Compliance with NCAA regulations is of the highest priority to Radford University and the Department of Athletics. The purpose of the Radford University Athletics Compliance Office is to ensure the University's nearly 300 student- athletes and coaches abide by the NCAA Division I rules and regulations; while also educating university staff, alumni, boosters, and donors.
Prior to a prospective student- athlete's arrival to RU, the Compliance Office confirms each individual's eligibility to practice, compete, and receive financial aid at the NCAA Division I level. During each student-athlete's tenure at Radford, the Compliance Office continually advises and monitors his or her progress towards a successful graduation.
Additionally, the Radford Compliance Office is committed and compelled to enforce the rules and regulations in the areas of recruiting, amateurism, financial aid, and extra benefits. The RU Compliance Office works closely with each of the team's coaches in these areas and notifies the NCAA and the Big South Conference of all violations - should they occur.
The importance of following all NCAA guidelines is imperative to maintaining the integrity of Radford University and its intercollegiate athletics. Strict adherence to rules is a never-ending process that requires the combined effort of the Department of Athletics, student-athletes, coaches, and the entire university community. Therefore, in order to protect the eligibility of current and prospective student-athletes, the Radford University Athletics Compliance Office urges you to "Always, Ask before you Act."
Compliance Forms
Prospective Student-Athletes
General
Eligibility Center - What Prospects need to know
Amateurism Registration Guide
NCAA College-Bound Student-Athlete
High School Counselors
Eligibility Standards Guide
Reports
APR Explanation Sheet
APR - Academic Progress Report
GSR Explanation Sheet
GSR - Graduation Success Rate
Federal Graduation Rate with GSR information
Boosters
General
Guide to NCAA Rules
Agents
General
Agent Registration Form
Student-Athletes
General
Academic Improvement Form
Summer School Financial Aid Application
Team Transportation Release
Coaches
General
Coaches Designation Form
Volunteer Coach Form
Occasional Team Meals Form
Voluntary Withdrawal Form
Individual Department Staff Permissible Activities
Recruiting
General
NCAA Guide to Transfers - Transfers 101
NCAA International Student-Athlete Academic Standards Guide
Monthly Contact Evaluation Log
Calendars
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Track and Cross Country
Volleyball
All Other Sports
Quick Reference Guides
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
All Other Sports
Overall NCAA Guide
Visits
General
Official Visit Guide
Unofficial Visit Guide
Unofficial Visit Form
Official Visit Forms
Official Visit Request
Student Host Form
Reimbursement Form
Cancellation Form
Declaration Form
Associated Items
Ticket Request Form
Play and Practice
Team Travel
Team Travel Itinerary Form
General
Play and Practice Blank Form
Participation Record
Participation Report
NCAA's 20 hour and 8 hour Quick Reference
Declaration/Scheduling
Declaration Form
Counting Sheets
Contest Scheduling Form
Track and Field Contest Counting Guide
Past Compliance Newsletters
2009
May - Voluntary summer workouts, competition between terms, student-athletes' acceptance of
prize money
June - Limit on the number of student-athletes participating in outside summer
competition, transportation for student-athletes to summer jobs
July - Early academic certification, playing and practice changes effective August 1, 2009
August - Practice and competition certification, social networking websites and microblogs
September - Practice limits, departure to and return from away games
October - Official visits
November - Unofficial visits, ticket requests for prospective student-athletes
December - Countable athletically related activities, voluntary activities, winter break
2010
January - Admissions updates, spring enrollees
February - New legislation: unethical conduct, practice between midnight and 5:00am, permissible
activities for noncoaching staff members with sport-specific responsibilities