What’s the difference between an Official Visit and an unofficial visit?
A. The difference between an Official and Unofficial visit to a college or university is based on a high school student athlete being invited, in writing, to visit a campus and learn about their athletic program at the expense of the school. For Official visits the school usually arranges for and pays transportation to and from the school and room and board while the student is at the school. Most Official visits occur on specific days (frequently Homecoming weekend or other important athletic event weekends – to showcase the school’s athletic program) and include spending time with the coaching staff, other athletes and other current students on campus. An Unofficial visit is usually also coordinated by the coach or his/her staff and is also on important athletic weekends, but the cost of transit to and from the school is the responsibility of the student. Room and board is usually provided as well for Unofficial visits. There are specific rules that govern how many Official visits a
