NCAA Academic Requirements for Continuing Eligibility
Following are the minimum guidelines defining satisfactory progress toward a degree for student-athletes. These rules apply to students first entering an institution after August 1, 2003.
Year 1 - Freshman
- Complete a minimum of 6 hours each semester for eligibility the next semester.
By the beginning of Year 2
- Complete 18 hours during the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters).
- Complete 24 hours before the start of the third semester of enrollment.
- Earn at least a 1.80 cum GPA.
Year 2 - Sophomore
- Complete a minimum of 6 hours each semester for eligibility the next semester.
- Maintain at least a 1.80 cum GPA through the third semester for eligibility the next semester.
By the beginning of Year 3
- Complete 18 hours during the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters).
- Declare or designate a major.
- Complete 40% of degree requirements.
- Earn at least a 1.90 cum GPA.
Year 3 - Junior
- Complete a minimum of 6 DA hours each semester for eligibility the next semester.
- Maintain at least a 1.90 cum GPA through the fifth semester for eligibility the next semester.
By the beginning of Year 4
- Complete 18 DA hours during the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters).
- Complete 60% of degree requirements.
- Earn at least a 2.00 cum GPA.
Year 4 - Senior
- Complete a minimum of 6 DA hours each semester for eligibility the next semester.
- Maintain at least a 2.00 cum GPA through the seventh semester for eligibility the next semester.
By the beginning of Year 5
- Complete 18 DA hours during the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters).
- Complete 80% of degree requirements.
- Earn at least a 2.00 cum GPA.
