Eligibility Regulations for Student-Athletes

Freshman Eligibility
NCAA Initial Eligibility Index
Continuing Eligibility
Transfer Eligibility
Institutional Policies

Freshman Eligibility

A student-athlete who enrolls as an entering freshman with no previous full-time college attendance must meet the following academic requirements to qualify for competition, practice, and financial aid during the first academic year in residence. For students entering any college or university, initial eligibility will be evaluated by the NCAA Eligibility Center process based on the following academic requirements:

Present a minimum SAT/ACT score as specified in the NCAA Initial Eligibility Index below. The required SAT/ACT score must be achieved under national testing conditions on a national testing date.
Present a minimum cumulative grade point average as specified in the NCAA Initial Eligibility Index in a successfully completed core curriculum of at least 16 academic core courses, including the following:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher)
- 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)
- 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science
- 2 years of social science
- 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)

16 Total Core Courses

NCAA Initial Eligibility Index (to be used with 16 core-courses)

Core GPA	SAT	ACT
3.55 & Above	400	37
3.525	410	38
3.500	420	39
3.475	430	40
3.450	440	41
3.425	450	41
3.400	460	42
3.375	470	42
3.350	480	43
3.325	490	44
3.300	500	44
3.275	510	45
3.250	520	46
3.225	530	46
3.200	540	47
3.175	550	47
3.150	560	48
3.125	570	49
3.100	580	49
3.075	590	50
3.050	600	50
3.025	610	51
3.000	620	52
2.975	630	52
2.950	640	53
2.925	650	53
2.900	660	54
2.875	670	55
2.850	680	56
2.825	690	56
2.800	700	57
2.775	710	58
2.750	720	59
2.725	730	60
2.700	740	61
2.675	750	61
2.650	760	62
2.625	770	63
2.600	780	64
2.575	790	65
2.550	800	66
2.525	810	67
2.500	820	68
2.475	830	69
2.450	840	70
2.425	850	70
2.400	860	71
2.375	870	72
2.350	880	73
2.325	890	74
2.300	900	75
2.299	910	76

Students presenting the NCAA Eligibility Center with a core GPA of 2.29 or less or an SAT test score less than 910 or ACT of 76, as displayed above are eligible for only practice and financial aid during their first year of residency. In order to participate in intercollegiate athletics, all incoming freshman student-athletes, including walk-on student-athletes, must receive their final certification of initial eligibility through the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Continuing Eligibility

To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics following the completion of one year of competition or residence, a student-athlete must maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree as determined by the University. A student-athlete must also maintain NCAA progress towards degree requirements which include the following:

24 semester hours of academic credit before the student-athlete enters his or her second year of collegiate enrollment;
18 semester hours per academic year (Fall/Spring only);
6 hours of academic credit per term;

GPA Requirements:

90% of the minimum cumulative GPA necessary for graduation by the start of the second year of enrollment (1.800);
95% of the minimum cumulative GPA necessary for graduation by the start of the third year of enrollment (1.900);
100% of the minimum cumulative GPA necessary for graduation by the start of the fourth year and thereafter (2.000);

Percentage of degree requirements:

A student-athlete who is entering his or her third year of collegiate enrollment shall have completed successfully at least 40% of the course requirements in the student’s specific degree program;
A student-athlete who is entering his or her fourth year of collegiate enrollment shall have completed successfully at least 60% of the course requirements in the student’s specific degree program;
A student-athlete who is entering his or her fifth year of collegiate enrollment shall have completed successfully at least 80% of the course requirements in the student’s specific degree program;
For Student-athletes in five year degree programs, the percentage of course requirements are 33%, 50%, and 67% respectively (such as a 4+1 program);

*Upon completion of his/her second year of collegiate enrollment, these credits must be applicable to his or her declared degree.

Transfer Eligibility

A student who transfers to Campbell University from any collegiate institution is required to complete a full year of residence before being able to compete in intercollegiate competition, unless the student satisfies applicable transfer requirements or receives an exception or waiver of
NCAA transfer legislation. Information on transfer eligibility is available through the Department of Athletics.

Institutional Policies

Campbell University complies with all applicable NCAA eligibility legislation as defined by NCAA Bylaw 14. In addition to the minimum requirements for competition established by the NCAA and the Big South Conference, the following policies are in effect:

No student will be allowed to take part in any intercollegiate contest during a semester if he or she registered later than the seventh calendar day following the opening date of the semester.

No student who is taking less than twelve semester hours of scholastic work shall be permitted to represent the University in any contest or any public performance, unless during their last semester of enrollment and the student is taking classes sufficient to complete the degree.

Anyone who has been placed on institutional probation may be considered ineligible for representation of the University in any contest or public performance.

The information above is a general summary of the eligibility rules for student-athletes. NCAA eligibility rules are complex and subject to review and change annually. For further information and current interpretations of NCAA legislation, please contact the Department of Athletics or visit Campbell University’s athletics website at www.gocamels.com and click on “Compliance”.