2. N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C S Academic Eligibility 9 & 24/36 Hour Rules

3. N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C S Academic Eligibility 24/36 Hour Rule To compete, a student must have earned:  24 credits during the student’s previous two semester TOAs; or  36 credits during the student’s previous three quarter TOAs. This calculation may include:  “Non-term” hours earned after the student’s 2 nd most recent TOA.  No more than 12 non-term hours can apply to the calculation. Article V, Section C, Item 6

4. N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C S Academic Eligibility: 24|36-Hour Rule Article V, Section C, Item 6 1 st Academic Year: Fall – 12 credits Spring – 12 credits 2 nd Academic Year: Fall – 15 credits Spring – 6 credits Summer – 3 credits 3 rd Academic Year: Fall – 12 credits Spring – Did not Identify (0 credits) Does not meet 24/36-Hour Rule for Fall of the 4 th Academic Year

5. N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C S Academic Eligibility: 2 nd Term Freshman To participate in the student’s second TOA, the student must:  Have met entering freshman requirements (2 of 3); and  Have earned at least 9 credits prior to the second term  Can’t count pre-identification hours Quarter School Note: To participate in the student’s third quarter TOA, the student must have earned 24 credits over the students first 2 TOAs.

6. N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C S Academic Eligibility 24/36 Hour Rule Article V, Section C, Item 6 24/36-Hour Rule:  Passing coursework and earning credits in a manner consistent with the expectations of a full-time student.  Considers terms of attendance and earning expected credits over previous 2 semester/3 quarter TOAs Progress Rule:  Earning credits so that one’s academic achievement aligns with one’s athletic experience  Considers seasons of competition and earning expected credits prior to the start of the next SOC

7. N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F I N T E R C O L L E G I A T E A T H L E T I C S Questions? Contact Legislative Services: 816-595-8180 Or Legislative@naia.org