Which statement is TRUE regarding an official visit?

The statement that a multisport prospective student-athlete may not receive more than five expense-paid visits and not more than one visit per institution is accurate according to NCAA regulations. This rule ensures that while prospective student-athletes are allowed to explore their options across different sports, there is a cap on the number of visits they can take to maintain a standardized and fair recruiting process.

In this context, the limit on expense-paid visits helps to prevent undue influence and maintains a level playing field, ensuring that all institutions adhere to the same standards when it comes to recruiting practices. The cap of one visit per institution for multisport athletes also means that athletes can fully engage with each program without being overwhelmed or taking advantage of multiple opportunities at the same school in a short period.

The other statements do not hold under NCAA rules. For example, official visits must be made to the campus of the institution, and the provision of complimentary tickets has specific regulations depending on the circumstances of the event and the relationship between the institution and the event. Therefore, option C is the only statement that complies with NCAA bylaws regarding official visits.