Student-Athlete

Academic
Services
Coastal Carolina University
 Meet the Staff

Jillian Weston Brian Alewine Chris Ariail Maranda Scott

Associate AD of Associate Director of Academic Academic
Student-Athlete Student-Athlete Advisor/Tutor Advisor/Mentor
Academic Services Academic Support Coordinator Coordinator
 To provide a comprehensive program
that emphasizes academic success
and personal development. Our
Athletic Academic Support Services
Staff is dedicated to a holistic
Our Goal approach to supporting
student-athletes in reaching academic,
personal, and career goals through
providing educational opportunities
and services to promote academic
success, personal growth, and career
development.
 Coastal Carolina University

Listed on the US News &

The Student Faculty Ratio at World Report List in the 9th consecutive year on Recognized by Forbes as
CCU is 16:1 categories of: America’s 100 Best College one of America’s Top
-52nd Best Regional Buys Colleges in 2015
Universities (South)
-2nd Best Value Universities
(South)
-19th Top Public Schools
Coastal Carolina University Academic Programs
● There are 73 areas of study toward a bachelorette degree, 22 master’s
programs, and a Ph.D. in Marine Science offered at CCU
○ College of Business
○ College of Education
○ College of Humanities and Fine Arts
○ College of Science
○ University College
Chants Academic Accomplishments
● 230 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA in 2016-2017
● 131 student-athletes achieved a 3.5 or higher GPA in 2016-2017
● 108 student-athletes made the Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List
(second most in conference)
● 79 student-athletes graduated in 2016-2017 (35 in December, 45 in May)
● 27 student-athletes graduated with honors (9 in December, 18 in May)
 What are Division I
NCAA Requirements?
Eligibility - Full Qualifier
● Must complete 16 core courses (see figure below)
○ GPA of at least 2.3
● Earn the minimum ACT/SAT score to match core GPA
● Graduate high school
● Must register with Eligibility Center (eligibilitycenter.org)
Eligibility - Academic Redshirt
● Complete all aspects of a full qualifier, but with at least a 2.0 GPA

● CANNOT compete during 1st year

● May receive athletics scholarship and may practice during 1st year
○ Must complete 9 credits in Fall and Spring semesters to remain eligible
for following academic term
Eligibility - Non-Qualifier
● Does not meet GPA, core courses completion, or ACT/SAT requirements to
be either a qualifier or an academic redshirt

● Not eligible for athletic aid, practice, or competition for 1st academic year

● Can only play 3 seasons in the sport if maintained eligibility from year to
year
○ To earn a 4th season:
■ 80% of degree requirements must be met before beginning of 5th
year
Eligibility - Transfer Qualifier (2-4)
At your two year school did you:
1. Complete at least one semester or quarter as a full-time student? (Not
including summer school)
2. Completed an average of 12 transferable credit hours in each term you
attended full time?
3. Earn a GPA of 2.50 in those transferable credits?

● If YES to all three questions:

○ You can practice, get an athletic scholarships and compete as soon as you transfer
● If NO to any of the three questions:
○ You can practice and get an athletic scholarship
○ You cannot compete until you sit out for an academic year in residence
Eligibility - Transfer Non Qualifier (2-4)
At your two year school did you:
1. Graduate from your two year
school?
2. Completed three semester or four
quarters as a full-time student?
3. Complete 48 transferable credit
hours if your school uses
semesters or 72 transferable credit
hours if your school uses quarters?
4. Earn a GPA of 2.50 in those
transferable credit hours?
● If YES to all:
○ You can practice, get an athletic
scholarship, and compete as soon as
you transfer.
● If YES to 1, 2, and 3, NO to 4, and
your GPA is a 2.00 - 2.49:
○ You can practice and get an athletic
scholarship as soon as you transfer.
○ You cannot compete until you sit out
for an academic year in residence.
● If NO to any:
○ You cannot practice, get an academic
scholarship or compete until you sit
out for an academic year in
residence.
 Academic Expectations
(NCAA)
Total Hours
Year Fall Spring PTD GPA
(Fall/Spring)

Freshman 6 hours* 6 hours 18 hours 24 hours 1.8

40% of
Sophomore 6 hours* 6 hours 18 hours 1.9
degree

60% of
Junior 6 hours* 6 hours 18 hours 2.0
degree

80% of
Senior 6 hours* 6 hours 18 hours 2.0
degree

*Football requires 9 hours in fall

What can we help you with?
Advisors can...
● Provide academic, personal and career advising
● Assist with class scheduling and major selection along with academic
major advisor
● Work with faculty advisors to track academic and degree progress of each
student-athlete
● Provide tutors and mentors to assist with academic growth
● Monitor study hall attendance and productivity
● Monitor NCAA continuing eligibility regulations
Services Provided
● Will Garland Academic Enhancement Center
● Tutor and mentor program
● Textbook distribution
● Study hall
● Computer lab
Will Garland Academic
Enhancement Center
Tutor sessions
Computer access
Study area
QUESTIONS?