Highlander Athletics

The Radford University Office of Compliance

Compliance with NCAA regulations is of the highest priority for our athletic programs and institution. We need your assistance in complying with NCAA rules. When you are faced with a situation and unsure how to respond, we strongly urge you to contact our Compliance Office at (540) 831-5455 before acting. Your continued interest and support of the Radford University athletic programs is appreciated.

Stephanie Stacer
Compliance Coordinator
Radford University
P.O. Box 6913
Radford, VA 24142
Phone: 540-831-5455
Fax: 540-831-6095
E-Mail:

Information For All Prospective Student-Athletes

Information For All Highlander Club Members

Rules Governing Benefits For Enrolled Student-Athletes Rules Governing Recruiting
Definitions You Should Know Rules Governing Contacts With Prospects

Things You Should Know Prospective Student-Athlete
Any student who has entered the ninth grade.

Official Visit
A visit to a college campus paid in whole or in part by the college. Official visits can be no longer than 48 hours. A prospective student-athlete is limited to 5 official visits. (one per university)

Unofficial Visit:
A visit made to a college campus at the prospect's expense. The college may provide free tickets to an on-campus athletics event in which the college team competes. Transportation to view off-campus practice or competition sites within 30-mile radius are also allowable. There is no limit on the number of unofficial visits a prospect can make.

National Letter of Intent
Official documentation administered by the Collegiate Commissioners Association and used by universities to establish a prospect's commitment to attend a certain university.

Recruiting Contact
Any face-to-face, off-campus encounter between a prospect, prospect's parents (or legal guardian) or relative and a college staff employee or athletics representative; if the conversation goes beyond a greeting.

Recruiting Evaluation
Any off-campus activity designed to assess a prospect's academic qualifications or athletic ability. (reviewing transcripts on the high school campus or watching practices / games)

Please note that coaches are NOT allowed to call or return your calls until after July 1st (except baseball) prior your senior year in high school. However, you are allowed to call them at any time. If a prospective student-athlete emails a coach the coach is not allowed to reply to them until September of your junior year in high school.