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MWSU Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Student-Athletes are required to meet all Missouri Western State University\u2019s requirements and to remain in good academic standing as determined by MWSU.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    NCAA Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Must be enrolled in at least 12 hours that count as satisfactory progress toward graduation.\n
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      1. Undecided:<\/strong>\u00a0All courses will count toward satisfactory progress hours.<\/li>\n
      2. Declared:\u00a0<\/strong>All courses must fit into four areas: Major, General Studies, Electives and *Minors<\/li>\n
      3. Electives<\/strong> = 124 \u2013 Major Hours \u2013 General Study Hours<\/li>\n
      4. *Minors:<\/strong> may use minor credits to fulfill credit-hour requirement if the minor is a required element to obtain degree. May use a maximum of six credit hours per term if the minor is optional.\u00a0 The minor declaration form must be on file prior<\/u> to the start of classes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      5. By the start of their fifth semester, they must have a declared major on file at the Registrar\u2019s Office.<\/li>\n
      6. Certification for competition for the student-athletes takes place in August. However, if a student-athlete does not pass nine hours in the fall, they will be ineligible for the spring semester.<\/li>\n
      7. To be re-certified for the following year, the student-athlete must:\n
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        1. Pass 24 hours (satisfactory progress) the previous academic year AND<\/li>\n
        2. Must have an overall GPA of 2.0<\/li>\n
        3. Must pass nine hours in the previous semester.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
        4. A student-athlete must satisfactorily pass at least 18 hours during the academic year and can only use six (6) hours during the summer to complete his\/her 24-hour requirement.<\/li>\n
        5. Developmental Course Work: Must be taken in the freshman year to count toward satisfactory progress. Those student-athletes who need Math 081\/083 and RDG095 need to \u00a0take them during the fall and spring during their first academic year. The baseball and softball student-athletes need to take ENG 100 in the fall semester.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Griffon Athletic Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Athletic Holds<\/strong> \u2013 Monitor the academic program and progress of the student-athlete. Athletic Holds are put in place during the initial certification process for each student-athlete, then remains in place until the student-athlete graduates.<\/li>\n
          2. Registration Procedure<\/strong>\n
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            1. Student-athlete meets with their Academic Advisor.<\/li>\n
            2. Advisor records courses advised and Alternate PIN under the \u201cNotes\u201d tab of Griffon GPS for the student-athlete.<\/li>\n
            3. Signe Coombs can then view if the student-athlete has met with their advisor and can remove their Athletic Hold to allow them to register.<\/li>\n
            4. After enrollment, Signe Coombs will compare schedules and place a\u00a0hold on the records.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
            5. Scheduling for Classes<\/strong> (In season: 8:00a \u2013 2:00p \/ Out of Season: More Flexible)\n
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              1. Fall: In-season sports include Football, Volleyball, M. Golf, W. Golf, and W. Soccer.<\/li>\n
              2. Winter: In-season sports include Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Basketball.<\/li>\n
              3. Spring: In-season sports include Baseball, Softball, M. Golf, W. Golf, and W. Tennis.<\/li>\n
              4. Starting as of Fall 2017: Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Cross Country and Track & Field<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Signe Coombs
                \nDirector of Academic Services for Athletics
                \nMissouri Western State University
                \nOffice: (816) 271-4258
                \nsmueller4@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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