Welcome to the Saint Joseph's University athletic compliance website. This page contains vital information for incoming student-athletes and incoming students who wish to try out for a varsity athletic team. If you have any questions please contact:
Renie Shields - Director for Compliance Services
Phone: 610-660-2584
Fax: 610-660-1716
Email: shields@sju.edu
Ken Krimmel- Assistant Director for Compliance Services
Phone: 610-660-1729
Fax: 610-660-1716
Email: kkrimmel@sju.edu
SAINT JOSEPH'S/NCAA Links/Documents
Saint Joseph's University Incoming Student-Athlete Checklist
Admissions
Be sure you have received your official acceptance letter from the Saint Joseph's University Admissions Office. If you did not, contact the admissions office to be sure your application is complete.
Once you receive the official acceptance letter, complete the enrollment confirmation form and submit your security and housing deposit by May 1.
Log in to the my.sju.edu website and click on the "NEW HAWKS" tab. On this site you will be able to find out important deadlines for housing and meal plan options, placement tests, and additional freshman information. (Do not ignore the deadlines. Your coach does not take care of this for you!)
Eligibility Center
Incoming Freshmen who have taken an official visit and/or signed a National Letter of Intent:
• Complete the Amateurism questionnaire. This includes submitting a final authorization signature (the signature is to be submitted after April 1).
• SAT and/or ACT Test Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Eligibility Center.
• Final Official Transcript, with proof of graduation, must be sent to the Eligibility Center.
Incoming Freshmen who plan to walk on to the team:
• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center as soon as possible: www.eligibilitycenter.org,
• Once you register you will be required to do the following to be considered a "qualifier":
  – Complete the Eligibility Center application
  – Complete the Amateurism Questionnaire. This includes submitting a final authorization signature (the signature is to be submitted after April 1).
  – SAT and/or ACT Test Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to the Eligibility Center.
  – Final Official Transcript must be sent to the Eligibility Center.
If you registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center and completed all of the above, the Eligibility Center will contact you via e-mail (the e-mail address you submitted on the Eligibility Center application) to inform you of your eligibility status.
If you registered, but did not complete one or more of the above, the Eligibility Center will contact you via e-mail (the e-mail address you submitted with the Eligibility Center application).
**Keep in mind that the NCAA Eligibility Center and the Saint Joseph's University (SJU) Admissions Office are two separate offices that each require their own set of academic information. The SJU Admissions Office does not forward your official high school transcript or your SAT and/or ACT test scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center (and vice versa). It is your responsibility to be sure both offices receive the information requested.**
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Saint Joseph's University Varsity Sport Screen
If you are a recruited athlete, or you have informed the sport coach of your intention to be part of the team for the upcoming season, you are to complete the Varsity Sport Screen Questionnaire. The Varsity Sport Screen Questionnaire will be assigned to you through the ARMS Software System and should be completed no later than August 1. The information you provide pertaining to your athletic career will be used for your bio on SJUHawks.com and for other publicity purposes.
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Pre Participation Physical Exam
All Student-Athletes are required to complete a pre-participation physical exam (PPE), by SJU team physicians prior to starting team practice. You can find the PPE form here.
All incoming Student-Athletes (freshman/transfers) will have the physical scheduled on campus shortly after arrival and prior to the start of the first scheduled practice. A copy of the physical form that was submitted to SJU Student Health Services is not acceptable for athletics.Â
Please note:Â Incoming Student-Athletes (freshmen/transfers) are required by the NCAA to provide proof of a sickle cell trait test. This is often done at birth and your pediatrician should be able to provide you with the document. If the document is not available you will be required to get tested.Â
Fall Sport Participants
Field Hockey, Men's and Women's Soccer, and Men's and Women's Cross Country return to campus for practice prior to the first day of classes. Information regarding dates and times and on-campus arrangements will be sent by each head coach at least two weeks prior to the start date to recruited prospects. If you are interested in trying out for a fall sports team, please contact the head coach.
Field Hockey: Lynn Farquhar (610-660-1763 / lfarquha@sju.edu)
Men's Soccer: Don D'Ambra (610-660-1764 / ddambra@sju.edu)
Women's Soccer: Jess Mannella (610-660-3367 / jmannell@sju.edu)
Men's Cross Country: Mike Glavin (610-660-3249 / mglavin@sju.edu)
Women's Cross Country: Melody O'Reilly (610-660-1731 / moreilly@sju.edu)
Frequently Asked Questions
I am interested in participating on a varsity sport team, i.e. as a walk on; when are tryouts?
Each team will have designated dates for tryouts. For fall sport participants (i.e. tennis, cross country, field hockey and soccer) you are to contact the Athletic Department, 610-660-1707, to get dates and times for tryouts.
What do I need to do before I try out?
Complete the following:
• Pre participation physical exam (PPE) - The PPE form can be accessed by clicking here (PDF). The PPE form will be collected by your team athletic trainer.
I sent in a physical form to SJU Student Health Services. Do I still need to submit a physical form to the athletic training staff?
Yes all participants will need a physical. For athletes trying out for the team, the student health form is acceptable for the tryout period. Please provide a copy of that from along with the filled out PPE form (PDF). A waiver can be signed for the sickle cell trait test for the tryout period. If you make the team you will have a physical scheduled with SJU team physicians and provide proof of your sickle cell trait. Â
I did not register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Can I still try out?
Yes. Recruited student-athletes are able to practice with the team, but not compete, for 21 days (non-recruited student-athletes for 45 days). After that 21-/45-day time period, a student-athlete must be registered and certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center to practice and compete.
I am trying out for a fall sport and must report for practice before school begins. Will I be moving into my assigned room?
No. In most situations incoming freshmen are assigned a room for the time they will spend on campus during the August practice period.Â
Can I bring all my belongings with me when I report for practice?
No. Since you will be assigned temporary housing, only bring the items you will need for practice and overnight stay. Coaches will contact you with more detail as the arrival date for practice draws near.
I am trying out for a sports team. If I do not make the squad, when do I need to depart campus?
In the event you do not make the squad, you will be able to remain on campus for a short time period to allow for travel.
Where is the Department of Athletics?
The Department of Athletics is located in Barry Hall, the house next to the Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena.
Where are the coaches' offices?
The following offices are located in the Athletics Center: men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track/cross country, and men's and women's rowing.
The golf and baseball offices are located in Barry Hall.
The basketball offices are located in the Ramsay Center.
The field hockey, tennis, and softball offices are located on the Maguire Campus.
Where is the ticket office?
The ticket office is located in the lobby of Hagan Arena.
I would like to purchase tickets for the upcoming basketball season, how and where can I do that?
Ticket information for the upcoming basketball season will be announced in late September or early October. Student tickets are limited; however, all students will be given an opportunity to purchase tickets through a lottery. You will be notified at orientation when you can go online to reserve student season tickets.Â
Important Phone Numbers
Athletic Department: 610-660-1707
Office of Sports Medicine: 610-660-1711
Campus Security: 610-660-1000
Campus Housing: 610-660-1060
Ticket Office: 610-660-1712
