Prospective Student-Athletes
Helpful Links: If you are considering the decision to join the excellent tradition of Duquesne University athletics -or you are the parent of a child who hopes to do so - the Compliance Office wants to make the journey toward becoming a student-athlete at the Division I level as easy as possible. At times, this process can be confusing, but the goal of this site is to offer helpful information and links pertaining to the areas of NCAA recruiting and eligibility regulations. Feel free to browse through this page to learn more...and best of luck! To learn more about the Admissions process at Duquesne University click the link below: http://duq.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions Visit the Duquesne University Financial Aid website to learn more about financial aid options that are available. Top 5 Things a Prospective Student-Athlete Should Know
Incoming Freshmen If you are a high school student about to graduate, you will need to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies both the academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound student-athletes who wish to compete in NCAA Division I athletics. You are responsible for achieving and protecting your eligibility status! The NCAA's Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete provides the most comprehensive information in regards to the NCAA Eligibility Center process. Incoming Freshmen: Academic CertificationThe NCAA Eligibility Center verifies the academic and amateur status of all student-athletes who wish to compete in Division I athletics. College-bound student-athletes who want to practice, compete and receive athletically related financial aid during their first year at a Division I school need to meet the following requirements:
For Division I student-athletes who will enroll in August 2016 and later, the requirements to compete in the first year will change. In addition to the above standards, prospects must:
National Letter of Intent (NLI) The National Letter of Intent is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution.
To learn more about the NLI process visit their website: www.nationalletter.org/index.html Incoming Freshmen: Amateurism CertificationAmateurism certification ensures that NCAA amateurism regulations are applied uniformly for incoming student-athletes. The process is a collaborative effort among student-athletes, NCAA member schools and the NCAA Eligibility Center., which determines initial amateur and academic eligibility. As part of the process, each college-bound student-athlete is asked to answer several questions regarding his or her sports-participation history. This is to capture a better picture of the prospect's amateur status and to identify any potential issues that might conflict with NCAA rules. If the answers indicate a possible violation, the amateur-certification staff will work with the school to determine the facts. If the agreed-upon facts indicate a violation occurred, an eligibility penalty will be imposed based on the severity of the violations. Penalties include repayment of money, sitting out a specified number of games or, in rare cases, permanent ineligibility. The following high school athletics activities may be reviewed in determining a college-bound student-athlete's amateurism status:
Prior to September 1, at the beginning of the prospective student-athlete's junior year of high school, a coach may send the following information to a prospective student-athlete:
After September 1, at the beginning of the prospective student-athlete's junior year of high school, a coach may send general correspondence related to athletics, including electronic correspondence. Key Definitions to Know:
International Students International student interested in coming to Duquesne University must also be certified through the NCAA Eligibility Center. Since each international college-bound student-athlete's academic circumstances are unique, the NCAA division and the respective country determines the standards. The information provided on this site should help to guide you through the process of being certified through the NCAA Eligibility Center. In addition, if you need additional information about getting admitted to Duquesne University, please visit the Office of International Programs website. International Students: NCAA Eligibility CenterAn international student-athlete must meet minimum academic standards in order to be eligible for practice, competition and athletics financial aid his or her first year. These standards are outlined in the Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility. Since each international college-bound student-athlete's academic circumstances are unique, the NCAA division and the respective country determines the standards. A minimum score on either the ACT or the SAT plus an acceptable grade-point average is required. In addition, a minimum number of approved core courses must be achieved, which will be equivalent to a country's academic credential presented. And finally, proof of graduation must be included on the academic credential or submitted separately. Again, please consult the NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility to learn the requirements for an international college-bound student-athlete's country (countries). The NCAA's Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete provides the most comprehensive information in regards to the NCAA Eligibility Center process. In addition, the International Student-Athlete Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) helps provide even more insight into the certification process for an international student. Transfer Students When you begin to think about transferring to a new school, understand that the rules are different depending on whether you want to transfer to an NCAA Division I, II or III school. Check out the following link for more information about transferring: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/current/want-transfer The rules also depend on whether you are currently enrolled at a two-year or a four-year school. Please keep in mind that there are many rules governing transfer student-athletes. The information on below is meant to provide you with an understanding of how to begin the transfer process. For a deeper look at the rules and how they might affect you, please review the Transfer 101 guide below. "Permission to Contact" In general, if you are enrolled as a full-time student at an NCAA or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) four-year school and you want to transfer to a different NCAA school to play, your current school's athletics director must give written permission-to-contact to the new coach or member of the athletics staff before you or your parents can talk with one of them. That is called having a permission-to-contact letter. You may write to any NCAA school saying that you are interested in transferring, but the new coach cannot discuss transfer opportunities with you unless he or she has received written permission-to-contact from your current school. How do I get a "permission to contact" letter? Communication is key if you are interested in transferring. When requesting a "permission to contact" letter, talk to your current coach and/or current Compliance Officer about your decision to transfer and what schools you would like to have the "permission to contact" letter sent too. Then an athletics department staff member at your current school (i.e., Compliance Officer, or Athletic Director) will forward this letter to the school(s) you are interested in transferring, too. |
