The NCAA requires all student-athletes be enrolled in a minimum of 12 (twelve) credit hours in order to practice and compete. The only exception to this rules applies to student-athlete who are in their last semester and need less than 12 (twelve) credit hours to complete their degree. In this situation, a student-athlete’s academic dean MUST CERTIFY the student-athlete is enrolled in the appropriate classes to complete their degree and forward this certification to the Registrar’s Office. If you are a student-athlete in this postition, please notify your athletics academic coordinator.
Credit Hour Requirement (NCAA)
• You must pass 6 (six) credit hours in a regular semester (fall, spring) in order to compete in the next semester.
• You must pass 18 (eighteen) credit hours during the academic year (fall and spring semesters) in order to compete the next academic year.
• A first-year student-athlete must complete 24 (twenty-four) credit hours prior to the beginning of their third semester.
Percentage of Degree Requirement (NCAA)
• You must declare a degree program prior to the beginning of your fifth semester.
• You must complete 40% of your degree by the beginning of your fifth semester.
• You must complete 60% of your degree by the beginning of your seventh semester.
• You must complete 80% of your degree by the beginning of your ninth semester
Grade Point Average Requirement (NCAA)
• You must have and maintain a 1.8 GPA prior to your third semester.
• You must have and maintain a 1.9 GPA prior to your fifth semester.
• You must have and maintain a 2.0 GPA prior to your seventh semester
