NCAA Bylaw 14.4.3.1 Good Academic Standing has been updated for DII starting August 1, 2016. The Bylaw states: To be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate athletics competition, a student-athlete shall be in good academic standing, as determined by the academic authorities who determine the meaning and application of such phrases for all students at the institution, subject to controlling legislation of the conference(s) or similar association of which the institution is a member. A student-athlete shall maintain a grade-point average that places the individual in good academic standing, as established by the institution for all students who are at an equivalent stage of progress toward a degree. A student-athlete who is not in good academic standing is not eligible for competition even if the individual satisfies the progress-toward-degree requirements. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/16, for certifications of progress toward degree for fall 2016 and thereafter; NCAA Manual 2016-17)
UAH Academic Good Standing States: In order to be in good academic standing, students must maintain a grade point average above the Academic Action Threshold (AAT), which varies according to classification. For freshmen and sophomore students, the AAT is 1.9; for juniors and above, the AAT is 2.0. A student whose semester GPA at UAH falls below the applicable AAT will be placed on academic warning, probation, or dismissal.
Academic Warning
Students are subject to academic warning if they are in good standing and earn less than the applicable AAT for the semester; or if they earn the applicable AAT or greater for the semester but the UAH cumulative is less than the applicable AAT.
Probation
Students are subject to academic probation if they are on academic warning and the current semester GPA is less than the applicable AAT and the UAH cumulative is less than the applicable AAT.
Dismissal
Students are subject to academic dismissal if they are on academic probation and the current semester GPA is less than the applicable AAT and the UAH cumulative is less than the applicable AAT.
A regularly admitted student dismissed for the first time is automatically eligible to re-enter after being out of school one term. A student admitted in any special category and dismissed for the first time must petition the Admissions Committee for permission to re-enter after an absence of at least one term. A student dismissed for the second time is disqualified for readmission. After a period of one year, such student may petition for re-admission. Individual colleges may have additional requirements specific to their programs. Refer to college sections.
For questions or concerns, please contact the UAH Athletic Compliance office at 256-824-7853, email woltjenj@uah.edu. To speak to the Associate Provost Dr. Brent Wren, call 256-824-6338 or email wrenb@uah.edu.
