At Tech, student-athletes are students first.
Their grades are not inflated, they are held to higher standards, and they do have plans for post-graduation life.
The Technique headed to the Edge building next to Bobby Dodd Stadium to speak with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association (GTAA) and student-athletes themselves to address these myths and misconceptions.
NCAA Compliance
To maintain eligibility as a student-athlete (SA), certain GPA and degree requirements must be met. These are set by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and, therefore, must be followed across the country.
NCAA compliance for Division I schools has strict guidelines.