Prairie State College

National Junior College Athletics Association rules can be clarified or interpreted by PSC Athletics Office.

Below are the necessary steps/forms that Prairie State College Student-Athletes need to complete in order to practice and compete in intercollegiate athletics at Prairie State College.
(Only complete these forms/steps if you have been instructed to by your coach)

Step 1: Confirm all final/official High School transcripts & additional college transcripts are on file at the college

• Transcripts may be sent to the college, mailed, or delivered in person.
• Official college transcripts must be provided for those who have attended and taken classes at any other college or university
• For those with college transcripts, we suggest that you order 3-4 official copies and have them sent to your home address. Bring an unopened copy to the athletic department and we will make a copy for eligibility purposes and return it directly to you to take to the enrollment center for entry into the college system.

Step 2: Complete the NJCAA Eligibility Affidavit Form 

Step 3: Complete the NJCAA Student-Athlete Registry Form - ONLY necessary for first year and transfer student-athletes. The link will be provided by the athletic department. 

Step 4: Schedule a Physical & complete the Physical form (PDF) with all necessary signatures

• Prairie State offers 2 physical dates (end of July and middle of August) 
• Student-athletes are highly encouraged to schedule a physical exam with their primary care provider if you cannot attend one of the physical dates at Prairie State College
• Please print out the form and have it completed prior to your doctor's appointment. 
• The PSC physical form is the required form, we cannot accept high school or other forms.
• Your physical must be completed in the United States, international physicals will not be accepted do to variations in requirements.
• The original form needs to be turned into our Athletic Trainer, Heather Smott

Step 5: Complete the additional forms provided by our Athletic Trainer, Heather Smott

• Please use the SWOL Instructions  to complete requested paperwork. 

Please contact your head coach or the athletic department if you have any additional questions.

Important Considerations

1. You must be a full-time student (minimum 12 credits) during the season of competition.
2. You may only compete at the NJCAA level for two seasons. They must be your first two seasons of intercollegiate athletic competition in that particular sport.
3. If you are a transfer student, you must have an official copy of all college transcripts and see the Director of Athletics.
4. Other rules do apply in individual circumstances, please contact the athletic department for additional information