Truett McConnell University and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Truett McConnell University has been a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics since 2009. With close to 300 colleges, universities, and conferences, and 60,00 athletes, the NAIA provides TMU with a broad and competitive playing field.
The NAIA seeks to provide an environment where athletes, coaches, and fans are committed
to integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.
TMU and the NAIA Align
In 2000, the NAIA created the Champions of Character Program in hopes of advancin character- driven athletes. This program instills the five core values - integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership - at the heart of the athletic experience.
Truett McConnell athletics has embodied a character-driven athletic department similar to that of the NAIA, with an emphasis on discipleship, academic excellence, service to others, and academic competition.
For more info about the NAIA, view their website at
http://www.naia.org/
The student-athlete and the NAIA: What's next?
You've committed to the Bears, now what? In accordance to both Truett McConnell University and the NAIA's rules and regulations,
the following must be completed before you are eligible to compete in competition:
Admissions Apply
Send High School Transcripts
Send Transcripts from any College you have attended
Send ACT/SAT Scores
Pay Deposits
Apply for Housing
Turn in Anything Admissions asks for on a timely basis
Financial Aid Complete your FAFSA
Complete Financial Aid Application
Turn in Anything Financial Aid asks for on a timely basis
Register for Classes Once you are fully accepted and have turned everything in you will sign up for a
Registration date during the summer before your first Fall semester.
Choose one of the early dates as more classes will be available and you will be able to better work around your practice/game schedules.
Eligibility Freshman and Transfers must register with the NAIA eligibility center.
www.playnaia.org
Pay Registration Fee: Freshman $70.00 & Transfers $90.00
Request for your HS and/or College Transcripts be sent to NAIA. Follow the instructions on the website.
Request your ACT/SAT scores to be sent to the NAIA, school code 9876. Follow instructions on the website.
