Athletic Compliance

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Athletic ComplianceUniversity at Albany


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Compliance Director

Associate Athletic Director for NCAA CompliancePatrick Hairston

Email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Compliance Assistant

Nikki Branchini

Former Womens Lacrosse PlayerCurrent Graduate Assistant for Athletic

ComplianceEmail- [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Compliance Responsibilities

Compliance with NCAA and America EastConference rules is of utmost importance to TheUniversity at Albany and its athletics department. As

a member of the NCAA, The University at Albany isresponsible for the actions of its coaches, student-athletes, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, boostersand friends.


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UAlbanys Mission

The mission of the UAlbany Athletics Compliance Office is tofunction within the realm of the University's compliance structure,coordinating, monitoring and verifying compliance with all NCAA

and Conference requirements, and to educate athletics departmentstaff members, student-athletes, the various constituencies of theUniversity and the community regarding NCAA regulations. TheAthletics Compliance Office is committed and compelled to theprinciple of institutional control in the operation of the athleticsdepartment in a way that is constant within the rules and

regulations of the NCAA, the America East Conference and theUniversity.


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UAlbanys Vision

The Athletics Compliance Office shall be dedicated to maintaining thehighest standards of excellence and professionalism by workingtogether with all athletics staff members, student-athletes, universitypersonnel, alumni, boosters, and the external community in an

environment that promotes respect, communication and teamwork;by encouraging professional growth in the area of rules compliance;by incorporating in others the highest regard for ethical conduct; byfostering an environment that is supportive of the NCAA operatingprinciple of competitive equity; by seeking out diversity and genderequity; and by fostering individual empowerment and personal well-

being of our student-athletes.


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NCAA Eligibility Center

Certifies the academic and amateur credential of all college-boundstudent-athletes who which to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics

To access the NCAA Eligibility center visit www.eligibilitycenter.org

Address:

NCAA Eligibility CenterCertification ProcessingP.O Box 7136Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136

Phone Number: 877-262-1492
http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/


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Freshman and Sophomores

Start Planning now!

Get the best grades as possible

Begin networking

Take classes that match your high schools list of NCAA Courses

Complete your online registration at www.eligibilitycenter.org-Click on Resources tab-Select US Student

- Find link of NCAA Courses

Classes MUST meet NCAA requirements!


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Juniors

Register to tale the ACT, SAT or both- Use NCAA Eligibility Center Code 9999 as a score recipient, it will send the

official score directly to the eligibility center

Continue to take NCAA college preparatory courses

After completing your Junior year ask your guidance counselor to send anofficial transcript to the NCAA Eligibility center

BEFORE registering for classes for your Senior year check with our counselorto determine the number of core courses that you need to complete your

senior year


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Seniors

Take the ACT and/or SAT again, if necessary

Continue to take college preparatory courses and make sure they matchyour schools list of NCAA Courses

Review your amateurism responses and request final amateurism certificationon or after April 1 (fall enrollees) or October 1 (Spring enrollees)

Graduate on time (8 academic semesters)

After graduation ask your high school counselor to send your final

transcript to the NCAA Eligibility center with proof of graduation


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National Testing Dates

SAT

October 6, 2012November 3, 2012

December 1, 2012January 26, 2013March 9, 2013May 4, 2013June, 1 2013

ACT

September 8, 2012October 27, 2012

December 8, 2012February 9, 2013April 13, 2013June 8, 2013


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NCAA Eligibility Center Registration

Go online to www.eligibilitycenter.org-Link College-Bound Student-Athlete-Click- New Account on the cell phone

Register AFTER your Junior Year


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Academic Eligibility Requirements

Division I

If you want to play in athletics or receive a scholarship during your firstyear you MUST:

Graduate from High School

Complete 16 Core Courses

Earn a minimum requirement grade-point average in your core courses

Earn a combined SAT OR ACT sum score that matches your core-coursegrade-point average and test score sliding scale-Example a 2.4 core-course grade-point average needs and 860 SAT score


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Core CoursesDivision I 4 years of English

3 years of Math (Algebra 1 orhigher)

2 years of Natural or PhysicalScience (Including one year oflab science if offered by yourhigh school)

1 extra year of English, Mathor Natural or Physical Science

2 years of Social Science

4 years of extra core courses(from any category above orforeign language, comparative

religion or philosophy)

Time Limitations

You must complete the 16

core course requirementswithin four consecutiveacademic years from thestart of ninth grade


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Division II

Graduate from High School

Complete 16 Core Courses

Earn a 2.0 grade-point average or better in your core courses

Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68


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Core CoursesDivision II

3 years of English

2 years of Math

2 years of Natural or

Physical Science,including 1 year of lab

3 additional years ofEnglish, Math, orNatural or Physical

Science

2 years of Social Science

4 years of additionalcore courses form any

category above

NOTE:Meeting the NCAA academicrequirements does not guaranteeadmission into a college. You mustapply for college admission.


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Division III

College-bound student athletes are not certified by the NCAA EligibilityCenter because Division II colleges and universities each set their ownadmission standards and there are no initial-eligibility requirements in thedivision


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Amateurism Eligibility Requirements

If you want to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics you must be certifiedas an amateur student-athlete

When you register with the NCAA Eligibility Center you will be asked questionsabout your athletic participation. The information will be reviewed an dadetermination will be made as to whether your amateurism status should becertified

Following pre-NCAA enrollment activities will be reviewed:1. Contract with a professional sports team2. Salary for participating in athletics

3. Prize money4. Play with professionals5. Tryouts, practice competition with a professional team6. Benefits from an agent or prospective agent7. Any financial assistance based on athletics skills or participation


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Recruiting RegulationsBoth college coaches and prospective student athletes are expected to follow

recruiting regulations

Contact

Dead Period

Official Visit- 5 in your senior year only

Unofficial Visit


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Personal ExperienceHigh School

Set goals

High School Grades

Extra Curricular Activities- Make yourself marketable

Network- Teachers, Coaches, Community Leaders

Listen to your parents- They will never give you bad advise

Play multiple sports


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Personal ExperienceCollege

Division 1 Athletics:Coaches require a lot from you outside of practice

Adjusting to different schedule- Classes, Practice

Adjusting to new surroundings- Dorm life, practice

Athletics

School work- maintaining eligibility , road trips

Balancing athletics and academics


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