NCAA Compliance - Prospective Students - Virginia Union University Athletics

Thank you for your consideration to join the proud tradition of The Panther Nation! The process to become a Division II student-athlete involves many steps and we want to make that process simple for you.

Prospective Student-Athletes
The first thing you need to do if you are interested in playing a sport in college is to register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center. The next step is taking care of business with your high school classes. Check out the NCAA Division II Initial Eligibility Requirements sheet below.

NCAA Definition of Prospective Student-Athlete
13.02.9 - A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete, if the institution provides such an individual (or the individual's relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students generally. An individual remains a prospective student-athlete until one of the following occurs (whichever occurs earlier):

a) The individual officially registers and enrolls in a minimum full-time program of studies and attends classes in any term of a four-year collegiate institution's regular academic year (excluding summer); or
b) The individual participates in a regular-squad practice or competition at a four-year collegiate institution.

ACADEMIC CERTIFICATION
Incoming Freshman Guidelines:
1. Complete financial aid application online www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center ($70 Registration Fee)
            Web address: www.eligibilitycenter.org
            Customer service: 1-877-262-1492
            More Information: Guide for the College-Board Student-Athlete (www.ncaa.org)
            Complete the Student Release Form
            Complete Amateurism Certification
NOTE: All prospective student-athletes intending to enroll in an NCAA Division II institution for the first time on or after August 1, 2007 must complete the NCAA Amateurism Certification questionnaire.

DIVISION II REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduate from High School
2. Complete 16 core courses: 3 years of English, 2 years of Mathematics (algebra 1 or higher), 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (including one-year of lab science if offered by your high school), 3 additional years of English, Mathematics or Natural/Physical Science, 2 years of Social Science and 4 years of additional courses (from any category above, or foreign language, or comparative religion or philosophy)
3. Earn a 2.000 grade-point average or better in your core courses; And
4. Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68.

After completing registration, you will be considered a:
1. QUALIFIER, you can practice or compete for Virginia Union University during your first year of enrollment as a Full-time student; you can receive an athletics scholarship during your first year enrolled; and you can play four seasons within 10 full-time semesters in your sport as long as you maintain progress toward- degree from year to year.
2. PARTIAL QUALIFIER, you do not meet the academic requirements listed above but you have graduated from High School and meet one of the following: The combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum scores of 68; OR completion of 16 core courses with a 2.000 core-course grade-point average. As a Partial Qualifier, you: Can practice with your team at its home facility during your first year of college; Can receive an athletics scholarship during your first year of college; Cannot compete during your first year of college; and Can play four seasons within 10 full-time semesters in your sport as long as you maintain progress-toward-degree from year to year.
3. NON-QUALIFIER, you did not graduate from High School, OR if you graduated you are missing both the core courses grade-point average AND the required ACT or SAT scores. As a Non-qualifier you: Cannot practice or compete for FSU during first year in college (must serve a year in residence- 2 full-time semesters); Cannot receive an athletics scholarship during your first year of college, although you may receive need-based financial aid; and Can play four seasons within 10 full-time semesters in your sport as long as you maintain progress-toward-degree from year to year.

NCAA Initial- Eligibility Center -- (www.eligibilitycenter.org)

·         Additional Resources Links
·         NCAA Eligibility Center Brochure
·         College Bound Student-Athlete Guide
·         National Letter of Intent-link
·         Your Path to the Student-Athlete Experience
·         DII Quick Reference Guide
·         How to Request Final Amateurism Certification
·         Requesting Amateurism Video
·         Frequently Asked Questions for International College Bound Student-Athletes

Future Transfers

Student-athletes interested in transferring to Virginia Union University must obtain permission to contact from their current or previous institution's athletics compliance office or director of athletics prior to initiating communication (e.g., email or phone calls) with VUU coaches or athletic department staff members.
Institutions submitting permission to contact may either fax documentation to VUU Compliance Office at 804-354-5933 or email the compliance director. VUU’s coaches may contact student-athletes interested in transferring after permission to contact is received in our compliance office.

Transfer Release Form (from all institutions attended)
All college transcripts
Transfer Evaluation form
48C reports from NCAA Eligibility Center
Account for time form

Transfer students must students must also fill out appropriate forms and file with the Vice President of Student Affairs pertaining to any social disciplinary action that occurred at their previous institution. Note: Any undisclosed information that may be detrimental to the integrity of Virginia Union University may result in termination of athletic award and/or loss of further participation Virginia Union University.

Figure 14-7
Two-Year College Transfer Requirements

Two Year Transfer Requirements Effective August 1, 2016 Qualifier with no four-year attendance and ONLY one full-time semester/quarter at two-year institution	All other qualifiers, partial qualifiers and nonqualifiers		All other qualifiers, partial qualifiers and nonqualifiers
ONLY one full-time semester/quarter	Two full-time semesters/three full-time quarters		Two full-time semesters/three full-time quarters
12 semester- or quarter-hours of transferable degree credit	12 semester- or 12 quarter-hours of transferable degree credit per term of attendance: ? Six semester-/eight quarter-hours of transferable English; ? Three semester-/four quarter-hours of transferable math; and ? Three semester-/four quarter-hours of transferable science		Graduate
Cumulative GPA of 2.200		Cumulative GPA of 2.200*
Limit of two physical education activity credits for credit requirements and GPA		Limit of two physical education activity credits for credit requirements and GPA

International Students
Virginia Union University works diligently to make its admission process as easy as possible. If your questions regarding admission to VUU cannot be answered through this website please contact us by email at enrollmentmanagement@vuu.edu or by 804-342-3570.
Virginia Union University (VUU) students having earned college credits after high school graduation are classified as transfer applicants. We have established a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) between Virginia Union University and Virginia Community College System (VCCS). If you are transferring from a non-VCCS school, please proceed with the application process in conjunction with the standard application requirements. View VCSS that participate in GAA List
Eligibility
Students who were previously enrolled at VUU and transferred back to a VCCS college to complete the transfer-oriented associate degree are not eligible for participation in the GAA. VCCS students who do not meet the GAA eligibility requirements listed above are eligible to apply for admission to VUU but will not be guaranteed admission under this agreement.
Application Checklist

VUU Application and $25 non-refundable application fee
Official copy of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts translated in English
Official copy of test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, WEAC). At least one of the four.
Financial Verification Form
Copy of Passport
Complete Student Health Evaluation Form

Frequently Answered Questions
I am currently in the United States on a visitor's visa. How do I change my status to F-1?
It is difficult and time consuming to change your status from a visitor's visa to a student visa unless U.S. immigration inspection noted in your passport that you were a prospective student at the time of your initial U.S. entry. Be aware that the change can be very time consuming and that you are legally unable to begin studies before the approval has been granted. You may want to consider leaving the country and re-entering with a student visa. If you decide you want to attempt the change of status in the country, you should contact VUU Enrollment Management staff to begin the paperwork as soon as you have been accepted by VUU.

How do I apply for a visa in my home country?
Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the city in your country nearest your home town to find out what the procedure is for applying for a nonimmigrant visa. You may need an appointment, or walk-in hours may be available. Prior to meeting with Embassy officials, you will need to pay a SEVIS fee to the U.S. government. At the time of your interview you will need to take along your passport, I-20 or DS-2019, documentation of your financial ability to support yourself and proof that you have ties to your home country.

I want to bring my spouse and children with me when I study. What shall I do?
You will need to send VUU proof of your financial ability to support your family while you are a student. Once that has been obtained, VUU will issue an I-20 or DS-2019 with your family listed as your dependents. Your spouse and children will then make an appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, bringing along their I-20 or DS-2019, a copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, a copy of your passport and visa, proof of your financial abilities, and proof of their ties to your home country.

I have been accepted at VUU and plan to begin in the fall. What shall I bring with me when I come?
You will, of course, want to bring personal clothing, money, photos of your family, and at least one small item of significance to you from home. In addition, we recommend that you bring at least one article of traditional clothing for wearing at special events and, if possible, small items of cultural art to decorate your apartment or room and to share during special occasions.

I will be staying in a VUU residence hall. What do I need to furnish my room?
Your room will be furnished with all necessary furniture, but you will need bedding and toiletries. However, you may find it less expensive and more convenient to wait until you come to campus and purchase those items at a local store.

Will I be able to work while I am a student?
You are legally allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks. Unless you have special permission from the Immigration Service, which is granted only in limited situations, you must confine this work to on-campus positions only. We encourage you to concentrate on studies and not seek any on-campus employment for at least one year following your initial entry.

I have been accepted at VUU and plan to begin in the fall. What should I expect when I go through immigration inspection upon arrival?
You will be asked to produce your I-20 or DS-2019 or F-1 visa, passport and a small white card that you were handed on the airplane. Please be very careful in completing that card - make sure that your name matches the way your name is written in your visa. In addition, it is possible that the inspector will ask you for your financial documentation to prove that you have the means to pay for your education. Please have all these documents on your person, and not packed in your luggage.

The school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.