Dave Carroll mentioned:
 
>The NC$$ in determining student athlete eligibility apparently considers
>a Pass a D.
 
No, it doesn't.  The regulations only state that a PASS grade may not be
included in a GPA calculation.  That's not the same thing.  Bear in mind that
eligibility essentially revolves around two concepts:  satisfactory progress
and good academic standing.  The former says the student-athlete must earn a
minimum number of credit hours each year (which could include credits earned
with a PASS grade); the latter concerns maintaining a minimum grade point
average.  While many schools accept PASS grades for credit, I know of no
reputable school that would include a PASS grade in a GPA calculation.
Additionally, many schools will NOT accept for transfer credit a course which
shows a PASS grade.
 
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