TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University will host an interest meeting for students hoping to join the Rattlers football program, with tryouts scheduled for later next month.

The interest meeting is set for Friday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. in the Field House. Students interested in trying out for the team are required to attend.

Physical examinations must be completed and submitted by Monday, Aug. 31, at the Field House. A QR code linking to the physical application form is included on the official flyer for students who need to access the paperwork ahead of time.

Tryouts will take place Friday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m., also in the Field House.

All prospective participants must be enrolled as full-time students at FAMU to be eligible.

Students with questions about the process are encouraged to contact the FAMU Athletics Department for additional information.