We Are NCAA-Approved
Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA) is recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) , which enables our students to take courses1 that count toward the academic requirements needed to become a college athlete.
Supporting College-Bound Athletes
UTVA is an online schooling option that allows students to complete coursework anywhere. As an NCAA-approved online public school, we proudly support our athletes and guide them toward achieving academic and athletic success throughout high school and beyond.
Flexible Learning Environment
Students can learn anytime, anywhere, so they don’t have to sacrifice their education for their busy practice and training schedule.
Support at Every Level
UTVA covers all the bases. Our Utah-licensed teachers will work with you and your child to ensure they stay on track for graduation.
NCAA-Approved Courses
Core high school courses at UTVA are NCAA-approved, enabling your child to meet the academic requirements for NCAA eligibility.
What is the NCAA?
The NCAA is an organization dedicated to the well-being and success of college athletes. The NCAA comprises several member schools that award nearly $3.5 billion in athletic scholarships yearly and provide vast support to help student-athletes graduate.
The NCAA consists of three divisions.
Division I
generally has the largest student body, athletics budgets, and number of athletic scholarships.
Division II
focuses more on academic achievement and service to the community.
Division III
maintains participation in a competitive athletics environment that still pushes academic excellence.
What does NCAA-approved mean?
NCAA schools require college-bound student-athletes to build a strong foundation of high school courses to prepare them for the academic expectations in college. UTVA, which the NCAA recognizes, offers high school courses that count toward the 16 NCAA-approved courses required to become a college athlete.
Student-athletes must also graduate from high school and earn a minimum GPA.
For more information and a listing of eligible UTVA courses, please visit the NCAA’s high school selection site and input code 450481. Further requirements for Division I, Division II, and Division III vary and can be found on the NCAA website.
1Not all courses at UTVA count as NCAA core courses. By checking the NCAA High School Portal website or by contacting a UTVA school counselor, you can find a comprehensive list of NCAA-approved courses, limitations, and restrictions.