Academic Responsibilities

In order to ensure satisfactory progress, maintain eligibility, and receive continuing support from our staff, student-athletes should adhere to the following expectations:

1.    The NCAA and UMass Boston mandates student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits at all times during your season of competition.

2.    The NCAA also requires student-athletes pass a minimum of 24 credits per academic year.

3.    Student-athletes are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 CUM GPA for eligibility.

4.    Aside from absences due to competition, student-athletes are expected to attend ALL CLASSES

5.    Student-athletes are expected to make appropriate arrangements with instructors to make up missed tests and other assignments due to athletic travel (See Missed Class Policy below)

6.    Student-athletes are expected to contact the Counselor in Student-Athlete Support Services and keep them informed of any current or upcoming academic concerns

7.    Student-athletes are expected to seek out their Professors for extra help when necessary

8.    Student-Athlete Support Services offers subject and skill tutoring through Academic Support Services. (See Tutoring)

9.    If assigned to Study Hall, student-athletes are expected to complete all required hours unless excused by SASS staff (See Study Hall)

10.  If extenuating circumstances put a student-athlete in danger of failing one or more classes, the student-athlete is expected to inform SASS staff immediately.