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The University of Central Arkansas is a fully accredited institution located in the growing community of Conway, Arkansas, population 58,000, just 30 minutes from Little Rock. The University is affiliated with
NCAA Division I and competes in 17 varsity sports as a member of the
Southland Conference.
Student-Athlete Handbook
UCA Athletic Department Manual
Compliance Manual
2010-11 NCAA Division I Manual
Guide To NCAA Rules For Boosters And Friends Of The University of Central Arkansas
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
University of Central Arkansas Athletic Department
PO Box 5004
Conway, AR. 72035
501-450-3150
Dr. Brad Teague
Director of Athletics
501-450-3150
Natalie Shock
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA
501-450-3212
Darrell Walsh
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance
501-450-3255
Important Terms for Prospective Student-Athletes
Prospective-Student Athlete- Any student who has started classes for the ninth grade.
Official Visit- A visit to a university campus paid in whole or in part by the university. Official Visits can be no longer than 48 hours. A prospective student-athlete is limited to five official visits (no more than one per university). A prospect may only make an official visit to a university campus after the start of his/her senior year of high school.
Men's Basketball Exception- In the case of men's basketball, a prospect may not make an official visit before January 1 of his junior year in high school. Additionally, no official vists are permitted during the summer between the prospect's junior and senior years in high school.
Unofficial Visit- A visit made to a university campus at the prospect's expense. The university may provide transportation to view off-campus practice or competition sites within a 30-mile radius. Unlike official visits, a prospect may make an unofficial visit to a university campus anytime during their high school career and there is no limit on the number of unofficial visits a prospect can make.
National Letter of Intent- The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is an official document usesd by universities to establish a prospective student-athlete's commitment to attend a certain university.
Recruiting Contact- Any face-to-face, off-campus encounter between a prospect, prospect's parents (or legal guardian) or relative and a university staff employee or athletics representative, if the conversation goes beyond a greeting.
Please note that coaches are NOT allowed to return your call until after July 1 (except football and basketball) prior to your senior year in high school. However, you may call the coach at your expense anytime. A coach may not write or e-mail you until September 1 of your junior year in high school, but you may write them at anytime.
Recruiting Evaluation- Any off-campus activity designed to assess a prospect's academic qualifications or athletic ability. Examples of an evaluation include reviewing transcripts on the high school campus or watching practices and/or games.
Eligibility- Click here for a
quick reference to eligibility. Click here for an
eligibility worksheet.
Helpful Links
The NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete- This website is a great tool for all high school students who wish to participate in collegiate athletics. It will answer your questions regarding academic eligibility standards, financial aid, recruiting guidelines and many other topics.
Click here for the guide.
National Letter of Intent- This website will provide information that all prospective student-athletes should know before signing the National Letter of Intent (NLI).
NCAA Clearinghouse- All high school students who wish to participate in collegiate athletics at the Division I level must certify their eligibility through the NCAA Clearinghouse. When you are ready to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse, this website will guide you through the process.
UCA Admissions- This page will help a potential student-athlete start the admissison process to the University of Central Arkansas.
Click on the sport to contact the coaching staff about your interest to play for UCA:
Baseball
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track
Football
Men's and Women's Golf
Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer
Softball
Women's Tennis
Volleyball
General questions regarding your eligibility can be directed to Natalie Shock, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, at (501) 450-3212 or
natalies@uca.edu.
We thank you for your interest in UCA Athletics. Go Bears! Go Sugar Bears!