College Track & Field Recruitment

Your complete guide to college recruitment standards, scholarships, and the path to competing at the next level

Recruitment Timeline

Freshman Year

Academic Foundation

✓Maintain high GPA (3.5+)
✓Join track team
✓Learn event basics
✓Start building relationships with coaches

Sophomore Year

Skill Development

✓Improve times consistently
✓Attend summer camps
✓Create initial highlight videos
✓Research college programs

Junior Year

Recruitment Peak

✓Contact college coaches
✓Take SAT/ACT
✓Create recruitment profile
✓Attend college camps

Senior Year

Decision Time

✓Official visits
✓Scholarship negotiations
✓Final performance pushes
✓Commit to program

Recruitment Standards by Division

Division I

Top-tier programs with full scholarships available

Men's Recruiting Times

100m:10.40

200m:20.80

400m:46.50

800m:1:48.00

1500m:3:42.00

5000m:14:10.00

110H:13.80

400H:51.50

Women's Recruiting Times

100m:11.40

200m:23.50

400m:53.00

800m:2:08.00

1500m:4:15.00

5000m:16:20.00

100H:13.30

400H:58.50

Division II

Competitive programs with partial scholarships

Men's Recruiting Times

100m:10.70

200m:21.50

400m:48.00

800m:1:52.00

1500m:3:50.00

5000m:14:45.00

110H:14.30

400H:53.00

Women's Recruiting Times

100m:12.00

200m:24.50

400m:55.00

800m:2:15.00

1500m:4:30.00

5000m:17:15.00

100H:14.20

400H:61.00

Division III

Academic-focused programs with no athletic scholarships

Men's Recruiting Times

100m:11.00

200m:22.20

400m:49.50

800m:1:56.00

1500m:4:00.00

5000m:15:30.00

110H:15.00

400H:55.00

Women's Recruiting Times

100m:12.50

200m:25.50

400m:57.50

800m:2:22.00

1500m:4:45.00

5000m:18:00.00

100H:15.00

400H:63.50

Scholarship Information

Division	Men's Total	Women's Total	Per Athlete	Full Scholarships
Division I	12.6	18	Partial scholarships split among 25-35 athletes	Very rare - only for elite performers
Division II	12.6	18	Smaller amounts split among athletes	Extremely rare
Division III	0	0	No athletic scholarships	Academic/need-based aid only

Recruitment Success Tips

Academic Requirements

🎓Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA (higher for top programs)
🎓Meet NCAA eligibility requirements
🎓Complete core course requirements
🎓Score well on SAT/ACT tests

Athletic Performance

🏃Consistently improve personal bests
🏃Compete at high-level meets
🏃Document all performances
🏃Create highlight videos

Contacting College Coaches

Initial Contact

• Professional email introduction
• Include athletic resume
• Highlight academic achievements
• Express genuine interest

Follow-Up

• Send updated times regularly
• Attend their camps/clinics
• Visit campus if possible
• Maintain consistent communication

Official Process

• Schedule official visits
• Meet with coaching staff
• Tour facilities and campus
• Discuss scholarship offers

Important Dates & Deadlines

Junior Year

January 1: Coaches can send recruiting materials
June 15: Phone calls allowed
September 1: Official visits allowed

Senior Year

November (Early): Early signing period
February: Regular signing period
May 1: Decision deadline for most schools

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