Can a member of an institution's staff provide transportation from a bus or train station for a prospective student-athlete attending orientation?

A member of an institution's staff may provide transportation from a bus or train station for a prospective student-athlete attending orientation if the student is accepted. This is because once a prospective student-athlete has been formally admitted to the institution, they are considered a part of that institution’s cohort, allowing for certain support and assistance, including transportation. The NCAA rules permit institutions to assist accepted student-athletes in ways that support their transition to college life, which encompasses transportation arrangements for orientation activities.

This support is not allowed prior to acceptance, as there are strict regulations regarding interactions and benefits extended to prospective student-athletes.