NJCAA & Wake Tech Participation Requirements

Wake Tech adheres to the eligibility standards established by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This page is just a resource and official NJCAA rules published on the NJCAA website are OFFICIAL.

Prior to participation, each student-athlete must be prepared to submit the following items to the Wake Tech Athletic Office (or head coach). Please take the time to read and fill out the forms below. It is very important that you read and understand each item. Forms that need to be signed and returned are marked. If you are under 18 years of age, please make sure a parent or legal guardian signs the forms as well. Remember, you can not participate until each item is on file in the Athletic Office.

Each student-athlete must be enrolled in 12 or more credits (full-time status) during the semester of the regular season.  If you are not enrolled in 12 or more credits, you are not eligible for participation. Each course in the student-athlete's full-time class schedule (12 credits) must START prior to the end of the regular season.

NOTE: Participation (past and future) may include, but is not limited to, organized practice, structured weight room activities, on the court/field conditioning, individual skill development or other activities as defined by NJCAA. In addition, if you are in season you may ONLY participate on a Wake Tech team and no other club team or any organized competition. 

Required Academic Verification for all participants:

1. A copy of student-athlete's official high school transcript that certifies student has graduated from a standard U.S. high school. Home school students need to contact the athletic office for verification procedures. For GED students a copy of the official results is required,

- Wake Tech Physical Evaluation Form -THIS FORM IS REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION

4. Complete required Wake Tech athletic compliance forms.
- Wake Tech Athletic Eligibility & Compliance Forms - THIS FORM IS REQUIRED FOR EVALUATION

5.  Documentation of birth will be required for verification of Date of Birth (DOB). The documents accepted include passport, visa, birth certificate or other legal documentation (driver's licence or state issued identification listing the DOB).

6. Documentation of Academic, Medical, or Certified Learning Disability Hardship approval from the NJCAA or other intercollegiate athletic association.

7. Additional documentation may be requested to assist in documenting NJCAA eligibility.

8. Please review the complete NJCAA Eligibility Rules Pamphlet (2023-24) for your eligibility status.

Each student-athlete must have a physical evaluation and sign all forms required by the college prior to participating in the first practice.

Additional important information for all participants: