Athletic Eligibility
- Northwestern abides by the eligibility requirements outlined by the NCAA. For all sports, an entering freshman must be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum of 12 semester credits).
- To continue eligibility, the student must be making normal progress toward a baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken during the term of participation. Minimum cum GPA requirements are listed below:
- 0 – 15 credits: 1.60
- 16 – 29 credits: 1.70
- 30 – 44 credits: 1.80
- 45 – 59 credits: 1.90
- 60 or more credits: 2.00
- After completion of the second term of attendance and from then on, a student must have earned a total of two-thirds of the credits of the two previous terms of attendance.
- Athletic eligibility requirements may be changed by appropriate external agencies. Such changes take precedence over University policies. Complete information about eligibility requirements is available from the Athletic Director’s office.