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Thornton Athletics Student Life Center

Thornton Athletics Student Life Center. An Overview. Mission and Goals Staff VOLScholar Program A day in the life…. Eligibility. Initial Eligibility – NCAA Clearinghouse 14 Core Courses GPA/Test Score Sliding Scale Continuing Eligibility 6 Hour Rule 18 Hour Rule 24 Hour Rule

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Thornton Athletics Student Life Center

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  1. Thornton Athletics Student Life Center

  2. An Overview • Mission and Goals • Staff • VOLScholar Program • A day in the life…

  3. Eligibility • Initial Eligibility – NCAA Clearinghouse • 14 Core Courses • GPA/Test Score Sliding Scale • Continuing Eligibility • 6 Hour Rule • 18 Hour Rule • 24 Hour Rule • GPA Requirement • % Towards Degree Requirement

  4. Possible Scenarios • A second semester freshmen completed 6 hours their first semester, 12 hours their second semester, and 3 hours over the summer.  Would this student be eligible to compete the following fall? • A fourth semester sophomore completed 48 degree applicable hours toward their 124 hour degree program with a 1.89 GPA.  Would this student need to take summer classes?

  5. Creating a Balance • Eligibility • In Season vs. Out of Season-Travel Schedules • Morning and afternoon practices • Full/partial/non-scholarship • Fall and Spring sports

  6. Example – Student-Athlete’s Schedule

  7. Partnership On Campus • Deeper Understanding of Pre-Requisites • Annual Changes • Primary vs. Secondary Advising • Options in Advising • Orientation Sessions

  8. VOL SCHOLARS • Lauren McCalley • Michael Munoz • Kara Lawson • 321 student-athletes on 2005-2006 Thornton Center Honor Roll • 204 student-athletes on SEC Honor Roll • NCAA Postgrad Scholarships ($7500) - • Tyler Gustafson (Swim) • Zach Sabatino (Track) • SEC Boyd McWhorter ($5000) – • Matthew Lapp (Track) • Betsy Brockman (Swim/Dive)

  9. Question and Answer Thank you!

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