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ACADEMICS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

1. Class Attendance

  • Since class attendance is an important ingredient in college success, all students at North Greenville University are expected to attend class regularly. 

 

See the University policy on attendance for further details.

https://ngu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ngu_student_handbook.pdf

A.  Missed Class Time for Competition

  • Student-Athletes representing the University for Athletic Competition will occasionally be required to miss a scheduled class.  Any student who is absent from class because of athletic events must inform his/her professor whose classes are involved prior to absence.  Ordinarily, a printed excuse list will be distributed to all faculty members listing names, day(s), and time students will be off campus so that the faculty member can confirm the reason for the absence.
  • Faculty members will work with student-athletes who miss class due to Athletic Competition by providing an opportunity to make up missed work or rescheduling a missed examination whenever possible and reasonable.
  • The student is responsible for seeing that all assignments are completed as arranged with the professor.Students representing the university are not penalized if they make prior arrangement with the professor and successfully complete the missing assignment/test.

     

  • If students are missing class excessively to represent the university, faculty should contact university Faculty Athletic Representative to see what other arrangements can be made.Students should not be absent from class for personal reasons without the professor’s prior approval.

     

  • This policy does not provide students with license to miss classes without penalty whenever they wish.

 

B. Missed Class Time For Medical Events

  • Students should communicate directly with their faculty for known athletic medical event absences no later than a week prior to a scheduled athletic medical event. The Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) will notify faculty of an emergency athletic medical event. The student should still follow-up directly with faculty after the emergency.

 

C.  Missed Class Time For Practice Activities

  • Student-Athletes are not allowed to miss classes for practice activities.

2.  Faculty Athletics Representative

The Faculty Athletics Representative is involved in the monitoring and maintenance of the personal well-being and academic success of the student-athletes.  For example, the FAR can assist with situations involving missed-class policies, difficulties with class scheduling, and in waiver or appeals procedures.  The FAR is available to answer questions related to general education requirements, degree programs, and NCAA legislation as it pertains to academic eligibility.  The FAR also assist with certifying student-athletes as eligible for practice or intercollegiate competition.  Finally, the FAR plays a central role in any major institutional inquiries into alleged or suspected rules violations and is involved in the preparation of written reports of infractions that are made to the conference or to the NCAA.

3.   Athletic Academic Liaison

Support Services Academic Monitoring

All student-athletes’ academic performance and attendance are monitored through various means, including progress reports distributed to faculty.  Each head coach will receive a copy of the completed academic progress reports.

Student Success Center

Academic support programming and services are provided to students by the Student Success Center, located in Neves.  Services include peer tutorials and academic advising and counseling.  Tutorial services are free for all students and are available for student-athletes experiencing difficulty with academic subject areas.

4.  Faculty Academic Advisors

Academic advisors are available to assist student-athletes with the selection of an educational program and appropriate courses.  Advisors also assist student-athletes with long-range program planning.  Advisors can also help enhance the student’s collegiate experience by informing them of various valuable services.

 

 

5. Scheduling Classes

A student’s first responsibility is to graduate with his/her degree in a timely period.  With that in mind, the selection of courses should be carefully planned with your advisor.  During your competitive season, you should try to plan your classes around your practice and contest schedules.  In those instances where your class schedule conflicts with practice times, you should meet with your coach to resolve any problems.  At no time should you place your academic progress in jeopardy because of practice times.  Furthermore, you should never miss class to attend a practice.  During the out-of-season semester, you should plan wisely and schedule classes that fit best for your academic progress.  Coaches are aware that schedules are difficult to construct, especially for upper level classes, and they want their student-athletes to make adequate progress toward their degrees.

A. Course Load Requirement

In order to participate in intercollegiate athletics, you must be registered as a full-time student, be in good academic standing, and maintain satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate or equivalent degree.  A student-athlete must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of coursework at all times during each semester.  If at any time during the semester a student-athlete falls below 12 hours, he/she immediately becomes ineligible for athletic participation.

 

Student-athletes typically carry between 12-18 credit hours per semester, depending on each student’s capabilities and chosen field of study.  It is recommended that student-athletes enroll in at least 15 credit hours each semester.  This gives student-athletes an opportunity to drop a three-hour course if they do not like a course or feel their workload is too heavy; however, student-athletes must be enrolled at all times in at least 12 credits in order to practice or compete.

A student-athlete enrolled in the final semester of the baccalaureate program may compete while enrolled in less than 12 hours, provided that the Registrar’s Office certifies that the student-athlete is carrying the courses necessary to complete the degree requirements (see NCAA Bylaw 14.1.7.1.7.3).  Also, a student may represent the institution while enrolled fulltime and seeking a second baccalaureate degree at the same institution (see 14.1.8).  In either of these situations, the student-athlete must secure permission from the Associate Director of Athletics prior to starting the semester.

https://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4631-2021-2022-ncaa-division-ii-manual.aspx

B.  Schedule Changes

A student-athlete should not drop below 12 semester hours of coursework at any time during the semester.  Student-athletes in violation of this regulation jeopardize their athletic scholarships, cannot practice or compete, and may make their team forfeit past competition.

Permission to drop a class must be obtained in the following manner:

  1. Course change forms are located on the student portal and all required signatures are obtained electronically.
  2. Obtain signature of academic advisor and FAR.The Dean of the students’ program of study or the Senior Associate Provost may sign the course change form in the absence of the FAR.
  3. The completed form is sent electronically to studentrecords@ngu.edu for processing

 

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is any scholarship, grant, loan, or employment offered to help a student meet university expense.  The amounts and types of financial aid that a student receives are based on federal, state, and institutional guidelines.  Any inquiries about financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office in the Neves Hall.

All student-athletes are required to complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) each year, no later than June 30.  Any questions relative to the application process should be directed to the Financial Aid Office at finaid@ngu.edu.

Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

Students who are enrolled in a degree seeking program at NGU must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards to maintain eligibility for any form of financial aid. The Financial Aid Office reviews academic standing at the end of each term (fall, spring, and summer). The SAP evaluation process involves a review of three specific components: cumulative grade point average (GPA), academic progression (PACE), and maximum timeframe.  The purpose of this review is to determine whether a student is adequately progressing toward degree completion in a timely manner. Students will be notified of their SAP status by the Financial Aid Office.

For more information regarding the SAP policy, please visit our website:

https://ngu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate/

All questions may be directed the NGU Financial Aid Office at finaid@ngu.edu or 864-977-7056.

 

1. Scholarship Renewal

Athletics grants-in-aid are awarded on a yearly basis.  Renewal is not automatic and is within the sole discretion of the University.  The renewal of an athletics grant-in-aid is based on the student-athlete’s academic eligibility and the head coach’s recommendation to the Director of Athletics that the award be renewed and any other relevant information.  A student-athlete is not permitted to receive athletics aid in excess of a full grant-in-aid.  A full grant-in-aid includes tuition, general fees, and room and board (double occupancy).  Student-athletes are personally responsible for any additional fees or fees not covered by financial aid.

When possible, renewal of institutional athletics grants-in-aid will be determined on or before the third week in April (the NCAA deadline is July 1) prior to the academic year for which the award is to be effective.  The Financial Aid Office will notify in writing each student-athlete who has received an award the previous academic year and who has eligibility remaining for the ensuing academic year whether their grant has been renewed or not for the next year. 

2. Scholarship Non-Renewal

 

It is the coach’s prerogative to dismiss a student-athlete from a team or not renew the student-athlete's athletic scholarship.  A student-athlete may appeal this decision.

 

3. Scholarship Reduction/Cancellation

NCAA legislation allows cancellation or reduction of athletically related financial aid during the period of the award if the student-athlete:

  1. Renders himself or herself ineligible for intercollegiate competition;
  2. Fraudulently misrepresents any information on an application, letter of intent, or financial aid agreement;
  3. Engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty;
  4. Voluntarily withdraws from a sport at any time for personal reasons;
  5. Does not retain amateur standing;
  6. Does not abide by NCAA or Conference Carolinas rules; or
  7. Does not immediately report any attempt to have himself or herself or a teammate take part in the fixing of a game or any unusual request for information about one’s team.

Athletically related financial aid may not be increased, decreased, or canceled during the period of award based on:

  1. A student athlete’s ability, performance or contribution to a team’s success;
  2. An injury that prevents the recipient from participating in athletics; or
  3. Any other athletics reason.

 

4. Appeal Process

If North Greenville University decides to cancel or reduce an athletics grant-in-aid during the period of award or not renew or reduce an award, the student-athlete can request a hearing.  Appeal procedures will be enclosed with the letter notifying the student-athlete of the change in award.