TicketsUCATS is an acronym for University of Cincinnati Athletic Team Support and was established in 1979. It was created to provide financial support to fund student-athlete scholarships and special needs of the athletics department; while fostering camaraderie, sportsmanship and school spirit among students, faculty and staff, alumni and friends of the University of Cincinnati athletics programs.
The private support we receive from donors enables us to provide deserving student-athletes with the necessary tools to be successful in their respective sport, in the classroom and in the community. Increasing the number of memberships in UCATS is critical to building an economic model that will support the long-term growth of UC Athletics.
WAYS TO GIVE
UCATS General FundUnrestricted gifts are vital to the University of Cincinnati Athletics. These gifts help UC Athletics provide scholarship opportunities to over 500 student-athletes in 19 varsity sports.
Capital Projects
Fifth Third Arena - The Fifth Third Arena renovation has helped us transform our home into one of the finest on-campus facilities in the nation and it enables us to Preserve Our Legacy, Retain Our Pride, and Reflect Our Passion.
Project Overview
• $87 million privately-funded renovation of Fifth Third Arena.
• Opened Fall 2018.
Upgrades
• 360-degree concourses on two levels and permanent lower level bowl with new chair back seating.
• Premium seating options, including new club seats with access to the Champions Club, loge box seating and luxury suites.
• New hospitality areas including the 400-level and 500-level bars, the Arena Club, the Courtside Club and wine bar.
• New upper-level concourse with its own fan amenities.
• New HD scoreboard, ribbon boards, sound system & LED lighting to enhance gameday experience.
• Open entrance plaza with centralized ticket and guest services.
• New restrooms and concessions.
• Renovation of building facade
Competitive Excellence Funds
Funds created with the sole intention of elevating each of our 19 programs to a higher level.
• One Team Excellence Fund - this fund supports all 19 Varsity Sports and allows Bearcats Athletics the flexibility to determine and direct funds to the greatest areas of need.
• Women's Excellence Fund - this fund supports all female student-athletes and their sport initiatives in an effort to raise awareness and provide financial support to achieve excellence across all Women's Programs.
• Gifts can also be made to support one of our 19 specific programs:
- Baseball
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
- Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
- Football
- Men's Golf
- Women's Golf
- Lacrosse
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Soccer
- Men's Swimming & Diving
- Women's Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
When you support an athletic endowment, you help provide an opportunity for a student-athlete to receive a world-class education at the University of Cincinnati. Endowed funds provide long-term financial support for Bearcats student-athletes
for years to come. The University of Cincinnati Athletic Scholarship Endowment totals approximately $8 million, which funds nearly 6% of UC's student-athlete scholarships.
Planned Giving
By naming UC Athletics as a beneficiary in your will or established trust, you help ensure the future success of UC Athletics.
Matching Gifts
You can increase your level of support to UCATS by combining your contribution with matching funds from your employer. Ask your employer about their matching gift policy and maximize your support of UC Athletics.
HOW TO GIVE
GIVE ONLINESign-up for a UCATS Account online to make a gift, view your UCATS Priority Points, view your giving history, set-up a payment plan, and update account changes.
GIVE BY PHONECall 1-877-55-UCATS or (513)-556-4884 and a UCATS representative will be happy to assist you in making a gift over the phone using your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card.
GIVE BY MAILMake check payable to the UC Foundation and mail to:
UCATS Office
University of Cincinnati Athletics
PO Box 210021
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to UC Athletics, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. All Gift-In-Kind contributions must be pre-approved.
GIFTS OF STOCKS, SECURITIES & REAL ESTATEGifts of appreciated assets can be gifted directly to UCATS and can provide a significant tax benefit for you. For instructions on how to transfer gifts of securities, please contact the UCATS Office at 513-556-4884.
PAYROLL DEDUCTIONUniversity of Cincinnati employees have the option to make to make gifts to UCATS through the University Payroll Deduction program. If you are a University of Cincinnati faculty/staff member and would like to make a gift via payroll deduction, please contact the UCATS Office at 513-556-4884.
GENERAL UCATS INFOUCATS Office -
Phone: 513-556-4884
Email: UCATS@uc.edu