Alberta 10, 20, and 30-level courses in core academic subjects count toward NCAA eligibility. These courses must appear on the official Alberta provincial list under code 998004. Most 5-credit courses equal 1.0 NCAA unit. Most 3-credit courses equal 0.5 NCAA units. You must track these starting in Grade 9 to ensure you meet the 16-unit requirement for Division I or II.

If you're a high school student-athlete in Alberta aiming to compete in the NCAA, using a core course tracker is essential.