Can a booster who is not a former student-athlete have prearranged contact with a prospective student-athlete visiting the campus?

The correct answer to this question is that a booster who is not a former student-athlete cannot have prearranged contact with a prospective student-athlete visiting the campus. This is due to NCAA regulations that restrict contacts between boosters and prospective student-athletes to maintain the integrity of the recruiting process.

The NCAA defines a booster as someone who has made financial contributions to the athletics program or has engaged in activities that promote the institution's athletics. To prevent any undue influence or pressure on prospective student-athletes, these contacts are prohibited, especially without the involvement of the coaching staff or institutional representatives.

During a visit to campus, only individuals associated directly with the institution, such as coaches or compliance staff, are allowed to communicate with a prospective student-athlete. This policy ensures that the recruitment process remains transparent and that prospective student-athletes are evaluated solely based on their abilities rather than outside influences.

Some of the context surrounding why other answers may not apply includes the fact that even during official visits, boosters should not have direct or planned interactions with recruits. Institutional permission does not grant authority for boosters to prearrange such contacts outside of sanctioned recruiting practices.