Being a member of a Norfolk State University athletic team is a privilege under which you are required to abide by NCAA, Mid-Eastern Athletic Association (MEAC) and NSU policies and guidelines. As a student-athlete at Norfolk State University, you are required to adhere to the following policies.
- The NCAA requires that all student-athletes be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at all times during the fall and spring semesters. It is highly recommended that you enroll in at least 15 credits hours to ensure on-time graduation. Anytime you are below, 12 credits hours, you will be immediately deemed ineligible.
- Student-athletes are responsible for maintaining their NSU and NCAA academic eligibility.
- Student-athletes are required to attend all classes and complete all assignments before the specified deadline.
- Student-athletes are required to submit their travel excuse letters to each professor within one week of receipt. Additionally, student-athletes are expected to proactively coordinate any missed assignments, tests, etc. with their professors in advance.
- Student-athletes are expected to consult with their assigned athletic academic coordinator regarding all academic matters (i.e. registration, add/drop, emergency absences from class, need for tutoring, declaration of major, etc.)
- Student-athletes who are assigned to study hall are expected to complete their weekly study hall hour requirement unless other arrangements have been made with their athletic academic coordinator.
- Student-athletes are expected to attend all mandatory Student-Athlete Development workshops and seminars provided by the department.
Study Hall
- Study hall is required for all freshmen during their 1st year of enrollment. Student-athletes must complete 8 hours of study hall each week. All student-athletes must maintain at least a 2.50 overall GPA to be removed from study hall. Study hall hours can be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the student-athletes’ assigned athletic academic coordinator.
Computer Lab
– The SAAS computer lab is available for student-athletes 6 days a week. The computer lab is open Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Anyone who enters the study hall lab must check in at the study hall monitor desk.
Success Skill Workshops
- Workshops are offered include study skills, note and test-taking, writing and grammar skills, and time management. Student-athletes who are interested in success skills workshops should contact the learning specialist.
