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The Three Approved Ways to Gain SY2024-25 Winter Academic Eligibility

Simply Qualify

Student-athletes with a 2.0 or higher SY2024-25 1st quarter GPA with no more than one SY2024-25 1st quarter grade below failing.

Request a Waiver

Student-athletes with a SY2024-25 1st quarter GPA below 2.0 with no more than one SY2024-25 1st quarter grade below failing are eligible to participate if the average of average of their last four consecutive quarters (the following quarters – SY2024-25 1st and SY2023-24 2nd-4th) is higher than 2.0 (an Academic Eligibility Waiver Request form must be completed, signed, and attached to eligibility reports).

Academic Probation

Student-athletes declared ineligible may attempt to become eligible through academic probation. This probation period will allow students to practice but not travel or compete with teams. It is imperative to communicate to students and families that students successfully completing academic probation may not be reinstated for competing until after Winter Break.

Important Winter Dates

Thursday, November 19, 2024 – Fall version of New Academic Support Tracker DUE – Everyone was sent a personal link to the one for their school at the beginning of the Fall Season
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – Student-Athlete Accountability Contract Due; Academic Probation Begins
Monday, November 26, 2024 – Winter Eligibility Rosters Due (from AD’s)
Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Academic Probation Ends; Academic Probation Results Due
Friday, January 31, 2025 – Winter version of New Academic Support Tracker DUE – Everyone was sent a personal link to the one for their school at the beginning of the Fall Season

The Four Approved Ways to Gain SY2024-25 Fall Academic Eligibility

Simply Qualify

Student-athletes with a 2.0 or higher SY2023-24 4th quarter GPA with no more than one SY2023-24 4th quarter grade below failing.

Request a Waiver

Student-athletes with a SY2023-24 4^th quarter GPA below 2.0 with no more than one SY2023-24 4th quarter grade below failing are eligible to participate with an average SY2023-24 GPA (average of last four consecutive quarters) is higher than 2.0 (an Academic Eligibility Waiver Request form must be completed, signed, and attached to eligibility reports).

Summer School Verification

Student-athletes with multiple failures or SY2023-24 4th-quarter GPAs below 2.0 may attend summer school. For athletic eligibility purposes, student-athletes may use grades earned through summer school to replace 4th quarter FINAL grades for a maximum of two courses from the student’s SY2023-24 schedule. A new 4th quarter GPA will be calculated for eligibility purposes only; student-athletes with a 2.0 GPA or higher and no more than one grade below failing will be declared eligible to participate in fall athletics (a Summer School Verification form must be completed, signed, and attached to eligibility reports).

Academic Probation

Student-athletes declared ineligible that have not attended or successfully completed summer school may attempt to become eligible through academic probation. This probation period will allow students to practice without traveling or competing with teams. It is imperative to communicate to students and families that due to the mid-August athletic start date, students successfully completing academic probation may not be reinstated for competing until October.

Important Fall Dates

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 – Student-Athlete Accountability Contract Due; Academic Probation Begins
Thursday, August 29, 2024 – Fall Eligibility Rosters Due
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – Academic Probation Ends – Please note that student-athletes are not eligible to play until a new Eligibility Roster, accompanied by completed and signed Academic Probation Results forms, is submitted to and receipt acknowledged by the Office of Athletics .
Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Fall Academic Data Collection Due.
After 4th Qtr Grades Close – SY2025-26 Fall Academic Eligibility Recommendations Due; Academic Supports Data Collection Form Due