Eastern Michigan Athletics
NCAA Progress Towards Degree
Credit Hour Requirements (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.1)
6 credit hours each full-time term.
18 credit hours during the regular academic year.
24 credit hours prior to start of third semester.
Designation of Degree Requirement (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.1.7)
Prior to fifth semester.
Percentage of Degree Requirement (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.2)
40% prior to fifth semester.
60% prior to seventh semester.
80% prior to ninth semester.
•During the student-athlete's first two academic years, credit-hour requirements may be satisfied with credit hours that apply toward ANY degree at the institution.
•At the start of the third year of enrollment, all credits used to satisfy progress toward-degree requirements must count toward the designated degree.
•Final Year Exception: May satisfy 6 hour requirement with credit hours that would apply toward any degree at institution.
•Football student-athletes who do not earn 9-semester/8-quarter hours during the fall term and fail to earn the eligibility point may not be eligible to compete during the first four games during the next season.
•Baseball student-athletes who fail to meet the credit hour requirements prior to the Fall are ineligible for the remainder of the academic year.
6 credit hours each full-time term.
18 credit hours during the regular academic year.
24 credit hours prior to start of third semester.
Designation of Degree Requirement (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.1.7)
Prior to fifth semester.
Percentage of Degree Requirement (NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.2)
40% prior to fifth semester.
60% prior to seventh semester.
80% prior to ninth semester.
•During the student-athlete's first two academic years, credit-hour requirements may be satisfied with credit hours that apply toward ANY degree at the institution.
•At the start of the third year of enrollment, all credits used to satisfy progress toward-degree requirements must count toward the designated degree.
•Final Year Exception: May satisfy 6 hour requirement with credit hours that would apply toward any degree at institution.
•Football student-athletes who do not earn 9-semester/8-quarter hours during the fall term and fail to earn the eligibility point may not be eligible to compete during the first four games during the next season.
•Baseball student-athletes who fail to meet the credit hour requirements prior to the Fall are ineligible for the remainder of the academic year.