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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletics Philosophy

The UT Permian Basin Intercollegiate Athletics Program exists to afford students the opportunity to participate in a structured program of athletics as they work toward earning a college degree. Students participating in Athletics must understand that although participation in athletics can be a rewarding and memorable aspect of the college experience, earning a degree is their primary goal. Student athletes must be committed to regular class attendance, academic integrity, and the realization of their academic potential. There are educational values to be obtained through participation in a structured program of athletics. Athletic participation shall assist in the development of the whole individual: physically, cognitively, emotionally, and spiritually. Accordingly the welfare of student athletes is vitally important. UT Permian Basin student-athletes have access to health care and mental-health services as well as academic tutoring, counseling and advising as a means of contributing to their well-being and development. Student-athletes are encouraged to interact with individuals from all areas of campus in order to enhance their social development and quality of life. They are encouraged to participate in student-life programs such as the Campus Activities Board, Student Senate, intramurals, campus clubs and student housing activities as a means of interacting with individuals of various races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Athletics Department strives to offer equitable participation opportunities to men and women as it fosters acceptance and discourages discrimination of any kind. The Athletics Department will strive to achieve diversity in its Administrative, Coaching and Support Staff positions.

The Athletics Department is committed to:

• Principles of sportsmanship and fair play,
• Ethical activity in the areas of recruiting, athletic competition and academic achievement,
• Amateurism in college sport,
• Compliance with all NCAA, Lone Star Conference, and University of Texas System rules and regulations.

Athletics at a Glance

The Athletics program was started in 1994 and is funded primarily through student fees and private donations - state funds cannot be used. The Department currently sponsors 16 varsity teams; with over 400 students involved in the program as student-athletes, trainers and managers. Admission to home athletic events is free to all UT Permian Basin students. Men's intercollegiate sports offerings include: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, swimming/diving, and tennis. Women's intercollegiate sports offerings include: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis, and volleyball. The Athletics Department is a NCAA Division II member and participates in the Lone Star Conference. Athletics awards over $1 million annually in athletic scholarships. UT Permian Basin has a rich history of winning Championships including Baseball (2009), Men's Basketball (2011 & 2017), Women's Basketball (2013), men's soccer (2005) and Volleyball (1999, 2007 & 2008).

General Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible to participate in Intercollegiate Athletics, students must meet all eligibility requirements set forth by the NCAA. Complete requirements are too numerous to list here. A thorough eligibility check is completed before the first competition each season. General eligibility guidelines are presented in following sections.

Full-Time Status
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours to be eligible to practice and compete. Students falling below 12 hours are ineligible. In order to assure that students participating in athletics do not fall below 12 hours, an academic hold is placed on the schedule of each participant during the semester(s) of competition. The Athletics Compliance Officer should be consulted before adds or drops can be made.

Incoming Freshmen
Freshmen must graduate from high school and meet ALL the following requirements to be eligible:

• Complete 16 core courses:
• Three years of English.
• Two years of math (Algebra 1 or higher).
• Two years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if your high school offers it).
• Three additional years of English, math or natural or physical science.
• Two years of social science.
• Four additional years of English, math, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.
• Earn at least a 2.2 GPA in your core courses.
• Earn a SAT combined score of 870 or an ACT sum score of 70.

Additional Information on Freshman Eligibility can be found here: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/play-division-ii-sports

Transfer Eligibility Information

For information concerning transfer eligibility guidelines, please visit the NCAA website and review transfer regulations presented in the NCAA Transfer Guide.

Program Administrators and Coaches

For a list of program administrators and coaches, please visit the UT Permian Basin Staff Directory website.