Advising and Support

ADVISEMENT

Athletics academic advisors are here to help you through the educational process. They will assist you with planning your class schedule and deciding on a degree program that will suit your needs. In addition, they can help you with career planning, setting academic goals, and academic support strategies. To schedule an appointment please call 325.8373 or 325.8265.

An enrollment hold or stop can keep you from being able to enroll when your enrollment window opens. Holds can be placed on your account from numerous offices on campus. You can check to see if you have any holds by logging on to ozone.ou.edu. Contact your athletics academic advisor for more information on how to address a hold.

Eligibility

In order to maintain athletic eligibility, OU student-athletes must meet minimum academic standards established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big 12 Conference, and the University. The following summarizes most, but not all, of these standards.

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 academicprogram 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 eligibilitypurposes. 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.

Percentage-Of-Degree & GPA Requirements
Bylaws 14.4.3.2.2 and 14.4.3.3

Prior to start of semester	Percentage required	Cumulative GPA required
3		1.8
5	40%	1.9
7	60%	2.0
9	80%	2.0

8. Certain courses require a grade that is higher than the minimum passing grade (e.g., C or better) in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Once your major has been declared, you must earn at least the minimum course grade required in that program in order for those courses to be used for eligibility. Bylaw 14.4.3.1.5(d)

9.If you plan to attend summer school at an institution other than the University of Oklahoma, you must meet with your athletics academic advisor. Students must obtain documentation verifying that the course transfersto OU before the term begins.

10. Be careful about declaring minors, double minors, or second degrees. The NCAA will only use your first degree program to calculate satisfactory progress. This means that if you declare a second major, or a minor in a degree program that does not require a minor or a second minor – THOSE UNITS WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD PROGRESS. You should complete your initial major first, and then start working on the second major.

Directed Study

Directed study is a monitored study program designed to provide student-athletes with organized study and tutoring time in a flexible environment conducive to successful learning.

Course Performance

Course attendance and course performance are checked a minimum of three times per semester for each student-athlete participating in the intercollegiate athletic program. Student-athletes receiving a grade below “C” on a course performance check may be required to attend mandatory tutoring sessions for that course.

SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL AID

The Scholarship/Financial Aid Office is housed in the Athletics Compliance Department, and acts as a liaison between the University’s Financial Aid Office and the Bursar’s Office. The office works with the University in the disbursements of financial aid to our student-athletes. For questions or information regarding financial aid or scholarships, refer to the Financial Aid section of the handbook, or call the Athletics Compliance Department at 325.7004.

For additional information on academic requirements (including enrollment, courses and majors) please refer to the Student-Athlete Handbook.