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 Presentation 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.

Still need answers? Contact the UB Compliance Office