Information for Prospective Student-Athletes

A prospective student-athlete is any student who has started classes for ninth grade. 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 individuals relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students generally.

Recruiting Resources:

NCAA Eligibility Center
  • Registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center is required for official visits
Division I Initial Eligibility Toolkit
National Letter of Intent (NLI)
NCAA 2025-26 Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete
NCAA Information for International Student-Athletes
NCAA Transfer Guidelines

Academic Information

Division I Academic Standards
International Academic Requirements

Villanova Admissions Resources:

Undergraduate Admissions
Transfer Applicants
Graduate Admissions
Villanova Office of Financial Assistance