The Intercollegiate Athletics Program at Franciscan University offers Students-Athletes the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate sports at a high level while focusing on the integration of sports and spirituality. Franciscan's affiliation with the NCAA and the PAC gives Student-Athletes the possibility for a very high level of competition against institutions from around the country.
In order to be a part of the Intercollegiate program, preparation and planning must be taken by the prospective student-athlete. Below is a list of resources to get started.
HOW TO BECOME A STUDENT-ATHLETE
1. Eligibility
Per NCAA Bylaw 14.2, a student-athlete has a total of 10 semesters to complete 4 seasons of intercollegiate participation in any one sport.
In addition, Franciscan University requires that the following criteria are met in order to participate:
a. Must maintain full-time status during the season (12 credit minimum for undergrad, 9 credit for grad)
b. Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements after the end of each academic year
For specific eligibility questions, contact Alexis Basil, Coordinator of Compliance at (740) 284-5810 or abasil@franciscan.edu
Division III Compliance Information Video
2. Contact Admissions or a Head Coach
As a first step on your way to being a Baron, please feel free to contact the Franciscan admission department at (800) 783-6226, or visit the admissions website.
To contact a coach, call (740) 283-6313, or for a complete list of athletic department staff, visit the athletics directory.
3. Apply to Franciscan University of Steubenville
To apply to Franciscan University, call (800) 783-6226, or visit the online application site.
4. Transfer Students
If you are interested in transferring to Franciscan University from your current NCAA Division I or II institution, Franciscan University will need to receive written permission to contact you from your current institution before our coaches can contact you directly.
If you are interested in transferring from Franciscan University to an NCAA Division I or II institution, you are required to contact your current coach and the Compliance Coordinator to grant permission to the other institution to contact you.
If you are interested in either transferring to Franciscan University from another NCAA Division III institution or from Franciscan University to another D-III institution, the NCAA grants NCAA Division III Student-Athletes the right to Self-Release for a limited period of time. You must fill out the form linked below and send this to the potential institution. While you are still highly encouraged to notify your current coach of the desire to pursue a transfer, this allows the conversation to remain confidential for a limited period until a decision has been reached.
NCAA Division III Self-Release - If interested in transferring to Franciscan, complete this form and submit to Alexis Basil at abasil@franciscan.edu.
Learn more about becoming a Division III student-athlete by registering for a free profile page through the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Note: Franciscan University coaches cannot speak with you regarding a possible transfer until this Self-Release form is on file with the Department.
5. Participation Fee
In order to participate in intercollegiate sports at Franciscan University, there is an athletic participation fee of $300.00 per academic year. This fee assists in deferring the costs of running a varsity athletics program.
6. Commit to the Team
Let the head coach know of your intent to be a member of the team.
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Summary of NCAA Division III Regulations for Student-Athletes
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NCAA Division III Manual
NCAA Division III Rules Test
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