NCAA Infractions Case
In June 2024, Long Island University notified the NCAA enforcement staff of potential eligibility certification issues identified through its compliance processes during a regular, university-wide review and promptly reported its findings to the NCAA. The NCAA on Infractions determined that between the 2020–21 and 2023–24 academic years, violations occurred involving the institution’s processes for academic and amateurism certification of student-athlete eligibility. These did not impact the 2024–2025, 2025–2026, or future athletic seasons. The violations included instances in which required eligibility certification and documentation were not completed prior to student-athletes’ participation and the institution’s failure to monitor its eligibility certification processes. The case was determined to be Level I – Mitigated. The issues occurred during a period impacted by operational disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NCAA acknowledged that the University worked collaboratively with NCAA enforcement staff throughout the review and cooperated fully with the process. As a result, the University agreed to a three-year period of probation, a $30,000 fine plus 3% of the budgets for the four highest-budgeted sport programs involved, a two-week prohibition on all recruiting activities during the first year of probation, public reprimand and censure, and the vacation of team and individual records due to any ineligible participation. The full report of the COI’s findings on this matter can be accessed here.
Statement from Director of Athletics Elliott Charles
“Long Island University identified these matters several years ago through its own compliance systems and promptly self-reported them to the NCAA, reflecting the University’s strong culture of compliance and accountability. Since that time, LIU has further enhanced its compliance infrastructure with a team that brings decades of Division I experience, supported by comprehensive oversight and data systems designed to ensure accountability and adherence to NCAA standards.
This matter has no impact on current student-athletes, and all LIU athletic programs remain fully eligible for competition, including postseason play. LIU has a long-standing Division I history, and its student-athletes continue to compete with integrity in a well-managed and successful athletics environment.”
Current and Prospective Student Athlete FAQs
Q: Can you explain what this matter involved?
A: This matter involved initial eligibility certification processes from the 2020–21 through 2023–24 academic years. It was identified by LIU through a regular, university-wide compliance review and promptly self-reported to the NCAA.
Q: When did these issues take place?
A: The issues occurred several years ago between the 2020–21 and 2023–24 academic years during a period of operational disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This does not involve the 2024-2025 or 2025-2026 athletic years.
Q: Does this impact our student-athlete experience?
A: No. Student-athletes’ day-to-day experience, support, and opportunities remain unchanged.
Q: Does this affect our eligibility for postseason play?
A: No. All programs remain fully eligible for postseason competition.
Q: Are there any changes to scholarships or program funding?
A: No. There are no changes to scholarships or program funding.
