Norfolk State University Athletics

NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk State University football program will host its 2020 spring semester open tryout information meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7 a.m. in Gill Gymnasium. This is a mandatory meeting for all who want to try out this spring.
 
Those interested must be full-time Norfolk State University students, meet the following academic criteria and complete the following tasks. There are no exceptions.
 
Academic needs for returning/transfer students

• Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Meet degree completion standards set by NCAA based on the student's academic classification.

Academic needs for freshmen

• Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher from the Fall Semester of 2019
• Must have been a NCAA qualifier out of high school.  Minimum 2.3 Core GPA along with a minimum SAT of 980.  Refer to the NCAA sliding scale if you had a higher Core GPA.

Tasks

• Obtain a NCAA Clearinghouse ID number and have proof that you have NCAA intercollegiate athletics eligibility. Click on the link below to begin the process: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
• The Sports Medicine Tryout Form completed with a physician after the date of March 15, 2019. https://nsuspartans.com/documents/2016/8/8//Tryout%20Packet.pdf?id=3032

These tasks must be completed or in progress in by Jan. 16.  If you have any questions/concerns, contact assistant coach Justin Williamson by email at jtwilliamson@nsu.edu.