ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University (ASU), in December 2016, initiated a review of its athletics program. Subsequently, ASU self-reported potential violations to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In 2017, ASU and the NCAA began a joint investigation.

As a result of the joint investigation, violations were identified and the University immediately implemented corrective actions. The violations were related to the following nine ASU sports:

• Women's: volleyball, track and field, basketball, softball; and
• Men's: cross country, football, golf, baseball and basketball

To review the full report and corrective actions, visit http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/albany-state-athletics-department-violated-ncaa-rules.

The University is committed to excellence; therefore, ASU made several operational changes that include but are not limited to:

• Hiring (or selection) of new personnel in key athletic and institutional areas including the Department of Athletics, Office of the Registrar and the Office of Financial Aid;
• Creating a compliance committee that includes representatives from the Office of Financial Aid, Bursar, Academic Advising, Admissions, and the Office of the Registrar;
• Creating a certification team that certifies all student-athletes to ensure they are meeting institutional and NCAA eligibility requirements;
• Implementation of numerous checks and balances in systems which previously had none; and
• Established education sessions and trainings for institutional personnel within and outside of the athletics department.

The institution will fully comply with the NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions (COI) imposed penalties and corrective actions to include:

• Two years of probation for ASU athletics program;
• A $3,000 fine;
• Vacating wins and ties in which ineligible student-athletes competed from the time they became ineligible through the time they were reinstated as eligible for competition; and
• Vacating individual records of ineligible student-athletes during the time they competed while ineligible.

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the penalties can be found at this link: https://asugoldenrams.com/documents/2019/11/13/NCAA_Infraction_FAQs.

ASU appreciates the commitment of our student-athletes, coaches and athletics personnel. ASU will continue working to ensure students succeed on all levels and that compliance and excellence are demonstrated in athletic and academic programs.