KELLY BRUMMETT ERIC MAYES JENNIFER SMITH Division II Two-Year College Transfers #tbt24T

Overview Session Outcomes. Learning Objectives. Case Studies. Resources.

Session Outcomes Leave with a clear understanding of:  General transfer legislation.  Two-year transfer requirements.  Transferable degree credit and transferable GPA.  Exceptions to two-year transfer requirements.  Basic path to graduation information.

Learning Objectives Understand general transfer legislation, including triggers. Ability to identify applicable transfer legislation and appropriately apply the legislation for each case study. Develop a basic understanding of the upcoming changes to the two-year college transfer legislation.

General Transfer Legislation A student who transfers from one collegiate institution to another collegiate institution must complete one full academic year in residence before being eligible to compete.  Exceptions and waivers available. Bylaw

General Transfer Legislation Disciplinary suspension.  If SA is disqualified or suspended due to disciplinary reasons, SA MUST serve one calendar year of residence. Bylaw

General Transfer Legislat ion What about:  Transfers from international institutions?  Exchange students? Bylaws and

General Transfer Legislation What makes a student a transfer?  Attended class in any term when enrolled full time.  Reported for regular squad practice.  Participated in CARA.  Received athletics financial aid for a summer term. Bylaw

General Transfer Legislation What does not trigger transfer?  Part-time attendance (with no participation in CARA).  Attendance in summer school (unless on athletics aid), night school, extension courses.  Attendance at branch school.  Attendance at institution’s second campus.  Participated in academic exchange program. Bylaw

Two-Year College Transfers General rule:  A SA who transfers to a member institution from a two-year college must complete an academic year of residence, unless he or she meets the following requirements for immediate eligibility. Bylaw

Qualifiers w/ No Previous 4-Year College Attendance Qualifiers w/ No Previous 4-Year College Attendance All Other Qualifiers Partial Qualifiers Nonqualifiers Graduation

Transfer requirements. – Attendance for at least one full-time semester or quarter. – Average of 12 hours of transferable degree credit per full-time term of attendance. – Minimum cumulative grade-point- average. Bylaw Qualifiers w/ No Previous 4-Year College Attendance

Transfer requirements. – Attendance for at least one academic year as a full-time student. – Average of 12 hours of transferable degree credit per full-time term of attendance. – Minimum cumulative grade-point- average. Bylaw All Other Qualifiers

Transfer requirements. – Attendance for at least one academic year as a full- time student. – Average of 12 hours of transferable degree credit per full-time term of attendance. – Minimum cumulative grade-point-average. – Minimum six semester/eight quarter hours of transferable English credit. – Minimum three semester/four quarter hours of transferable math credit. Remedial courses may not be used. Bylaw Partial Qualifiers

Transfer requirements. – Attendance for at least one academic year as a full- time student. – Average of 12 hours of transferable degree credit per full time term of attendance. – Minimum cumulative grade-point-average. – Minimum six semester/eight quarter hours of transferable English credit. – Minimum three semester/four quarter hours of transferable math credit. Remedial courses may not be used. Bylaw Nonqualifiers

Graduation Graduation from the two-year college.  At least 25 percent of the credits earned by the student must have been earned at the institution awarding the degree.  Additional credit hour requirements (i.e., English and math) for partial and nonqualifiers are not required. Bylaw (a) Bylaw

Attendance at Multiple Institutions No previous attendance at a four-year institution (e.g., 2-4 or transfers).  Permitted to use full time terms and credit hours (including part time hours) from all previous institutions to meet transfer requirements. Bylaw

Attendance at Multiple Institutions Previous attendance at a four-year institution (e.g., 4-2-4, or transfers).  Permitted to use full-time terms and credit hours (including part-time hours) from all previous institutions following the student’s last full-time enrollment at a four-year institution. Bylaw

Attendance at Multiple Institutions For required English and math credit: Previous attendance at a four-year institution (e.g., 4-2-4).  Permitted to use credits hours in English and math earned at the previous four-year institution to meet credit requirements. Bylaw

Does not Meet Transfer Requirements? Qualifier  Eligible for practice and athletics aid. Partial Qualifier  Eligible for practice and athletics aid. Nonqualifier  Eligible for nonathletics aid.

Eligibility Status Min. Terms of Enrollment Credit Requirement (Transferable) Min. GPA Add. Required Credits (Transferable) Not Met Qualifier w/ no previous four-year attendance One full-time semester/quarter Avg. of 12 hours per FT Term 2.000n/a Eligible for practice and aid All Other Qualifiers Two full-time semesters or three quarters Graduation Or Avg. of 12 hours per FT Term 2.000n/a Eligible for practice and aid Partial Qualifier Two full-time semesters or three quarters Graduation Or Avg. of 12 hours per FT Term Six – English Three – Math (Not required if SA graduates.) Eligible for practice and aid Nonqualifier Two full time semesters or three quarters Graduation Or Avg. of 12 hours per FT Term Six – English Three – Math (Not required if SA graduates.) Eligible for nonathletics aid

Case Study Augustus Gloop was certified as a final qualifier by the NCAA Eligibility Center. Gloop initially enrolled full time at Veruca Salt College (a two-year institution). Academic Term Credits Taken Credits Earned Cumulative GPA 2013 fall term spring term

Case Study Gloop did not graduate from Veruca Salt College. Gloop plans to enroll at a Wonka University (a four-year institution) in the 2014 fall term. Wonka University accepted nine hours of transferable degree credit.  Three credits in English and three credits in math.

Case Study  Eligibility Status: Qualifier with no previous attendance at a four year institution.  Term(s): One full -time term.  Credits Earned: 18 total; but nine transferable.  What about the English and math?  Cumulative GPA: Is Gloop eligible for competition? – No, Gloop is not meeting average of 12 transferable hours. Does Gloop have an opportunity to meet transfer requirements? – Yes, he could use credit hours taken during the summer term prior to enrollment at the four-year to meet transfer requirements. Academic Term Credits Taken Credits Earned Cumulative GPA 2013 fall term spring term

Transferable Credit May count courses accepted as degree credit in any of its colleges, schools or departments. Credit hours for courses with grades not considered acceptable for transferable degree credit for all students shall not be counted. Bylaws and

Transferable GPA Grades in all courses that are normally transferable to an institution must be considered in the GPA calculation for transfers.  Regardless of the grade earned and whether such grade makes the course unacceptable for transferable degree credit. Bylaw

Case Study Fall 2013CreditGradeQP English 1013B9 Calculus4D4 Psychology 1013A12 Spanish 13B9 Intro to College Life 2A8 Spring 2014CreditGradeQP English 1023B9 Finite Math3C6 Sociology3A12 US History3A12 Spanish 23C6

Case Study Which courses are included in the calculation?  All courses that are normally transferable to the institution.  Although our institution will not accept Calculus because the student did not earn a C or better, the course is included in the GPA calculation because Calculus normally transfers to our institution.  We cannot use the Calculus course in determining the transferrable degree credit.

Case Study Fall 2013CreditGradeQP English 1013B9 Calculus4D4 Psychology 1013A12 Spanish 13B9 Intro to College Life 2A8 Spring 2014CreditGradeQP English 1023B9 Finite Math3C6 Sociology3A12 US History3A12 Spanish 23C6

Case Study What is Violet’s transferable GPA?  QP: =87  Total credits: =30  Transferable GPA: 87/30=2.90

Case Study How many of Violet’s credits transfer?  Total credits: =26  English 101  Psychology 101  Spanish I  Intro to College Life  English 102  Finite Math  Sociology  US History  Spanish 2

Timing of Transfer SA must complete 2-4 transfer requirements before the student-athlete transfers to the certifying institution. Otherwise, SA must serve one academic year of residence. Bylaw

Competition in Year of Transfer If SA has competed at the two-year college during the segment that concludes with the NCAA championship, then SA is not eligible during that segment in the same academic year at the certifying institution.  Even if SA meets two-year college transfer requirements. Bylaw

Progress-Toward-Degree In addition to meeting two-year college transfer requirements, SA must also meet PTD. Transfer students must have a minimum of six- semester or six-quarter hours of transferable degree credit during the last term of full-time enrollment. Bylaws and

Exceptions Only qualifiers may use a two-year college transfer exception. Discontinued/nonsponsored sport.  Original collegiate institution. Bylaws , and

Exceptions Nonrecruited student. Two-year nonparticipation. Return to original institution. Bylaws , and

Break-Out Session/Case Study

Facts:  Nonqualifier.  transfer.  Did not graduate from the two-year institution.  Fall sport participant.  Institutional Policy: Wonka University accepts all courses in which the student earned a grade C or better.

Academic and Participation History Slugworth University (four-year). SA did not participate in athletics. Fall 2012 (four-year)CreditGradeQP English 1013B9 Statistics3C6 College Experience2A8 Varsity Sports1A4 Sociology3C6

Academic and Participation History Veruca Salt College (two-year). SA practiced and received athletics aid. Spring 2013 (two-year)CreditGradeQP Spanish 12C4 Algebra3C6 English 1023A12 American History3B9 BiologyWWN/A

Academic and Participation History Veruca Salt College. SA practiced, competed and received athletics aid. Fall 2013 (two-year)CreditGradeQP Mythology3B9 Marketing3C6 Humanities3C6 Personal Wellness1A4 Spanish 23C6

Academic and Participation History Veruca Salt College. SA practiced and received athletics aid. Spring 2014 (two-year)CreditGradeQP Western Civilization3D3 Computers2F0 Psychology3D3 Philosophy3C6 Weight Training1A4

Academic and Participation History Veruca Salt College. Summer 2014CreditGradeQP Physics3B9 Advanced Writing2A8 Economics3B9

Questions to Ask… What bylaw applies? Does Charlie meet an exception? Must Charlie graduate from the two-year college? How many transferable credits does Charlie need? English? Math? How many transferable credits does Charlie have? English? Math? What is Charlie’s transferable GPA? Does Charlie meet PTD? Is Charlie eligible 2014 fall term?

Questions to Ask… What bylaw(s) apply?  Division II Bylaws and Does Charlie meet an exception?  No. Must Charlie graduate from the two-year college?  No. How many transferable credits does Charlie need? English? Math?  36 transferable hours. Six hours English. Three hours math.

Questions to Ask… How many transferable credits does Charlie have? English? Math?  36 transferable hours. Six hours English. Three hours math. What is Charlie’s transferable GPA?  Does Charlie meet PTD?  No. Did not have six transferable hours from last term of full-time enrollment. Is Charlie eligible 2014 fall term?  No.

Path to Graduation

Three options for a two-year transfer to be immediately eligible at a Division II institution. Effective for two-year transfer initially enrolling at a Division II institution on or after August 1, 2016.

Qualifier with no four-year attendance and ONLY one full-time term at two-year college All other qualifiers, partial qualifiers and nonqualifiers ONLY one full-time semester/quarter Two full-time semesters/ three full-time quarters Two full-time semesters/ three full-time quarters 12 semester- or quarter-hours of transferable degree credit 12-semester or 12-quarter-hours of transferable degree credit per term of attendance: Six- semester/eight-quarter hours of transferable English; Three-semester/four-quarter hours of transferable math; and Three-semester/four-quarter hours of transferable science Graduate Cumulative GPA of 2.200Cumulative GPA of 2.200* Limit of two physical education activity credits for credit requirements and GPA *For a nonqualifier who meets all the two-year transfer requirements EXCEPT the GPA but has a minimum GPA, the SA is eligible for practice and financial aid.

Path to Graduation Education plan. Resources available.

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