UNIVERSITY SPORTS GUIDANCE & SERVICES

 

Assessment & Evaluation: University Sports will discuss academic and athletic expectations for the student-athlete and his/her parents.  Assessment and evaluation will include:

    •    Sport specific/athletic ability and evaluation

    •    Academic standards and evaluation

    •    Goals and expectations academically and athletically

The assessment and evaluation process will also review and discuss what type college or university will be best suited for the student-athlete based on location/region in the United States, size of the college/university, academic desires, and athletic goals.

 

Testing: University Sports will coordinate for each student-athlete the necessary testing needed to attend college/university in the United States.  Both the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be required for student-athletes.

 

Eligibility: University Sports will coordinate and oversee the necessary requirements for academic and athletic eligibility, including:

    •    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Intercollegiate Athletic Association

(NAIA) Eligibility Center

    •    Review of Core academic courses needed for eligibility

    •    Amateurism eligibility

    •    NCAA/NAIA Compliance

 

Recruitment Process: University Sports will customize a strategy and plan in the recruiting process of the student-athlete to include:

    •    List of colleges/universities that fit the student-athlete criteria

    •    Recruiting profile (curriculum vitae)

    •    Advice on communication with coaches

    •    Playing video/tape (if necessary), at an additional cost

 

Academic Acceptance: University Sports will provide step-by-step guidance and coordination of college/university acceptance, including:

    •    Application process

    •    Submitting of academic documents and grades

    •    Coordination of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

    •    Financial documentation (financial aid, if necessary)

    •    Room and board coordination (housing/accommodation and meal plans)

    •    Medical forms, health insurance coordination

 

Student Visa/Immigration: University Sports will provide guidance in the student visa and immigration process, including:

    •    Student visa application (F-1)

    •    Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), 1-2 or DS-2019 forms issued by         college/university

 

General Guidance: University Sports will also provide general guidance to ensure that student-athletes have a smooth transition to high school/university, including:

    •    Student orientation/registration

    •    Flights, transportation, travel logistics

    •    Health insurance

    •    Packing