NCAA/JSU Rules for Continuing Eligibility

 

• MAINTAIN FULL-TIME STATUS AT ALL TIMES (12hours of enrollment)

• GPA RULE: The JSU standard is 2.0 term GPA, this must be met each semester.

• NCAA SATISFACTORY PROGRESS: At end of first year you musthave PASSED a total of 24 academic hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) as follows :

  • PASS MINIMUM of 18 hours in Fall and Spring.

  • Minimum of 6hours in one of the two and minimum of 12 hours in the other.

  • Maximum of 6 hours during the summer.

• JSU SATISFACTORY PROGRESS :

  • Must pass MINIMUM of 9hours OR 60% of enrolled hours each semester (whichever is greater).

  • Must earn 2.0 term GPA.

• Before the start of your third academic year (5th Long Semester), declare your major (see your Athletic Advisor first)

• Percentage of Degree Completion rule (PTD Hours) :

  • Pass 24 hours minimum each academic year.

  • Before the start of your 5th full semester, have completed 40% of the total hours in your degree.

  • Before the start of your 7th full semester, have completed 60% of the total hours in your degree.

  • Before the start of your 9th full semester, have completed 80% of the total hours in your degree.

• Do not drop classes, add classes, or change your major without consulting with your athletic advisor.

• Meet with your Athletic Advisor before the end of the second month of each semester.