Student-athletes have increasingly transformed into athlete-students: athlete first and student second. At times, demand for athletes to enhance their athletic skills throughout a scholastic year puts a strain on the academic spectrum, causing some athletes to be ineligible under regulations, and ultimately facilitating unethical decisions; one example is academic fraud. Research substantiates that academic fraud impacts Division I collegiate athletes. This project reveals scandals, with Division I athletes involved in academic fraud cases at notable colleges, which have been showcased in the media. The focus of this research is the ethics associated within academic eligibility regulations and the impact of academic fraud of Division I student-athletes. The punishment and seriousness of cheating is also demonstrated.
