Semester Unit Requirements
- Student athletes must be fully enrolled in a minimum of 13 units within the College of Letters & Sciences (not including waitlisted courses) in order to practice and compete unless approved for a reduced course load. Other Berkeley colleges have different minimum unit requirements for full time status. Confirm mimimum unit requirements with your College Advisor.
- Every fall and spring semester, student athletes must pass a minimum of 6 units and a total of 18 units minimum between fall and spring semesters.
- Football student athletes only, must pass 9 units in the fall semester to be eligible for the following fall season.
Progress Toward Degree Requirements
- Prior to a student's 3rd semester, students must complete a minimum of 24 units.
- Prior to a student's 5th semester, students must complete a minimum of 48 units and 40% of their degree towards graduation.
- Prior to a student's 7th semester, students must complete a minimum of 72 units and 60% of their degree towards graduation.
- Prior to a student's 9th semester, students must complete a minimum of 96 units and 80% of their degree towards graduation.
GPA Requirements
- Prior to a student's 3rd semester, students must have a minimum 1.8 cumulative GPA.
- Prior to a student's 5th semester, students must have a minimum 1.9 cumulative GPA.
- Prior to a student's 7th semester, students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Prior to a student's 9th semester, students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.