re: Higher GPA required to watch than to play?

The University requires all undergraduate students to maintain a grade point average which ensures that they are making progress toward the 2.0 grade point average minimum requirement for graduation. After a student-athlete has declared a major program of study or intended major, only grades acceptable for degree credit in that major may be applied toward calculation of satisfactory progress. Degree applicability is determined by the school or college offering the major program of study.

o Probation
Student-athletes whose GPA falls below the levels required by their school or college may be placed on academic probation. Academic probation might not affect the athletic eligibility of a student-athlete in the first three years unless he/she fails to meet academic standards for students on probation. A coach may impose practice sanctions or additional requirements to ensure improvement in the student-athlete's academic standing at the University.