Advising Athletes
NCAA QUICK FACTS FOR ADVISING STUDENT ATHLETES
In addition to making sure your advisees are progressing towards degree completion, there are special requirements that must also be addressed when advising a student athlete. Below are a few friendly reminders to help you make sure you are fully aware of all the requirements set forth by the NCAA. Click here for a printable versionof this information.
- All student-athletes should enroll in no less than 15 hours, unless they are in their final semester prior to graduation.
- In order to be eligible, the NCAA requires that all student-athletes be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. If a student-athlete falls below 12 hours, they are immediately ineligible for practice and/or competition.
- Student-Athletes must pass at least 6 hours each semester and 18 hours each academic year in order to remain eligible. Hours taken during the summer may not be used to meet the required 18.
- All student-athletes must designate (declare) a major prior to the start of their fifth semester. We encourage all student-athletes who will be entering their fifth semester (third year) to declare their major prior to the summer break.
- All student-athletes should provide their advisors with a copy of their competition schedule for the upcoming semester.
- Most coaches utilize the afternoon and evening hours for practice and competition, therefore student-athletes should try and schedule classes during the morning and early afternoon hours.
Prior to 3rd Semester :( 2nd Year)
Total Hours Earned=24
NCAA Minimum GPA=1.8
Prior to 5th Semester :( 3rd Year)
Total Hours Earned=48 toward designated degree
NCAA Minimum GPA=1.9
Prior to 7th Semester :( 4th Year)
Total Hours Earned=72 toward designated degree
NCAA Minimum GPA=2.0
Prior to 9th Semester :( 5th Year)
Total Hours Earned=96 toward designated degree
NCAA Minimum GPA=2.0