The following table represents eligibility requirements that as per the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Penn State.

AT THE END OFNCAABIG TEN CONFERENCEPENN STATE 67-00
1st SemesterPass 6 credits for semesterComplete 12 credits for semester. 1.80 cumulative GPA.
2nd
Semester
(and Summer)
Pass 24 credits before start of 3rd semester.
Earn 18 credits between Fall & Spring
semesters.
Pass 6 credits for semester.
Earn 90% of GPA required for graduation (1.80)
Complete 12 credits (in 2nd Semester).
Earn 24 credits (at certifying institution).
Earn 90% of GPA required for graduation
(1.80).
24 credits earned.
1.90 cumulative GPA.
3rd SemesterPass 6 credits for semester.
Maintain a 1.80 GPA.
Maintain a 1.80 GPA.1.90 cumulative GPA.
4th Semester
(and Summer)
Pass 6 credits for semester.
Earn 18 credits between Fall & Spring.
Declare major.
Have 40% of degree credits completed.
Earn 95% of GPA required for graduation (1.90).
Have 40% of degree credits completed.
Earn 95% of GPA required for graduation
(1.90).
2.00 cumulative GPA.
Have 40% of degree credits completed.
5th SemesterPass 6 credits for semester.
Maintain a 1.90 GPA.
Maintain a 1.90 GPA.2.00 cumulative GPA.
6th Semester
(and Summer)
Pass 6 credits for semester.
Earn 18 credits between Fall & Spring.
Have 60% of degree credits completed.
Earn 100% of GPA required for graduation
(2.00).
Have 60% of degree credits completed.
Earn 100% of GPA required for graduation
(2.00).
2.00 cumulative GPA.
Have 60% of degree credits completed.
7th SemesterPass 6 credits for semester.
Maintain a 2.00 GPA.
Maintain a 2.00 GPA. 2.00 cumulative GPA.
8th Semester
(and Summer)
Pass 6 credits for semester.
Earn 18 credits between Fall & Spring. Have
80% of degree credits completed.
Earn 100% of GPA required for graduation
(2.00).
Have 80% of degree credits completed.
Earn 100% of GPA required for graduation
(2.00).
2.00 cumulative GPA.
Have 80% of degree credits completed.