Bucknell University Athletics
Eligibility (Initial & Continuing)
9/6/2004 8:00:00 AM | General
Sept. 6, 2004
According to the NCAA's "Principle Governing Eligibility", "...eligibility requirements are designed to assure proper emphasis on educational objectives, to promote competitive equity among institutions and to prevent exploitation of student-athletes."
Initial Eligibility
A student-athlete who enrolls in a Division I institution with no previous full-time college attendance must meet specific academic requirements to be eligible for financial aid and certified for practice and/or competition.
Continuing Eligibility
In order to be eligible to represent an institution in intercollegiate competition, student-athletes must maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree, be enrolled in a full-time course of studies and be in good academic standing as defined by that institution.
