U SPORTS Academic Eligibility

(For complete U SPORTS specific eligibility rules, refer to U SPORTS Policy 40.10.3)

  1. Any student-athlete (other than a first-year student-athlete) competing in U Sports (i.e. curling, women's rugby, soccer, volleyball and cross country at Trent University), who has previously competed in any varsity sport must have successfully completed a minimum of 3 full academic credits (18 credit hours) during the previous Academic Year (12 months) to be considered in good standing. Therefore, a continuing student-athlete is ineligible if, during their previous year of participation, they did not successfully complete 3 (three) academic credits (18 credit hours).  

  1. A student-athlete is eligible provided they are registered as "full-time" by the academic regulations of their respective institution, or are registered in a minimum of 3 full courses (18 credit hours) within the Academic Year (12 months), or the equivalent of 3 half courses in each term (semester) in which they are competing.  

  1. A Trent University student-athlete is eligible provided they are in "good standing" as noted in (1) above, and in "good academic standing" according to Trent University (cumulative average of 60% or higher in the previous academic year (September – August). 

  1. A student-athlete has a total of five (5) years of eligibility. 

 

OUA LEAGUE SPORTS Academic Eligibility

(For complete OUA specific eligibility rules, refer to OUA Administrative Policies: Student-Athlete Eligibility Policy) 

  1. A student-athlete (other than a first-year student-athlete) competing in an OUA League Sport (men's rugby at Trent University) who has previously competed in any varsity sport must have successfully completed a minimum of 3 full academic credits (18 credit hours) during the previous Academic Year (12 months). Therefore, a continuing student-athlete is ineligible if, during their previous year of participation, they did not successfully complete 3 full academic credits (18 credit hours). 

  1. A student-athlete is eligible provided they are registered as "full-time" by the academic regulations of their respective institution, or are registered in a minimum of 3 full courses (18 credit hours) within the Academic Year (12 months), or the equivalent of 3 half courses in each term (semester) in which they are competing.  

  1. A Trent University student-athlete is eligible provided they are in "good standing" as noted in (1) above, and in "good academic standing" according to Trent University (cumulative average of 60% or higher in the previous academic year (September – August). 

  1. Men's Rugby has an age cap of 25 years. 

 

OUA AFFILIATE SPORTS and CUFLA Academic Eligibility

(For complete OUA specific eligibility rules, refer to OUA Administrative Policies: Student-Athlete Eligibility Policy)

  1. A student-athlete competing in an OUA Affiliate Sport or CUFLA (i.e. women's lacrosse, rowing, men's lacrosse, golf, and fencing at Trent University) is eligible provided they are registered as "full-time" by the academic regulations of their respective institution, or are registered in a minimum of 3 full courses (18 credit hours) within the Academic Year (12 months), or the equivalent of 3 half courses in each term (semester) in which they are competing. 

  1. A Trent University student-athlete is eligible provided they are in "good academic standing" according to Trent University (cumulative average of 60% or higher in the previous academic year (September – August). 

  1. A student-athlete has unlimited eligibility (i.e. not restricted to five years), and is not affected by the transfer rule, unless otherwise explicitly stated. 

 

Trent University - Categories of Academic Status 

1. Good Academic Standing

Students are in good academic standing if their cumulative average is 60% or higher. 

2. Probation

Students are placed on Probation if their cumulative average is 50–59.9% or if they are returning from Academic Suspension. 

Upon the next academic assessment, students will: 
a) continue on Probation if their cumulative average is 50–59.9% and their session average is above 49.9%; 
b) have their Probation lifted if their cumulative average is 60% or higher; or 
c) be placed on Academic Suspension (see below) if their cumulative average OR session average is less than 50%. 

3. Conditional Probation 

Students who are accepted into the Fresh Start Program after being granted a petition against suspension by the Committee on Undergraduate Petitions will have an academic status of Conditional Probation for one calendar year. The student's status will be reviewed at the conclusion of each session (August for Summer courses, May for Fall/Winter courses). Students must achieve a minimum session average of at least 50% for courses completed in the Summer session (if applicable) and the Fall/Winter session or Suspension will be reimposed. If at the end of the Conditional Probation year the cumulative average is above 49.9% but less than 60%, Probation is in effect (see 2 above). 

4. Probation in Lieu of Suspension 

Students continuing after academic suspension (or those on conditional probation) who achieve a session average above 49.9% but have a cumulative average of 49.9% or lower will be placed on probation in lieu of suspension. 

Students may be given probation in lieu of suspension where academic status is assessed late and it would be disadvantageous to students to be removed from courses that have already begun. 

5. Academic Suspension 

Students are suspended from the University if their cumulative average is less than 50%. Students who had been on Probation are suspended if their session average OR their cumulative average is less than 50% upon the next academic assessment. 

  • First Academic Suspension: Students are suspended from the University for one calendar year. 

  • Second Academic Suspension: If a student is suspended a second time, the student will be suspended from the University for one calendar year (a second time). 

  • Debarment: If a student is suspended a third time, the student will be debarred from the University for a minimum of three calendar years. 

For readmission to the University after a second Academic Suspension or Debarment, students must provide persuasive evidence that they are ready and able to complete a degree program.