In order for a student-athlete to be eligible to practice and compete, they must be enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program.
Undergraduate: Minimum of 12 credits
Graduate: Minimum of 9 credits
Academic Eligibility Requirements
First Year - Semester One and Two
Year One
Semester One
Must be an NCAA Qualifier
Must have earned at least 6 credits
Semester Two
Must have earned at least 6 credits
Must have earned at least 18 credits during regular academic year (last two semesters)
Must earn a minimum of 24 credits in previous semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer; can include summer prior to enrollment) to be eligible
Minimum 1.8 GPA
Second Year - Semester Three & Semester Four
Year Two
Semester Three
Must have earned at least 6 credits
Minimum 1.8 GPA
Semester Four
Must have earned at least 6 credits each semester
Must have earned at least 18 credits during regular academic year (last two semesters)
Must earn a minimum of 24 credits in previous semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer; can include summer prior to enrollment) to be eligible
Minimum 1.9 GPA
40% of degree must be completed
Third Year - Semester Five and Semester Six
Year Three
Semester Five
Must have earned at least 6 degree applicable credits
Minimum 1.9 GPA
Must have declared degree program moving forward
Semester Six
Must have earned at least 6 degree applicable credits
Must have earned at least 18 credits during regular academic year (last two semesters)
Must earn a minimum of 24 credits in previous semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer; can include summer prior to enrollment) to be eligible
Minimum 2.0 GPA
60% of degree must be completed
Fourth Year - Semesters Seven & Semester Eight
Year Four
Semester Seven
Must have earned at least 6 degree applicable credits (unless last semester)
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Semester Eight
Must have earned at least 6 degree applicable credits (unless last semester)
Must have earned at least 18 credits during regular academic year (last two semesters)
Must earn a minimum of 24 credits in previous semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer; can include summer prior to enrollment) to be eligible
Minimum 2.0 GPA
80% of degree must be completed
Fifth Year - Semester Nine & Semester Ten
Year Five
Semester Nine
Must have earned at least 6 degree applicable credits (unless last semester)
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Semester Ten
Must have earned at least 6 degree applicable credits (unless last semester)
Must have earned at least 18 credits during regular academic year (last two semesters)
Must earn a minimum of 24 credits in previous semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer; can include summer prior to enrollment) to be eligible
Minimum 2.0 GPA
100% of degree must be completed
Less Than 12 Credits
A student-athlete may compete while enrolled in less than a minimum full-time program of studies, provided the student is enrolled in the final semester or quarter of the baccalaureate program and the institution certifies that the student is carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete degree requirements. The student granted eligibility under this provision shall be eligible for any postseason event that begins within 60 days following said semester or quarter, provided the student has not exhausted the five years for completion of the individual’s maximum permissible number of seasons of eligibility. Thereafter, the student shall forfeit eligibility in all sports, unless the student completes all degree requirements during that semester or quarter and is eligible to receive the baccalaureate diploma on the institution’s next degree-granting date.
Final Academic Year
A student-athlete who is in the final academic year of his or her designated degree program may use credit hours acceptable toward any of the institution’s degree programs to satisfy the six-hour requirement, provided the institution certifies that the student is enrolled in courses necessary to complete degree requirements at the end of the two semesters or three quarters. Thereafter, the student shall forfeit eligibility in all sports, unless the student completes all degree requirements during the final two semesters or three quarters and is eligible to receive the baccalaureate diploma on the institution’s next degree-granting date.