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Athletic Eligibility
Eligibility for students participating in intercollegiate athletics is determined by regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, as well as by the academic regulations of Cornell College. Participation includes practicing with the team, traveling with the team at College expense, and competing in intercollegiate events.
To be eligible to represent Cornell College in intercollegiate athletics, a student must:
- be enrolled as a full-time student at Cornell College and be making satisfactory progress toward a degree, as defined by the College.
- Cornell requires that a full-time student be enrolled for a minimum of eight terms in each academic year. Seniors may be less than full-time in their final semester only, but must be enrolled for at least the number of terms needed to complete their graduation requirements.
Full-time enrollment is further defined as enrolled for a minimum of three course credits (12 semester hours) during the first semester (Terms One through Four) in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics during any or all of those terms, or enrolled for a minimum of four term credits (16 semester hours) during the second semester (Terms Five through Nine) in order to participate in intercollegiate athletics during any or all of those terms. Senior athletes who complete her or his final course during the Fall semester, and participate in a winter sport, may need to apply for an NCAA waiver to complete the winter sports competition season. These seniors should meet with the Director of Athletics for more NCAA compliance information.
Questions concerning eligibility should be addressed to the Director of Athletics and, if they involve registration or satisfactory progress, to
the Registrar.
Athletic Eligibility Appeal Process
Students who have been ruled ineligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics may appeal such a ruling to the Academic Standing Committee. Similarly, exceptions to Cornell College's athletic regulations may be granted by the Academic Standing Committee for compelling reasons. Students should petition as early as possible on forms available from the Registrar's Office. All such petitions must be signed by the Director of Athletics, the student's coach, and the student's academic advisor.
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