Oakland University Athletics

Student-Athletes with a Designated Degree Program
Student-athletes who have designated a major should be working strongly with the professional advisor in the particular department of their degree program. Athletic department staff will still be involved for making any changes to one's status, or consulting on eligibility issues. The professional advisor and the athletic staff will communicate, but the student-athlete is expected to keep both sides informed of all issues and/or concerns with their academic program.

If a double major is declared, consultation from the Student Services Staff is required. Specific NCAA rules need to be followed.

STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH AN UNDECIDED/EXPLORING DEGREE PROGRAM
The Athletic Academic Adviser's goals are to assist undecided student-athletes with their academic goals, develop programs that enhance the awareness of career exploration, provide guidance using tutorial assistance programs, and connect undecided student-athletes to campus resources.

The Athletic Academic Adviser can assist undecided student-athletes with:

• Personal, social, athletic and academic concerns.
• Course selection to comply with NCAA and Oakland University academic/eligibility requirements.
• Choosing an academic major.
• Connecting with professional advisers within the various colleges and schools.
• Career exploration.
• Referrals to the Advising Resource Center.

CHANGE OF DEGREE PROGRAM
Student-athletes who are considering a change in major or degree program must see the Athletics Academic Adviser as well as the appropriate professional adviser in the school or college. A "Preliminary Eligibility Report" must be initiated by the student-athlete and then completed by the adviser in the school or college in which you wish to change your degree. This form ensures that you are making appropriate progress for NCAA rules in the new major BEFORE the change is made. The ability to properly monitor your satisfactory progress is contingent upon consultation with the advisers. The athletic department will notify you of the results of this preliminary evaluation BEFORE the change is made.

Failure to follow appropriate steps in the "change of major" process, could lead to negative effects on your NCAA eligibility.