Savannah State University is committed and obligated to the principle of institutional control in operating its athletic program in a manner that is consistent with the letter and spirit of NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations. Each individual involved in intercollegiate athletics is obligated to maintain competency in knowledge of the rules; to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation; and to report any violation of NCAA, conference and/ or institutional rules of which he or she is aware.
 
Savannah State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics commitment to adhering to the principle of institutional control is both institutional and individual. The SSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks to maintain that commitment through the following steps:
•             Employment and hiring of responsible administrators, coaches and support staff personnel;
•             Education of coaches, staff, student-athletes and other individuals involved with the Savannah State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics;
•             Development of monitoring and operating systems with the NCAA and the University that provide guidance of how to work within the rules;
•             Providing effective lines of communication between all affected constituencies;
•             Discovering and reporting any rules violations that occur.