International Student-Athletes 

Steps for International Student Athletes Coming to Wingate University:  Below you will find information on the process that international student-athletes must follow in regards to NCAA compliance, enrollment and government requirements in order to attend Wingate University as a student-athlete.

Compliance Process

1)      NCAA Clearinghouse Registration:  www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

-         If the student-athlete has attended university full time and is transferring in 24 hours or more the student-athlete only must complete the amateurism portion of the Clearinghouse.

-         If the student-athlete is entering university full time for the first time he or she must complete both the academic and amateurism portions of the Clearinghouse.  Please note that if the student-athlete has attended University full time but will transfer in less than 24 hours the student-athlete must complete both the academic portion and the amateurism portion of the Clearinghouse. 

-         The registration fee for international student-athletes is $75 regardless of whether they are completing both portions of the Clearinghouse or just the amateurism portion

-         Note:  For the academic portion of the Clearinghouse the student-athlete will be asked to send their test scores as well as copies of their transcripts in both English and the student-athlete’s native language.

-         Note:  Remember that all test scores must come to the Clearinghouse directly from the testing agency.  (The code to have test scores sent directly to the Clearinghouse is 9999.)

2)      Complete the international student-athlete amateurism questionnaire for Wingate University. 

-         This questionnaire does ask questions similar to the questions from the amateurism portion of the Clearinghouse.  The Clearinghouse does certify the amateurism status of the student-athlete.  However it is ultimately the responsibility of the institution to certify eligibility.

-         This can be obtained from the Director of Compliance

Wingate University Enrollment Process

1)      Complete Wingate University application

-         This can be completed online under the “Future Students” section at www.wingate.edu.

-         When applying online use the following for phone number and social security number respectively:  000-000-0000 and 000-00-0000

2)      Send all translated transcripts, high school and university if applicable, to Wingate University’s admission’s office.

-         In order to have transcripts translated to the English language the PSA should go to www.ece.org.  This website will instruct the PSA on how to have his or her transcripts translated and sent to Wingate.

3)      Send Test of English Language (TOFEL) score (for student-athletes from non English speaking countries), and test scores (SAT and/or ACT) to Wingate University.  Please note that the SAT and/or ACT scores only need to be sent to Wingate if the SA is an incoming freshman.

4)      Complete the Declaration of Financial Support and send to Wingate University.

-         This is located online under the “Apply Now” portion of “Future Students.”  It is noted as “verification of financial support.” 

5)      Send $300 deposit (fully refundable until May 1 for students entering the fall and November 1 for students entering the spring semester.)

6)      Return housing questionnaire

7)      Send immunization records (due by August 1)

8)      Make a file of all letters and forms from Wingate University to bring along for check-in.

I-20 Process - Needed to apply for Student Visa

1)      Be admitted to Wingate – Pay $300 enrollment deposit

2)      Complete and send the Declaration of Financial Support to Wingate University (This should be completed from the enrollment portion above.)

3)      Wingate University will then be able to process your I-20 and register the student-athlete with the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System.

4)      The I-20 will be issued and sent to the student-athlete. 

5)      Once the I-20 is issued the student-athlete should obtain a VISA

VISA Application Process

1)      The student-athlete should register online at www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm. 

-         The registration fee should be paid at this website.

2)      The student-athlete should print the registration receipt and obtain it in their files.  They will need this as proof of payment.

3)      The student-athlete must also go to www.unitedstatesvisas.gov in order to apply for a visa interview.

-         The student-athlete should take to their interview their I-20, passport and the receipt proving payment of registration fee mentioned above in #2.