Satisfactory Progress to Graduation and Eligibility for Intercollegiate Athletics

Student athletes must successfully comply with the following criteria in order to make satisfactory progress towards graduation and to be eligible for intercollegiate athletics at Greenville University. This policy is in addition to NCAA enrollment requirements for student athletes competing in intercollegiate athletics (admission and full time enrollment guidelines).

Student athletes failing to make satisfactory progress can continue as students and practice in their sport. However, the student athlete is not allowed to play or complete in an intercollegiate contest representing Greenville University until complying with the satisfactory progress and eligibility policy.

Student athletes enrolling as freshmen

1. Prior to competing in the second year of competition, the student athlete shall successfully complete 24 semester credit hours of coursework.
2. Prior to competing in a third year of competition, the student athlete shall successfully complete 48 semester credit hours of coursework with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
3. Prior to competing in a fourth year of competition, the student athlete shall successfully complete 72 semester credit hours of coursework with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
4. Prior to competing in a fifth year of competition, the student athlete shall successfully complete 96 semester credit hours of coursework with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
5. Enrollment will be in courses leading towards completion of the general education requirements, one or more majors, and appropriate electives.
6. Student athletes shall progress at a rate that allows completion of degree requirements within no more than 10 semesters of full time enrollment.

Student athletes enrolling as transfer students

1. Student athletes transferring to Greenville University will successfully complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in the first year of enrollment with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in order to be eligible for the next year of competition.
2. In years following the first year of enrollment, student athletes who transferred to Greenville University shall successfully complete a minimum of 24 semester credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
3. Enrollment will be in courses leading towards completion of the general education requirements, one or more majors, and appropriate electives.
4. Student athletes shall progress at a rate that allows completion of degree requirements within no more than 10 semesters of full time enrollment.

Exceptions and adjustments to the policy

Exceptions and adjustments to the policy can be appealed to the Faculty Athletic Representative. The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) and Athletic Director (AD) will consider the appeal from the student athlete and render a decision. If the student athlete takes issue with the decision of the FAR and AD, he or she can appeal to the Chief Academic Officer for reconsideration of the appeal. Exceptions and adjustments to the policy must comply with general education requirements, major requirements, and NCAA rules.