Athletics in Admissions Understanding the process, following the rules, and helping your student-athletes achieve their goals at the next level Theodore L. Spencer Senior Advisor on Admissions Outreach Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Michigan
Purpose Become familiar with the various athletic options that students have in a college or university setting Understand the rules and procedures that ensure a student s eligibility to participate at each level Discuss methods that your students can use to gain exposure to the types of programs that they would like to pursue
Levels of Play NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I & II * Highly competitive * Athletic scholarships * Recruited athletes * Significant time commitment * Athletic talent can enhance your admission Division III * Scholarships are not offered * Colleges are typically small to medium * Significant time commitment * Athletic talent can enhance your admission
Other Options NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) * Athletic scholarships * Colleges who are members of this athletic organization are typically small to medium colleges Club Level Athletics * Athletic scholarships are not available * Teams can exist in colleges where there are also NCAA Division I & II teams; some have competitive tryouts * Teams play other college club teams Intramural Athletic * Other athletic opportunities for students at a college or university * Offered at most colleges regardless of size and in addition to other intercollegiate athletic programs
Rules: Who can do what and when? Student * Amateurism Status * Official vs. Unofficial Visits Coaches * Limited Communication w/ Student * Limited Communication Regarding Recruits (to media) Admissions Office * Unlimited Access Regarding Academics * Business as Usual Boosters/Alumni * Educate Alumni Regarding Rules and Expectations * Letter
Sample Communication Boosters, Alumni and Fans Thank you for your continued tremendous support of Michigan Athletics. Michigan's responsibilities related to the NCAA and Big Ten regulations extend beyond entities within the Athletics Department. Your adherence to all applicable NCAA rules and regulations is essential as we strive to continue to be the "Leaders and Best! Please explore this website to learn more about NCAA rules and regulations that effect you as a booster, alumni or fan. If you have questions whether you are considered a booster of Michigan Athletics or if you have questions about what you may or may not do as a booster, please feel free to contact the Compliance Services Office at (734) 615-7341.
Sample Communication (contd) Top 5 Things Every Michigan Fan Should Know: You may not have recruiting conversations with prospect or their families. A prospect is any student who has begun classes for the 9th grade (7th grade for men's basketball). This includes in-person contact on or off Michigan's campus, by telephone or in writing (e.g., email, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) You may not provide benefits to a student-athlete, a prospect or their family/friends, unless such benefits are available to the general public or all Michigan students. Examples include: transportation, cash, gifts, meals, clothing, use of unadvertised discounts, etc. You may not use a student-athlete's name, picture or appearance in a commercial advertisement, business promotion or product endorsement. You may not purchase game tickets, apparel, equipment or awards from current student-athletes. You may not sell any memorabilia using the name or image of a current student-athlete, including items that have been autographed by a current studentathlete.
Making the Commitment National Letter of Intent vs. Verbal Commitment Early and Late Signing Periods Early Enrollees
NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Core Courses Grade-Point Average Test Scores
Update your NCAA approved core courses at www.eligibilitycenter.org DIVISION I 16 Core Courses: 4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy) 2.3 GPA in core courses and test scores from the sliding scale (see resource links) DIVISION II (enrolling on or BEFORE August 1, 2018) 16 Core Courses: 3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 3 additional years of English, math or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy) 2.0 GPA in core courses and combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68.
NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Become familiar with the requirements: www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/eb17.pdf www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/cbsa17.pdf www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/recruiting%20fact%20sheet%20web.pdf http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/2015-16res_probability_chart_web_ 20170314.pdf
How to apply to the NCAA Eligibility Center Register Online at: www.eligibilitycenter.org There is a fee. If the student has financial need, they should see their high school counselor to see if they qualify for a waiver. Student needs to notify the counseling office/registrar to have transcripts mailed to the NCAA (6 th and 7 th Semester grades, as well as final transcript upon graduation) Students also need to request their official ACT or SAT test scores be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse directly from the testing organization. This is most easily arranged online at either www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com, click on send scores follow the prompts and use the NCAA code of 9999 The NCAA Amateur Athletic Survey The best time to apply is the spring of your junior year, however students may also apply in the senior year
Students: Be Your Own Agent Keep track of athletic accomplishments Prepare a resume Create a YouTube video Increase visibility (club/travel team, summer camp, AAU etc.) Talk with high school and club coaches Have unofficial transcripts sent to the coaches for a pre-evaluation
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