Athletics at Case

Proudpatriot
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:24:57 +0000

I know this is an old study but in 1999 there was a study of Division 3 athletes that concluded that athletic participation did not hinder academic success.

[The Division III Student-Athlete: Academic Performance, Campus Involvement and Growth.](ERIC - EJ596702 - The Division III Student-Athlete: Academic Performance, Campus Involvement and Growth., Journal of College Student Development, 1999)

This link is to an athletic department of a D3 school which cites a higher graduation rate among D3 athletes than the general college population.

[NCAA DIVISION III WEEK PART 2: Academics and Athletics - UMPI](http://owls.umpi.edu/sports/wbkb/2011-12/releases/20120411w825lx)

Your son will do great!