1. You must be a full-time student to practice and/or compete. This means you must carry at least 12 hours of course work throughout the entire semester. Bylaws 14.1.8.1 and 14.1.8.2
2. Each semester, you must earn 6 hours of course work that apply to graduation in your designated academic program in order to compete the next semester. Bylaw 14.4.3.1(c)
3. You must earn a minimum of 24 hours of course work in your academic program during the first year in order to be eligible to compete the next year. Bylaw 14.4.3.1(a)
4. Every year at least 18 hours must be earned in your major during the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters). Bylaw 14.4.3.1.3
5. You must declare a major before the third year or 5th semester of your enrollment in college. Bylaw 14.4.3.1.4
6. All of your courses must be applicable toward your academic degree program in order to be used for eligibility purposes. Bylaw 14.4.3.1.5(b)
7. Beginning with your 3rd semester of enrollment, you must meet GPA requirements as indicated below. Your GPA will be checked at the beginning of each term. Beginning with your 5th semester of enrollment, you must meet Percentage-of-Degree requirements as noted in the chart below.

***Requirements for five-year programs are 33%, 50% and 67%, respectively