UC Riverside

 UC Riverside is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big West. As such, we are committed to complying with all rules and regulations of these governing bodies.

Institutional Control is a fundamental requirement of NCAA Legislation. The University is responsible for the actions of its staff members, and any other individual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. As a result, compliance with NCAA rules is a shared responsibility and the expectation is accountability for one's actions. Every individual associated with athletics, whether as a staff member, student-athlete, fan, or booster, is obligated to act in full compliance with the letter and spirit of the rules; and to report any known or suspected violation of the NCAA, Big West, or UC Riverside rules.

The mission of the Compliance Office is to uphold standards of excellence and integrity by maintaining institutional control through a combination of rules education, policies, effective monitoring, identifying and investigating possible violations and reporting rules violations in the event compliance has not been achieved.

This website is designed to assist coaches, staff members, current and prospective student-athletes, alumni, fans, and friends with the ever changing and often complex NCAA rules and regulations. While it is impossible to cover every situation or NCAA rule, we hope that you will gain a better understanding and recognize that everyone associated with UC Riverside has a role in compliance. Should any questions or concerns arise after viewing this information, please do not hesitate to contact the UC Riverside Athletics Compliance Office.