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Promotional Activity General Policies
1. The necessary application must be completed in its entirety, a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the requested deadline, before Villanova Athletics will consider the request.
2. Completion of a request form in a timely manner, and approval from the Compliance Office, does not guarantee the Athletic Marketing Office will fulfill the request.
3. Villanova Athletics items will not be donated to other colleges or universities.
4. Pursuant to NCAA regulations, items will not be donated to any entity that benefits a high-school, high-school aged students, or affiliates of any high-school aged students.
Promotional Activity: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Villanova Athletics able to accept personal items, such as a T-shirt or ball, to be autographed by members of the team?
Due to the volume and frequency of requests, Villanova Athletics cannot accept items to be autographed. If the Department of Athletics is able to provide an autographed item, Villanova will provide it. Any item received by the Department of Athletics will be returned unsigned.
2. Can an autographed item be purchased from Villanova Athletics?
No. The Department of Athletics is not in the business of selling autographed items. Some donated items, however, do require a handling charge.
3. Can an autographed item be used as an auction or raffle item at a fundraiser?
Yes (with approval from the Compliance Office).
4. Does Villanova Athletics make autographed items available to individuals?
The Villanova Department of Athletics provides autographed items to charitable, educational, and some institutional entities. Typically this is limited to organizations, not individuals.
5. Will Villanova Athletics consider a donation for the benefit of a religious organization? Yes.
6. Will Villanova Athletics consider a donation to a profitable corporate entity?
No. This rule is strictly enforced and governed by the NCAA. Villanova Athletics is also prohibited from providing any item to a charitable organization/event that is sponsored or cosponsored by a commercial entity.
7. I received an item for a charitable organization last year. Can I receive another item this year?
The Villanova Department of Athletics will provide a maximum of one autographed item per organization, per year. Receipt of an item in no way guarantees subsequent donations.
8. Will Villanova student-athletes make personal appearances?
Student-athletes are not permitted to make appearances during their season. The Compliance Office must approve all student-athlete appearances. Even if the University approves the request, there is no guarantee that the student-athlete will be willing and able to fulfill the request.
