Department of Compliance

Fayetteville State University's commitment and obligation to the principle of institutional control in athletics is consistent with the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA, CIAA, and the University.

The Compliance Office coordinates monitors and verifies all NCAA, and CIAA rules and regulations as well as educates the various constituencies of the University and the community at large regarding the practices of these applications. The office is dedicated to providing educational and interpretive support to ensure that all individuals involved in athletics understand and adhere to all policies, procedures, and expectations set forth by the University.

The compliance office has established an organized monitoring procedure and educational programs that will guide rules management. All persons within the athletics department are obligated to maintain current knowledge of up-to-date rules regulations and market trends for their respective sport. The Athletics Department has a commitment to institutional control through the use of rules education for its' coaching staff, student-athletes, and other administrative staff within the program. 

Should a violation occur, violations will be reported in the following manner to the conference office (CIAA) and NCAA with copies going to the Director of Athletics, Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), President of the University, Conference Commissioner, and all staff members involved in the alleged offense. The Compliance Coordinator conducts an investigation and reports the findings to the Director of Athletics, the Coaching staff, the Registrar's Office, FAR, and the President of the University.  Depending on the severity of the violation (major, minor, or self-imposed) corrective action will be taken to rectify the situation that caused the problem and will be duly noted as a part of the permanent records of the university.

It is the goal of the compliance program to place the university in a proactive position by educating, overseeing, and monitoring the intercollegiate athletics program of the University and maintaining a positive environment for its constituents and the community at large.    

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Current Student-Athletes


Transfer Student-Athletes

Student-athletes transferring from an NCAA or NAIA four-year institution will need to obtain a letter granting another four-year institution Permission to Contact you from your current institution’s Compliance office before you can communicate with coaches at another NCAA institution.

Student-athletes transferring from a two-year college are not required to obtain Permission to Contact from their current athletic department; however, it is a good idea to discuss choices to contact other institutions with his/her current coach. Also, student-athletes will need to register with the Eligibility Center so an amateurism decision can be made. Information regarding registration and amateurism is available at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Â