What is required for a high school prospective student-athlete to visit an institution during a family vacation?

For a high school prospective student-athlete to visit an institution during a family vacation, the requirement is that there is no formal approval needed, but meeting with coaches or staff is not permitted during this time. This aligns with NCAA regulations that allow for unofficial visits, which can occur at any time as long as the prospective student-athlete and their family are not engaging in any meetings with coaches or athletic department staff on campus.

This regulation ensures that while a visit can be made as part of a family trip, the engagement remains casual and free from the structured recruiting process that is governed by the NCAA. Official visits come with stricter rules and conditions, but an unofficial visit merely involves touring the campus and exploring the institution without the influence of structured recruiting activities.