The following table represents eligibility requirements that as per the NCAA, Big Ten Conference and Penn State.
| AT THE END OF | NCAA | BIG TEN CONFERENCE | PENN STATE 67-00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Pass 6 credits for semester | Complete 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 Semester | Pass 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 Semester | Pass 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 Semester | Pass 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. |