A Community Partner
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics is committed to
being involved in the Western NY community and working
collaboratively with groups and organizations that desire to make a
positive impact in the area. We value opportunities to involve the
UB Bulls with the work of other community groups and we will make
every effort to support as many requests as possible. Please
download the Autograph Item/Donation Request Form and
fax back to the Division of Athletics at (716) 645-3756 or scan and
email it along with a flyer for your event to ath-compliance@buffalo.edu.
Donation Request Limitations
Only requests made by a registered charitable, educational
or non-profit organization will be considered. Proof of non-profit
status may be required for some requests. NCAA rules prohibit the
Division of Athletics from providing donations to a high school or
any organization that benefits prospective student-athletes (grades
9-12, junior college, prep school) through raising money for the
high-school's or organization's athletics or other programs. In
addition, an institution may not donate to any organization for the
purpose of raising funds to provide financial
assistance/scholarships to high-school students to attend the
collegiate institutions of their choice. So, if you are
hosting a fundraiser for any type of college scholarship for high
school or junior college students, we are unfortunately unable to
provide you with any assistance or donations.
Requests for Donations of Tickets
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics is committed to
supporting the community’s charitable, educational and
philanthropic causes through its ticket donation program. Each
year, the Division of Athletics receives hundreds of donation
requests and strives to accommodate as many entities as possible.
NCAA rules, however, preclude the distribution of tickets to
specific individuals and organizations.
The tickets are not to benefit an individual of “recruitable” age (grades 9-12, junior college, prep school). Therefore, we may not issue complimentary tickets or donations of any kind to high school clubs, teams, or other high school-aged groups as part of their fundraisers, raffles, etc.
Athlete Autographs
In accordance with NCAA rules and in order to adhere to our highest
priority, protecting our student-athletes' eligibility, UB will not
honor requests for student-athletes' autographs. NCAA bylaws
prohibit the use of a student-athlete's photograph and/or autograph
on any commercial item (i.e. photographs, jerseys, balls, helmets,
etc.) The sale of such items on internet auction sites (i.e. Ebay)
constitutes a violation of NCAA rules and has serious ramifications
for our student-athletes. The job of the UB Compliance Office is to
insure that our student-athletes' collegiate eligibility is not
jeopardized. We ask your help in protecting our student-athletes.
Thank you for your understanding and support.