Academics
Objectives
To foster your development as a scholar-athlete through a carefully selected academic schedule of transferable college credit hours either online through a Community College local to you or in-class through our affiliate school Jefferson State Community College.
To help you understand the ins and outs of taking the ACT and using our ACT Prep class to gain eligibility or further academic scholarship opportunities.
Guidance and Support
Our academic staff at Birmingham Prep focuses on the development of the student-athlete as a viable member of the collegiate academic community. We are here to discuss your academic options with you and your family to help guide your selection into transferable classes with the ability to maximize your academic potential into a 4-year college or university without needlessly burning eligibility.
Your Eligibility
Our staff boasts a highly decorated education portfolio. This allows the Birmingham Cardinal staff to evaluate your eligibility properly to make sure you are enrolled properly to maintain maximum eligibility at all times. We not only utilize our staffs knowledge but also have access to a network of Division I and Division II compliance officers to help our staff if your situation is unique and/or complicated. We want each student-athlete to trust in our program as we advocate for you as a student-athlete and always keep your best interests in mind.
Eligibility Standards
As a Cardinal we pride ourselves on developing the entire student. Below are the updated NCAA requirements.
As of January 2023, standardized test scores are not required for all student-athletes who initially enroll full time on or after August 1, 2023. During the 2023 NCAA Convention, Divisions I and II adopted legislation to remove standardized test scores for these students. The vote was based on the recommendation from the Standardized Test Score Task Force, a specialized group charged with reviewing initial-eligibility requirements as part of the NCAA's eight-point plan to advance racial equality.
Among other requirements, college-bound student-athletes planning to compete at an NCAA Division I or II school are still required to have a 2.3 (DI)/2.2 (DII) grade point average in 16 NCAA-approved core-course units and provide proof of high school graduation. Division-specific information on initial-eligibility requirements is available here.