Program Information The DEGREE Program is a comprehensive academic support program for student-athletes enrolled in support courses, and/or with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.5. Student-athletes have the opportunity to work closely with the DEGREE Program Coordinator, mentors and tutors, to support retention and graduation goals, as defined by NCAA and institutional measures. AAS are proud recipients of the NCAA Accelerating Academic Success Program Multi-Year Grant thanks to the creative objective based academic support provided to our student-athletes.