The four steps of satisfactory progress/eligibility

Listed below is a brief summary of Division I eligibility standards for continuing student-athletes. Detailed specifics can be found in the NCAA Manual.

Step One:

Student-athlete must be in good academic standing at the University.

Step Two:

Satisfactorily complete 24 credit hours each academic year or an average of 12 hours per semester of actual attendance.

Note: At least 75% of the hours used in satisfactory progress must be completed during the regular fall and spring semesters.

Step Three:

Make progress toward completion of your specific degree program based on the following:

Complete 25% of a degree program by the start of your 3rd year (fifth semester).
Complete 50% of a degree program by the start of your 4th year (seventh semester).
Complete 75% of a degree program by the start of your 5th year (ninth semester).

Step Four:

Maintain a minimum grade-point average equal to or greater than the following:

Achieve 90% of the minimum GPR for graduation by the start of your 3rd year (fifth semester). [1.800 at TSU]
Achieve 95% of the minimum GPR for graduation by the start of your 4th or subsequent year (seventh or subsequent semester). [1.900 at TSU]

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