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center in your initial year at Stanford.;
• Be registered for 12 units (click to see less 12 unit exceptions titled "Permissible Less Than 12 Unit Enrollment" page);
• Pass a minimum of 6 units during the previous quarter of full-time enrollment and maintain required GPA to be eligible for post season and the next term (see "term-to-term certification" page)
• Have a valid medical examination on file with the Sports Medicine Clinic within the past 6 months
• Declare a major by junior year. Click here for available degree programs