If a prospective student-athlete graduates in May 2019 but does not enroll until later, when can they begin scheduling official visits?

The answer is correct because NCAA rules allow prospective student-athletes to begin scheduling official visits starting from the date of the opening of the signing period for their respective sport. For most sports, this date is set as October 15 following the graduation year. In this scenario, since the prospective student-athlete graduated in May 2019, they are eligible to start scheduling official visits beginning on October 15, 2019.

This timing is important because it corresponds with the NCAA's framework designed to create a structured recruitment process. Prior to this date, prospective student-athletes cannot have any official visits arranged with NCAA institutions, aligning recruiting activities with specific timelines to ensure fairness and organization in the recruiting process for both student-athletes and institutions.