Are you considering participating in college competitions in Las Vegas, Nevada? If so, you may be wondering if there are any age restrictions. The answer is yes, there are certain age restrictions that must be taken into consideration. All people under 18 years of age are considered minors and juveniles, and the Student Union & Event Services requires that groups using their spaces comply with certain guidelines and procedures. High school students aged 16 and over who are enrolled in a high school or homeschool program in the state of Nevada can take advantage of the College of Southern Nevada's (CSN) YES program.
This program is a partnership between the Clark County School District (CCSD) and CSN, and allows students to earn college credit. The NCAA five-year rule stipulates that a student-athlete cannot compete in any D1 college sport for more than four seasons. However, athletes who don't meet academic requirements can continue to compete in college if they receive an NCAA exemption. The Jumpstart program gives high school students the opportunity to start their college career early by paying only a fraction of college tuition.
This simultaneous enrollment program partners with CCSD, charter high schools, and local private high schools to allow high school first, second, and final year students to enroll in college-level courses in exchange for a reduced fee. Division 1 (D) and Division 2 (D) universities require high school student athletes to enroll in college no later than 12 months after graduating. Not all high school students go to college immediately after graduating, so age can be a factor to consider when thinking about playing a college sport. The CSN dual enrollment program is an opportunity for high school students from participating high schools to enroll in CSN college courses.
The program for students under 16, with 26% talent, allows high school students under 16 to enroll in CSN courses, in addition to their high school classes, to receive college credits. Early studies allow high school students aged 16 and over to enroll in CSN courses in addition to high school classes to receive college credit. Once accepted, these students have five years to compete for four full years of college sports, as they can choose to keep the red shirt (not participate in the competitions for a season) for one of the four years that meet the requirements.
