How to Become a Student-Athlete
The Intercollegiate Athletics Program at Franciscan University offer 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, the AMCC, and ECAC give Student-Athletes the possibility for a very high level of competition against institutions from around the country.
Franciscan University is committed to upholding the NCAA Division III rules and regulations. Click here to find out more.
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.
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 season (12 credit minimum for undergrad, 9 credit for grad)
b. Must maintain minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA
c. Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements after the end of each academic year
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.
3. Apply to Franciscan University of Steubenville
To apply to Franciscan University, call (800)783-6226, or visit the online application site.
4. Pre-Participation Forms
Pre-participation forms are the required forms necessary to tryout or practice for a varsity sport. For fall student-athletes, forms are due by August 1. For winter student-athletes, forms are due by October 1. For spring student-athletes, forms are due by February 1.
Step 1:
Download and print all 4 forms. (Adobe Acrobat required)
1. Physical Exam Form 2012-13 (All
student-athletes must obtain a new physical for each academic
school year.)
2. Medical History Evaluation Form 2012-13
3. Certification of Insurance & Liability
2012-13
4. Athlete Consent and HIPAA Release Form
2012-13
Step 2:
The Physical Exam Form must be
completed by a physician.
The other three forms (Medical History Evaluation, Certification
of Insurance & Liability, Athlete Consent and HIPAA Release)
must be filled out by the student-athlete (and parent(s) if
applicable).
Step 3:
Mail or fax all forms to:
Franciscan University of
Steubenville
Athletic Department ATTN: Kelly Gaughan
1235 University Blvd.
Steubenville OH. 43952
Fax: (740) 283-6437
5. Participation Fee
In order to participate in intercollegiate sports at Franciscan University, there is an athletic participation fee of $175.00 per sport, 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.
