re: Wisconsin athletes detail racial problems on campus and demand change

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In Division I, student-athletes must complete 40 percent of the coursework required for a degree by the end of their second year. They must complete 60 percent by the end of their third year and 80 percent by the end of their fourth year. Student-athletes are allowed five years to graduate while receiving athletically related financial aid

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OK, so this lists out the requirements of the number of hours an athlete must earn each calendar year.

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All Division I student-athletes must earn at least six credit hours each term to be eligible for the following term and must meet minimum grade-point average requirements that are related to an institution’s own GPA standards for graduation.

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OK, this appears to be the part that you are talking about. I can see where it appears you only have to take 6 hours. But it doesn't. It's saying it's OK to earn 6 (meaning you probably flunked 2 classes that semester), but you still had to TAKE 12 hours. And still maintain the earned from the above quote. So if you are kicking arse with a great GPA and on track to earn 60% by the end of your third year, yes, you can ignore 2 of your 4 classes that semester and still be OK. But you still have to take the 4 classes. Make sense?