Compliance Overview

About
Baruch College is a member of Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As a member institution, the conduct of the College’s intercollegiate athletic program with regard to “basic athletic issues such as admissions, financial aid, eligibility and recruiting” is governed by rules and regulations (called “legislation”) set out in the NCAA Constitution and bylaws.

The Baruch College Athletics compliance office seeks to carry out the following essential functions in a manner that promotes a positive compliance atmosphere and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to highest standards of ethical behavior.

The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, Compliance and Eligibility, in coordination with the Director of Athletics & Recreation, is directly responsible for ensuring that the College is meeting its obligation to apply and enforce these rules.

This website is intended to provide you with a general understanding of NCAA regulatory guidelines.Baruch College Athletics needs your help in complying with these rules and regulations in order to maintain the welfare of the University, the athletics program and most importantly, the Baruch College student-athletes.

Any allegation of a potential violation of NCAA rules and/or regulations should immediately be reported to Carrie Thomas (Contact Below).

Carrie Thomas
Assistant AD for Athletics, Compliance and Eligibility; Senior Women's Administrator
(646) 312-5053
carrie.thomas@baruch.cuny.edu

Athletics Mission Statment
The Department of Athletics & Recreation aims to educate and develop individual student-athletes and participants by providing opportunities to participate in competitive intercollegiate or recreational sports programs.

The Department is committed to supporting student-athletes in their attainment of a high level of achievement in academics as well as in competitive athletic programs. The Department teaches the tenets of leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork through sports to a diverse community within and beyond Baruch College.

Baruch College is committed to upholding the principle and practice of institutional control in a manner consistent with the letter and spirit of the CUNYAC and University rules and regulations. The Department embraces the principles of sportsmanship, integrity, amateurism, compliance and diversity within the guidelines of NCAA Division III Athletics.

Minimum Standards
1. Student-athlete must carry minimum of 12.0 credits per semester in order to practice or compete, unless last semester of degree. Graduate students must carry the minimum full-time credits.

2. Student-athlete must be progressing towards a degree as deemed by Baruch College. Students who receive the grade of F, W, WU or FIN - or any combination of these grades - three times for the same course is in jeopardy of not making appropriate progress. The student-athlete must then schedule an appointment with the Assistant Athletic Director of Academics, Compliance and Eligibility.

3. Student-athlete must earn a minimum of a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

4. Student-athlete must be within 10 full-time academic semesters of his/her college career and within 4 seasons of participating in an NCAA sport.

Transfer Student-Athlete
The name of any potential transfers, their previous institution(s) and date of birth should be submitted to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, Compliance and Eligibility as soon as possible to ensure adherence with all NCAA and Conference regulations. Each transfer student-athlete must meet with the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, Compliance and Eligibility prior to being declared: eligible to compete.

International Student-Athlete
For international student-athlete interest in playing at Baruch College, there are three primary steps that need to be taken, CLICK HERE for more steps and guidelines. If you have any questions contact the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, Compliance and Eligibility.

Eligibility and Eligibility Report
Each student-athlete's academic eligibility will be checked prior to his/her date of competition. No student-athlete may participate in practice (including non-traditional seasons), until after his/her name is submitted to the Athletic Director and Sports Information Director. Each head coach will receive a report from the Assistant Athletic Director of Academics, Compliance and Eligibility prior to the first date of competition. This report will state each team member's status - eligible or ineligible. There is also a cut off date for each sport after which no student-athlete can be added for that season (check with Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, Compliance and Eligibility.)

The head coach must submit a CHANGE OF STATUS FORM to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, Compliance and Eligibility within 24 hours that a student-athlete has been cut from the team or quit the team.

Academic Probation - Dismissal
Any student whose grade point average falls below the required minimum will be placed on academic probation. While on probation, a student shall not be eligible to hold office in any recognized student organization, to represent the college in any sense, or to participate on any intercollegiate athletic team.

Student-Athlete Rules Summary
MUST:

Act with honesty and sportsmanship at ALL times.
Be enrolled as a full-time student - a minimum of 12 credits, unless last semester of degree. Graduate students must carry the minimum full-time credits.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Speak to us if a transfer student or international student.

MUST NOT:

Gambling
- NCAA rules forbid student-athletes from participating in any form of gambling related to sports sponsored by the NCAA at any level.
Hazing
- Hazing of any kind is illegal under New York State Law.
  - Section 120.16: Hazing in the first degree is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.
  - Section 120.17: Hazing in the second degree is considered a violation.
- Baruch College does not tolerate hazing in any form.
Alcohol, Drugs & Substance Abuse
- The use, possession, or distribution of hallucinogenic drugs, barbiturates, amphetamines, narcotics, and other dangerous substances is prohibited under federal law, NCAA Bylaw 31.2.3, and Baruch College regulations.
- Student-athletes must also comply with the NCAA Banned Drug List.
Take pay or promise of pay from anyone.
Accept anything from an employee of Baruch College (e.g. use of a car, clothing, gifts, money, tickets for any kind of entertainment, payment of long distance telephone calls.)
Agree (orally or in writing) to compete professionally.
Use athletic skills for pay.
Accept to be in any commercial – speak to Athletic Director if anyone asks to promote a product or service.
Compete in a competition outside of respective Baruch College's team’s competition.
Receive athletic related financial aid from Baruch College or a representative of Baruch College.
Practice until student has been officially accepted by Baruch College.