THINGS TO CONSIDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE

1. Set yourself up for success by registering in classes that are neither too challenging or too easy.

• Too challenging speaks for itself; too easy and you will get bored and tend to do worse than if you had been challenged.
• Not sure what will be too easy or challenging? See Stacy for suggestions.

2. Set yourself up for success by registering in a BALANCED schedule that takes into account actual class time, time needed to study, practice time, time needed to commute and park, work time and "down time".

• Remember what your priorities are.
• Not sure how to build a balanced schedule? Ask Stacy for help.

3. Know the rules!

• Be aware of OCC and instructor deadlines, policies and procedures as they relate to dropping and adding classes, payment of fees, pre-requisites, being gone from or late for class, cheating, etc.
• PAY ATTENTION TO THE SYLLABUS OF EACH OF YOUR CLASSES!!
• Be aware of the rules you must follow to be eligible to complete in your sport.
  A. You must be enrolled in at least 12 units - at least 9 units taken each semester should be academic courses (non-PE/non-activity courses).
  B. Did you register for the NCAA Clearinghouse? Are you a "qualifier" or "non-qualifier"?
  C. Are you a "4-2-4" transfer student?
  D. Do you know the difference between "grayshirting" and "redshirting"?
• Confused or unsure about any of these rules or terms? See Stacy, Donna or your coaches for help.

4. GO TO CLASS!! The number one reason student-athletes fail to do well in class is directly related to failure to go to class.

5. We're here to help you!! Seek help early!! If you don't know, ask!!

REMEMBER, THE POWER TO HELP YOU DIMINISHES THE CLOSER YOU GET TO FINALS!