Prospective Chippewas
 ELIGIBILITY AND AMATEURISM |
 RECRUITING |
 EXTRA BENEFITS |
If you are interested in joining the Chippewas Family, provided below is an outline of applicable information regarding eligibility standards and the recruiting process. For additional resources, please click the tabs above or follow the links referenced at the conclusion of this page.
Who is a Prospective Student-Athlete?
Oftentimes referred to as a RECRUIT or PROSPECT...
A Prospective Student-Athlete, for all sports (except Men's Basketball), is any student who has started classes for the ninth grade.
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In men's basketball, a prospective student-athlete is any individual who has started classes for the seventh grade.
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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 generally provide to all prospective students.
Note to Transfers
Under current NCAA guidelines, institutional staff members at Central Michigan University may not respond via e-mail or telephone to any four-year transfer, prior to obtaining 'permission to contact' from the first institution. The release may be emailed directly to Central Michigan University's Compliance Staff. Generally, four-year transfer students must also obtain an additional release from their previous institution to be immediately eligible for competition at Central Michigan University.
On October 15, 2018, NCAA transfer guidelines changed. Students wishing to transfer must provide written notification of transfer to their compliance office. 'Permission to contact' is no longer required at the Division-I and II levels.
Additional Links
Guide for College Bound Student-Athletes