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Compliance

As an NCAA member institution, Old Dominion University must comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA and Conference partners in the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics program. We must monitor our program to assure compliance and to identify and report to the Association and/or the Conference instances in which compliance has not been achieved. In such instances, Old Dominion University shall cooperate fully with the Association and/or the Conference and shall take appropriate corrective actions. Members of our athletic department staff, student-athletes, other appropriate institutional personnel and individuals and groups representing the University's athletic interest all share in this important task.

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Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

Per the interim NIL Policy that has been adopted on June 30, 2021, the NCAA has now allowed student-athletes to benefit and earn compensation from the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The ODU Department of Athletics is supportive of student-athletes who wish to engage in NIL activities in accordance with applicable NCAA and/or state or federal laws
ODU NIL Guidelines serve as a guide for student-athletes about the certain types of activities that are allowed and not allowed in terms of NIL.

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NCAA Rules for Boosters, Fans, Friends and Alumni of ODU

Thank you for your generous support of the ODU Athletics Program. As an NCAA and Sun Belt Conference member institution, ODU is obligated to follow the rules governing college athletics. This extends beyond just ODU Athletics to all actions surrounding our teams. Consequently, whether intentional or unintentional, if NCAA violations occur because of your actions, ODU may be penalized. 

NO GIFTS or BENEFITS may be provided to student-athletes.

Boosters, fans friends, and alumni cannot give anything to enrolled student-athletes unless those things (ex. items or services) are generally available to all enrolled students. 

Examples of extra benefits:
Money or discounts
Items of value (ex. hats, shirts)
Tickets to movies or other events
Transportation
Free or reduced cost services
Meals (without compliance approval)

Please contact the Athletics Compliance Office at 757.683.6930 or dcohea@odu.edu with any questions.