Setting collegiate goals gives student-athletes clarity, direction, and control during college. Without clear goals, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by academics, athletics, and future career decisions.

The Myth: “All You Need Is a 2.3 GPA” You have probably heard it from someone you trust—a coach, club director, or even a guidance counsellor. “All you need is a 2.3 GPA to be NCAA Division II eligible.” Technically, that is correct. But eligibility and opportunity are two very different things. The NCAA sets 2.2 as the minimum GPA for Division II athletes in 16 core courses. This minimum is designed to ensure athletes can handle the workload, not to guarantee scholarships o