As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the University of Vermont is responsible for ensuring that its various constituencies (including university personnel, student-athletes, coaches, fans and representatives of athletics interests/boosters) are familiar with, and abide by, NCAA rules and regulations.
This page is designed to serve as an information resource regarding NCAA rules not only for the aforementioned constituencies, but also for prospective student-athletes who are considering participating in NCAA athletics at the University of Vermont.
However, this page and accompanying links are merely intended to provide a general overview of some important NCAA rules, and does not cover all applicable legislative bylaws. Individuals who have a need for further information should contact the Compliance Office.
Compliance with NCAA rules and regulations is of the highest priority at the University of Vermont. Therefore, we urge anyone who is unsure about whether a particular action is permissible under the rules to ask before you act.
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Our Mission
The University of Vermont is committed to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletics program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and the spirit of the NCAA, America East Conference, Hockey East Conference, Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association, university, and state rules and regulations. The University is devoted to upholding these principles by promoting open lines of communication along with a comprehensive education program to maintain a culture of compliance within the athletic department, campus, and community.
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Each individual involved with UVM Athletics is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of the relevant rules and regulations; to operate in compliance with the NCAA legislation; and to report any violation of the rules to the appropriate parties.
Below are links to more information and resources:
Compliance Manual
2016-17 Academic Year
Athletics Graduation Success Rate
2021-22 Academic Year
NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirement Information
Information for Prospective Student-Athletes
Information for UVM Student-Athletes
Information for UVM Coaches
Information for Fans/Boosters
Monthly Compliance Newsletters
October 2015
November 2015
December 2015
January 2016
February 2016
March 2016
April 2016
May 2016
June 2016
