We Are NCAA-Approved

DAOF is a flexible virtual schooling option for student-athletes, enabling them to complete their coursework at their own pace from anywhere.¹ 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.
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Supporting College-Bound Athletes

DAOF is a virtual schooling option for student-athletes, allowing them to complete their coursework from anywhere. 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.

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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.

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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. DAOF is recognized by the NCAA and offers various courses that can count toward the 16 NCAA-approved courses required to become a college athlete.² 

Student-athletes must also graduate from high school and earn a minimum GPA.

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For more information and a listing of eligible DAOF courses, please visit the NCAA’s high school selection site and input code 853023. Further requirements for Division I, Division II, and Division III vary and can be found on the NCAA website.

1 Not all courses at DAOF are considered NCAA core courses. Remedial classes and classes completed through credit-by-exam are not considered NCAA core courses.