We Are NCAA-Approved
Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy (CM Prep) is recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), enabling our students to take courses that count toward the academic requirements needed to become college athletes.
Supporting College-Bound Athletes
As an NCAA-approved online public school, we proudly stand by our athletes and guide them toward 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
CM Prep covers all the bases. Our licensed teachers in both North and South Carolina will work with you and your child to keep them on track for graduation.
NCAA-Approved Courses
CM Prep’s core high school courses are NCAA-approved, helping your child 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 II
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 for college academic expectations. CM Prep, 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 list of eligible CM Prep courses, please visit the NCAA’s high school selection site and enter code 854359. Further requirements for Division I, II, and III vary and can be found on the NCAA website.