Why Your Student-Athlete Should NOT Withdraw From Classes!

A question that we often receive early in the school year is whether a student-athlete can withdraw from some or all of their classes without an eligibility “penalty.”  An athlete might wish to do this due to an injury or illness or second thoughts about their college choice.

If your athlete has already started attending their college classes this Fall as a full-time enrolled student, keep the following in mind:

Withdrawing from just one class may not harm eligibility if they will still be carrying a full-time course load.  However, If they withdraw from all courses, they’ll lose all their academic credits for this term which will damage their future eligibility.

Dropping a course later in the term to avoid a failing grade that will hurt the athlete’s GPA may be OK depending upon their circumstances, but you should encourage them to finish the semester (or quarter) if possible, instead of withdrawing from their courses.

To discuss a potential withdrawal situation and how it could impact your athlete’s eligibility, schedule a confidential Eligibility Consult online, e-mail rick@informedathlete.com or call our office at 913-766-1235.