Columbus State University Athletics

NCAA Eligibility Center 
In order to be eligible for practice and competition, every prospective student-athlete needs to register and meet eligibility and certification standards set forth by NCAA Eligibility Center.  

Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website for more information related to the following: 

• Academics and Athletics Certification 
• International student athletes
• Registration checklist 
• Frequently asked questions resource 

Recruiting 
NCAA member schools have adopted rules to create an equitable recruiting environment that promotes student-athlete well-being. The rules define who may be involved in the recruiting process, when recruiting may occur and the conditions under which recruiting may be conducted. Recruiting rules seek, as much as possible, to control intrusions into the lives of student-athletes. 

The NCAA defines recruiting as “any solicitation of prospective student-athletes or their parents by an institutional staff member or by a representative of the institution’s athletics interests for the purpose of securing a prospective student-athlete’s enrollment and ultimate participation in the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program.” 

Please visit the NCAA Recruiting website for more information related to the following: 

• Recruiting visits 
• Signing dates 
• Recruitment calendars