What is the purpose of academic progress toward degree requirements?

• A. To determine GPA solely for scholarship renewal.
• B. To ensure student-athletes earn credits toward degree and remain eligible to compete.
• C. To track hours of practice.
• D. To compare athletic performance with peers.

Answer: (B)

Academic progress toward degree requirements ensures student-athletes stay on track to graduate while maintaining eligibility to compete. It ties eligibility to actual progress toward earning a degree by verifying that the student has earned the required credits and met any academic standards set by the institution or governing body. This means staying eligible isn’t about practice time or athletic results alone; it’s about completing the necessary coursework and credits toward the degree while maintaining the minimum academic criteria. The other options miss the focus on earning degree credits and maintaining eligibility—GPA alone isn’t the sole measure, practice hours are not an academic metric, and comparing athletic performance has no bearing on degree progress.