[3] In July 2009, Academy of Art began the three-year transition process to become a member of the NCAA.

This process was completed successfully with the Urban Knights being granted full membership privileges by the NCAA in July 2012.

Valentin Pepiot, their third NCAA Nationals individual qualifier, was one of the top finishers from the PacWest in the postseason finale.

For the 2015 indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, they had seven All-American honors and one NCAA individual champion in Jordan Edwards.

[6] A number of Academy of Art's athletes and staff have participated in professional sports and in the Olympic Games.