COMPLIANCE

For Prospective Student Athletes
High School, Junior College and Prep School Athletes

Thinking about becoming an NCAA Division I student-athlete at UB? Here are some things you need to know...

• Recruiting and Eligibility Presenatation from the National College Fair, Buffalo Convention Center

• Prospective student-athlete checklist
  Here is a simple, yet informative list of things that you can do to get ahead in the recruiting process.

• Academic Eligibility and Recruiting
  The NCAA website is a valuable tool with a lot of information about all aspects of collegiate athletics.

• The Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete
  This document is a simple yet informative guide for any high school student considering collegiate athletics. The Guide has information about amateurism, agents, and eligibility.

• Initial Eligibility and the NCAA Eligiblity Center
  (formerly known as the NCAA Clearinghouse)
  Every incoming freshman student-athlete must register and be certified by the NCAA in order to practice, compete and receive an athletic scholarship at the Division I or II level. Click on the link to visit the Eligibility Center site to register and get more information on the Division I academic requirements.

• National Letter of Intent
  The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is the contract that an incoming prospective student-athlete signs with his/her university; the NLI is an offer of an athletic scholarship. The NLI website has information regarding signing dates, the text of the actual NLI, and much more.