NCAA Academic Eligibility
To be eligible to compete, you must be in good academic standing according to the University’s standards, be enrolled full time (12 units for an undergraduate student, 8 units for a graduate student) and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree.
To meet NCAA progress towards degree rules, you must meet the following requirements:
By the beginning of your second year in college:
- Pass a minimum of 24 units during the freshman year (fall, spring, and summer);
- Complete a minimum of 18 units during the Fall and Spring semesters;
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00;
- Pass a minimum of 6 degree-countable units each semester;
By the beginning of your third year in college:
- Declare a major;
- Have 40% of degree complete (for 5-Year Programs: have 33% of degree complete);
- Complete a minimum of 18 units during the previous Fall and Spring semesters;
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00;
- Pass a minimum of 6 degree-countable units each semester;
By the beginning of your fourth year in college:
- Have 60% of degree complete (for 5-Year Programs: have 50% of degree complete);
- Complete a minimum of 18 units during the previous Fall and Spring semesters;
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00;
- Pass a minimum of 6 degree-countable units each semester;
By the beginning of your fifth year in college:
- Have 80% of degree complete (for 5-Year Programs: have 67% of degree complete);
- Complete a minimum of 18 units during the previous Fall and Spring semesters;
- Pass a minimum of 6 degree-countable units each semester;
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
*Athletes must pass a
minimum of 6 units the previous fall or spring semester in order to eligible for the current semester.
