Important Information for Student Atheletes

The following information is designed to assist student athletes as they register for classes for each subsequent semester, or for those who may at sometime want to participate at the varsity level.

Eligibility

• All students who want to participate in athletics must be full-time. (Must carry at least 12 credits, but it is recommended that student athletes carry at least 15 credits.)
• Freshmen just entereing college are immediately eligible
• After their first semester, all student athletes must pass a minimum of 12 credits with a 1.75 cum, and then pass at least 12 each semester thereafter.
• All second year athletes must pass a minimum of 12 credits per prior semester with a 2.0 cum, or 12 times the number of prior full-time semesters with at least a 2.0 cum. Additional credit hours may be taken during summer sessions and the witner term to raise grade point averages if necessary
• Any student who starts full-time and drops to part-time, becomes immediately ineligible.
• Any student who has transferred to ACC from another college, must have their official transcript on file with the registrar and athletic director. (Grade point rules, as stated above, still apply.)
• All student athletes must submit a current medical exam to the athletic office prior to the first scheduled practive of their sport.

Responsibilities

• All student athletes should sign up for their sport when making schedules in order to receive one physical education credit.
• All student athletes should try to schedule all classes prior ro 2PM during thje fall semester (12PM for soccer players), and prior to 12PM during the spring semester. Many of the games are scheduled for 4, 5 or 6PM in the fall and 3 or 4PM during the spring. Becuase some opponents are 2 to 3 hours away, early departure times could interfere with class time. Scheduling classes early avoids this problem.
• Any student athlete who misses a class because of game participation is responsible for making up all work missed and is encouraged to speak with the instructor to make arrangements for this.
• Any student athlete who may need extra help is encouraged to visit the tutoring center or seek help from a counselor.
• All student athletes must attend all classes and must remain full-time for the duration of the semester they are competing.
• If a student athlete has a conflict with a class and practice, the student must attend class and make arrangements with their coach for make-ups.
• All student athletes must notify their coach and Athletic Director immediately prior to withdrawal from any classes. (Also, make them aware of any problems they are having in any of their classes.)
• Any student athlete who has a question or is unsure about their responsibilities or eligibility, should see a counselor, their coach or the Athletic Director immediately.

*Note: The above eligibility rules are not complete. There are some exceptions and additions that may apply in certain situations. Please contact the Athletic Director if you have any questions, at the number below.

Darla J. Belevich
Director or Athletics
(518) 743-2269(office)
(518) 745-7588 (fax)
belevicd@sunyacc.edu