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Participation in College Athletics Many college sports are regulated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), an organization founded in 1906 that has established rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid. The NCAA has three membership divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III. Institutions are members of one or another division according to the size and scope of their athletic programs and whether they provide athletic scholarships. In January 1993, NCAA Divisions I and II voted to establish an Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse to simplify the initial eligibility certification process. In accordance with NCAA academic requirements, the Clearinghouse will certify student athletes to participate in Division I and II sports during their freshman year. The Clearinghouse's responsibilities began with the students who enrolled as freshmen during 1994-1995.
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