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Important Notice to Incoming Freshmen and New Transfer Student-Athletes

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East Stroudsburg University
Koehler Fieldhouse
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-3642
(570) 422-3306 (Fax)


Director
Intercollegiate Athletics

Tom Gioglio
(570) 422-3642


Director
Sports Information

Greg Knowlden
gknowlden@
po-box.esu.edu

(570) 422-3312

 


Incoming students should join the NCAA Eligibility Center (previously the NCAA Clearinghouse) at the end of their junior year of high school, or as soon as possible. Students may register online at the following link - NCAA Eligibility Center. From this site, you will be able to view mandatory eligibility requirements for incoming students.

To be eligible during your first year at East Stroudsburg University, you must meet the initial eligibility core course and test score requirements.

You must also successfully complete the amateurism section on the initial eligibility website prior to being certified for athletics competition.

Please utilize the link below to access mandatory information regarding initial eligibility and amateurism requirements for incoming students.

NCAA Eligibility Center


Important NCAA Compliance Notice to Our Parents, Fans and Booster Club Members


East Stroudsburg University sincerely appreciates your strong support to the intercollegiate athletic program. The University is committed to competitive athletic teams with goals which are consistent with the mission of the university, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

As a member of the NCAA, East Stroudsburg University is responsible for institutionally controlling its athletic program. Under this principle, the University is held accountable for the actions of all athletic representatives.

By NCAA definition, and "athletic representative" is any individual who is a member of an East Stroudsburg University booster club, has made contributions to the booster club of to the athletic department, or is involved in any way in promoting the athletic program.

Athletic representatives are prohibited by NCAA rules from making in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts with prospective student athletes or their family members.

Athletic representatives are also prohibited from providing student athletes with any "extra benefits." Examples of extra benefits include the provision of cash or loans, transportation, meals, clothes, housing, entertainment, gifts and any other benefit offered to a student athlete.

NCAA rules allow not more than four complimentary admissions per home or away contest per student-athlete in the sport in which the individual participates. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to list recipients under another student-athlete's name to obtain more than four admissions. Complimentary admissions shall be distributed to not more than four persons designated by the student-athlete who have identified themselves and signed a receipt therefore.

If you have any questions regarding NCAA rules and regulations, please contact Dr. Carey Snyder, Associate Athletic Director, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 or call 570-422-3034.

We are grateful for your support of intercollegiate athletes. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance with our NCAA compliance program.
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