Life as a Student-Athlete

Chapters

1. 1. Your weekAthletics takes a lot of time, but school takes more. And the offseason isn't really off.3 min
2. 2. What each division feels likeDivision II and III trade some athletics time for other things worth knowing about.2 min
3. 3. Your first semesterEverything changes at once. Good habits in the first weeks make the rest of college easier.3 min
4. 4. Staying eligible: GPAIn Division I the GPA you need goes up each year. A flat "2.0" is the wrong number.3 min
5. 5. Staying eligible: progress toward degreeYou have to finish your degree at a set pace, and only classes that count toward your major count.3 min
6. 6. Full time, and dropping a classDropping one class can cost you eligibility, aid and progress all at once.3 min
7. 7. Cheating rulesFor an athlete, cheating can cost a season, not just a grade.3 min
8. 8. Your team's academic scoreIn Division I, your team has a grade too. A low one can cost everyone a postseason.2 min
9. 9. Reading graduation numbersTwo graduation rates measure the same athletes and come out 20 points apart. Know which one you're hearing.2 min
10. 10. Health, injury and insuranceKnow who decides when you play again, what an injury now costs you, and what insurance covers.3 min
11. 11. Mental healthEvery NCAA school has to provide mental health support. Many athletes who need it never ask.3 min
12. 12. Supplements and drug testsYou're responsible for everything you put in your body, even if you didn't know what was in it.3 min
13. 13. Who helps with whatYour school has offices to help with almost everything. Most athletes find out too late.3 min