Cheerleading Qualifications

The ASU Cheerleading Squad is a small coed team.  There are 20 members of the squad, four of whom may be males.  If there are less than four males selected for the squad, the balance of the 20 positions may be filled with females.

Current ASU Students

To qualify, current ASU students must have a minimum GPA of 2.25 at the time of tryouts, be enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours and be in good standing with the university.

Incoming Transfer Students

Students transferring from another college or university must have been admitted to ASU at the time of tryouts and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25. Candidates who have been a member of another collegiate cheerleading squad must have a letter of recommendation from their former coach or sponsor.

Incoming Freshmen

Incoming freshmen must have been admitted to ASU at the time of tryouts. Candidates who have been a member of a high school cheerleading squad must have a letter of recommendation from their coach or sponsor.

All Candidates

All candidates must provide proof of insurance and complete medical information forms. The university provides supplemental medical insurance through the Athletic Department. All students selected for the squad must have a physical exam prior to being placed on the insurance policy.

General Expectations

All members of the ASU cheerleading squad must be enrolled and complete at least 12 semester credit hours and earn at least a GPA of 2.25 each semester. Each member is also expected to maintain a minimum acummulative GPA of 2.25 and be in good standing with the university while on the squad. Only the ASU cheerleading director may grant exceptions to the course load requirement. Any member who fails to maintain these requirements or who engages in activities detrimental to the cheerleading squad or to ASU is subject to dismissal from the squad.