In order to ensure that our prospective and current student-athletes are able to engage in intercollegiate competition, the Athletics Department must be in compliance with rules set forth by the NCAA, the Empire 8 Conference and the university. NCAA compliance at Houghton functions within the scope of the university's academic guidelines to coordinate, monitor, and verify compliance with all NCAA requirements, and to educate the various constituencies of the university and the athletic community regarding NCAA and Houghton regulations governing academic compliance.

The Department of Athletics offers prospective and current student-athletes a variety of resources concerning NCAA regulations and compliance issues. Our function is to oversee and verify the accurate and timely completion of NCAA-required procedures.

For the most part, the NCAA is a self-regulatory body which relies on the integrity and accountability of those involved in any way with the program. This includes, but is not limited to, an institution's president, registrar, faculty athletics representative, director of athletics, compliance officer, and members of a sport's coaching staff.

Having said that, there are many questions regarding NCAA rules and regulations, especially those relating to eligibility for prospective and currently enrolled students who wish to become student-athletes at Houghton. Those students are encouraged to contact their respective coaches or the Department of Athletics at (585) 567-9645, or may refer to the list of "frequently asked questions" located on the respective pages listed below.

Student-athletes wishing to attend Houghton via a transfer from another institution can do so by adhering to NCAA guidelines. Please follow the "transfers" link below to learn about what steps are necessary during the transfer process. Keep in mind that the rules may differ depending on the affiliation of your current institution. 

Although we do try to answer basic questions regarding compliance on our website, please use the information listed here as a general guide for informational purposes only. While many questions and issues pertaining to NCAA compliance are alike in nature, there are many unique situations that arise.

Keep in mind that NCAA Division III student-athletes are required to complete compliance and medical paperwork before practice begins each season. Incoming and returning student-athletes should visit our compliance paperwork page for step by step details on the process.

Jason Mucher
Director of Compliance and Communications
585-567-9276

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