UIL Eligibility 2025-26
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Athletics is focused on fostering a sense of perspective and self-awareness in our student-athletes, as well as a love of competition. Student-athletes compete under the rules and regulations of the University Interscholastic League, including those regarding eligibility. To be remain eligible to compete in athletics, students must maintain passing grades in all subjects and meet residency requirements.
U.I.L. Eligibility Calendar 2025-2026
| Grade Check Date | Date Eligibility is Lost/Gained | Student Eligibility Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 1st six-weeks grading period. Students not passing at the end of the 1st six-weeks grading period become ineligible.* |
| Oct. 17 | Oct. 24 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 1st nine-weeks grading period. Students not passing at the end of the 1st nine-weeks grading period become ineligible. |
| Nov. 10 | Nov. 17 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 3 week evaluation period. Students who were passing at the end of the 1st nine-weeks grading period remain eligible. |
| Dec. 5 | Dec. 12 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 3 week evaluation period. Students who were passing at the end of the 1st nine-weeks grading period remain eligible. |
| Dec. 19 | Jan. 13, 2026 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 2nd nine-weeks grading period. Students not passing at the end of the 2nd nine-weeks grading period become ineligible. (See Holiday Rule) |
| Jan. 26, 2026 | Feb. 2, 2026 |
Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 3 week evaluation period. Students who were passing at the end of the 2nd nine-weeks grading period remain eligible. |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Feb. 20, 2026 |
Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 3 week evaluation period. Students who were passing at the end of the 2nd nine-weeks grading period remain eligible. |
| March 13, 2026 | March 30, 2026 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 3rd nine-weeks grading period. Students not passing at the end of the 3rd nine-weeks grading period become ineligible. (See Holiday Rule) |
| April 13, 2026 | April 20, 2026 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 3 week evaluation period. Students who were passing at the end of the 3rd nine-weeks grading period remain eligible. |
| May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Ineligible students become eligible, if passing all classes at the end of the 3 week evaluation period. Students who were passing at the end of the 3rd nine-weeks grading period remain eligible. |
Note:
- 1st 6-wks ELIGIBILITY *Eligibility for students during the 1st 6-weeks - see page 3 of the TEA/UIL Side By Side.
- GRACE PERIOD All Grading and Evaluation periods are followed by a 7 day grace period which ends at the end of the school day.
- HOLIDAY RULE All Students are academic eligible during a school holiday of a full calendar week or more.