2017-2018 University of Louisville Student-Athlete Handbook Receipt of Acknowledgment

This student-athlete handbook has been developed for the exclusive use of the University of Louisville Athletic Association. Student-athletes are expected to abide by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and University of Louisville student code of conduct, and athletic department rules and policies set forth in the handbook and team policies and guidelines provided by the head coach. Student-athletes are responsible for reading the handbook and becoming familiar with these rules and policies. In the event of a disciplinary incident, this handbook is considered the student- athlete’s first notice.

I agree to the statements above and understand I am responsible for the policies and guidelines set forth in the 2017-2018 University of Louisville Student-Athlete Handbook. I also understand that this handbook contains athletic department resources available to student-athletes and University resources available to the general student body.

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Note: The conduct policies set forth in the University of Louisville Student-Athlete Handbook are applicable to all student-athletes including groups representing the athletic department (i.e. Spirit Groups).

Table of Contents

Message from Athletic Director……………………………………5 University Services……………………………………………..…39-40 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee…………………………..6  Dining Services About the Handbook……………………………………………………7  Dean of Students Mission Statements……………………………………………………..7  International Center Student-Athlete Conduct…………………………………..……8-13  Disability Resource Center  Alcohol Policy  Counseling Center  Hazing and Initiation Policy  PEACC Center  Social Media Use  Women’s Center  Academic Dishonesty Policy  Cultural Center  NCAA Academic Misconduct  LGBT Center  Team Rules  Career Development Center  Team Travel  Cardinal Shuttle  Ethical Conduct and Sportsmanship Policy  Parking  Unethical Conduct  University Police  Tobacco Use NCAA Compliance…………………………………………………41-54  Sports Information Policies  Reporting Violations  Sports Wagering  Extra Benefits University Policies………………………………………….……..14-17  Transfer rules and Policies  Notice of Nondiscrimination  Medical Examination Rules  Discrimination and Harassment Policy  Playing and Practice Seasons  Sexual Misconduct Policy  Time Management Plans  Reporting and Compliant Options  Summer Workouts/Voluntary Activities LCARE: Student-Athlete Support……………………………18-38  Outside Competition  Academic Success  Employment  Career Development  Promotional Activities  Student-Athlete Development  Athletic Awards  Community Outreach  Complimentary Admissions/Tickets  Athletic Excellence  Hosting Prospective Student-Athletes o Sports Medicine  Athletic Representatives (Boosters) o Sports Performance  Agents o Performance Nutrition  Amateurism o Apparel and Equipment  Professional Sports Participation  Disability Insurance  Financial Aid  Nonscholarship Student-Athletes

Message from the Director of Athletics

Dear Cardinal Student-Athletes:

Welcome to the University of Louisville Cardinal Athletics family! You are representing our university at an exciting time in our athletics program history and I look forward to watching you develop and shine athletically, academically and personally this school year.

As we enter our fourth year in the prestigious Atlantic Coast Conference, we have already established ourselves as conference contenders, both athletically and academically. Our teams are competing for and have won team and individual ACC titles. Cardinal student-athletes have also won ACC postgraduate scholarships, scholar-athlete recognition and prestigious ACC internships. We look forward to continuing to demonstrate our commitment to excellence in the classroom and in our athletic venues during this academic year.

Our mission is to educate, develop and support you so that you can maximize your potential here at UofL and prepare for your future. I want you to know that you can reach out to any of our coaches, athletic trainers, counselors or administrators to help you as you strive to be your best.

I look forward to cheering on all of you this year as UofL continues to make our mark in the ACC and in the NCAA postseason. It is my honor to serve as your Athletic Director.

Yours Truly and Go Cards!

Tom Jurich Vice President/Director of Athletics

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Welcomes All Cardinal Student-Athlete to Campus For the 2017-2018 Academic Year

Cardinals:

Welcome to the University of Louisville, and congratulations on becoming a member of the Cardinal Athletic family. As University of Louisville student-athletes, you are presented with the unique opportunity to represent our community in both your sport and the classroom. Great opportunities, however, cannot exist without the existence of coinciding responsibilities. As a University of Louisville student-athlete, you have the responsibility and privilege of exhibiting Cardinal Pride in everything you do.

Cardinal Pride encompasses the behavior expected of U of L student athletes. Exhibiting Cardinal Pride means:  Remaining thankful for those who have come before us, and making sure we carry on the Louisville legacy.  Thanking and recognizing our incredible supporters and donors, for without them, our role as student athletes would be nonexistent.  Making the Louisville fan base proud in everything we do, whether it be in our sport, in the classroom, in our words, and in our actions.  Recognizing that we are role models for younger generations.

We at the University of Louisville are extremely lucky to have the resources that we do. We are able to compete against the best competition in the ACC with the help of expert and world-class coaches, trainers, nutritionists, psychiatrists, and staff. We are able to excel in the classroom with the help of dedicated academic counselors, career development resources, tutors, and other academic services.

At UofL, we hold each other to a higher standard because it is our goal to meet and exceed all expectations. As a University of Louisville student athlete, you are in a very privileged position, and we encourage you to take that position with gratitude and excitement. If you are to ever have any questions about SAAC events, Card Cup Games, or student athlete life in general, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to seeing you around campus and at games, meets, and competitions this academic year!

Go Cards!

2017-2018 SAAC Executive Board Members

Tim Kubel, Co-President, Soccer Santiago Salazar, Co-President, Tennis Morgan Elfstrom, Vice President, Cheerleading Paige Ezell, Communications, Swimming & Diving Maggie DeJong, Social Media, Volleyball Tori Gabor, Community Outreach & ACC SAAC Representative, Soccer Casey Madura, ACC SAAC Representative, Lacrosse Ryan McMahon, ACC SAAC Representative, Basketball Adam Wolf, ACC SAAC Representative, Baseball

2017-2018 University of Louisville Student-Athlete Handbook

This student-athlete handbook and planner has been developed for the exclusive use of the University of Louisville Athletic Association (ULAA). Student-athletes are expected to become familiar with the information provided in this handbook. This handbook was created with the student-athlete in mind and serves as a guide to the many resources and opportunities available to student-athletes both within the athletic department and University. We also encourage student-athletes to refer to the University of Louisville Student Handbook and University of Louisville Undergraduate Catalog for additional policies and guidelines regarding being a student at the University of Louisville.

University of Louisville Mission Statement

The University of Louisville pursues excellence and inclusiveness in its work to educate and serve its community through: 1. Teaching diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in order to develop engaged citizens, leaders, and scholars, 2. Practicing and applying research, scholarship and creative activity, and 3. Providing engaged service and outreach that improve the quality of life for local and global communities. The University is committed to achieving preeminence as a nationally recognized metropolitan research university.

University of Louisville Diversity Vision

The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias. We commit ourselves to building an exemplary educational community that offers a nurturing and challenging intellectual climate, a respect for the spectrum of human diversity, and a genuine understanding of the many differences-including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, disability, religion, national origin, or military status-that enrich a vibrant metropolitan research university. We expect every member of our academic family to embrace the underlying values of this vision and to demonstrate a strong commitment to attracting, retaining and supporting students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of our larger society.

University of Louisville Athletic Association Mission Statement

Our mission is to support and counsel our student-athletes so they will maximize their potential at UofL and be successful in preparing for their future lives. We will provide leadership for our student-athletes to inspire their achievement of the goals established in this mission statement. UofL's competitive athletics provide an outstanding leadership laboratory, and its high quality classroom instruction provides outstanding educational opportunities. It is our responsibility to assure that our student-athletes benefit from these educational and athletic experiences at UofL. To help accomplish our mission, we provide superior services to our fans and donors, the primary financial resources that support our program. These services result in the best opportunities for our student-athletes to participate in well-supported, competitive programs that bring renewed spirit to our campus, our alumni, and the Louisville community.

Student-Athlete Conduct

Student-athletes are representatives of their team, ULAA, behalf of an organization or group (recognized or not and the University. Student-athletes are public figures on recognized by the university), or visitor within the UofL campus and in the community and are expected to community in any action or situation which recklessly or conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Student- intentionally endangers mental or physical health; athletes are expected to uphold the same standards of creates an atmosphere of servitude; involves dangerous, conduct that have been adopted by the university, as demeaning, or ridiculing activities; involves the forced well as standards set forth by the athletic department consumption of liquor or drugs; for the purpose of and head coach. Participation in athletics at UofL is not a initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a right, but a privilege. condition of continued membership in, a group or organization. It is also a violation to allow yourself to be Any violation of Kentucky or federal law, National hazed. The express or implied consent of the individual Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Atlantic Coast will not be a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the Conference (ACC), UofL, or individual team rules may presence of hazing is not a neutral act; it is a violation of result in temporary loss of practice or participation status, the Student Code of Conduct. indefinite team suspension, reduction or cancellation of athletics financial aid, or dismissal from the team and/or Violation of this policy by any student or student group University. will subject the individual and/or student group to the Student Code of Conduct. Violations of this policy are Student-athletes may report violations of any of the subject to referral to appropriate University, and law policies outlined in this handbook to: enforcement officials, as well as to regional and national  Athletics Administration: 502-852-5732 affiliated offices, for action or prosecution.  Dean of Students Office: 502-852-5787 Social Media Use  University Compliance Hotline:1-877-852-1167 ULAA recognizes that most student-athletes wish to  University Ombuds: 502-852-7359 participate in the networking and social opportunities Alcohol Policy offered by social media sites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Student-athletes are prohibited from consuming Snapchat, Twitter). ULAA encourages student-athletes to alcoholic beverages while attending athletic or use these online communities in constructive and athletically sponsored events. Kentucky law requires positive ways such as communicating important individuals to be at least 21 years old to purchase and information to peers, finding people with similar consume alcoholic beverages. Regardless of age, all interests, and forming special interest groups. Social student-athletes are prohibited from drinking alcoholic media expands one’s reach immensely, and there are beverages when traveling with or representing their many valuable uses of these networks. In the spirit of teams. Reported violations will be investigated and the University’s mission, we wish to encourage free appropriate actions will be taken. Student-athletes who speech in this online setting; however, there are a feel they may have alcohol dependency should talk to number of concerns with social networking sites of which their team athletic trainer, the lead counselor for LCARE, student-athletes should be aware. These concerns are as Kate O’Bryan, and/or the University Counseling Center. follows: Counseling is confidential. Privacy Concerns: UofL Hazing and Initiation Activities Policy 1. Student-athletes are responsible for understanding The University is dedicated to promoting a safe and and using the privacy settings on the social healthy campus environment for its students, faculty, networking sites. Information posted without using staff, and visitors. As such, the University does not privacy settings may be available to anyone, tolerate hazing. including university or athletic department personnel, law enforcement officers, media, fans or As required by Kentucky statute, the University has opposing fans, stalkers/predators/criminals, adopted a policy prohibiting hazing activities that applies graduate school admissions officers, potential to the conduct of students, faculty and staff, as well as employers, or parents. Also, what is posted is visitors, other licensees and invitees on campus. accessible long after it is removed. Student-athletes Hazing is defined as engagement, encouragement, or should be aware of who they add as a friend to their facilitation, by any organization or by any individual on

site. Do not provide personal identifying information 9. Athletic department personnel (including coaches) (e.g., date of birth, phone numbers, home or school may take disciplinary action against a student- addresses, class schedules). Student-athletes shall athlete for any violation of federal, state or local law, not provide information regarding the travel plans of the University of Louisville Student Code of Conduct, their team. the University of Louisville Student-Athlete Code of 2. Do not infringe on the privacy of friends or Conduct, team, NCAA or ACC rules, that is apparent teammates. Never post the personal information of from the information given or from the photos others. Do not post embarrassing photos of others, displayed on a social media account. Athletic teammates, or the university. Student-athletes department personnel have the authority to check should ask friends and teammates to respect their student-athletes’ websites, if they desire, for any privacy and dignity as well. Student-athletes are violations of the above rules and policies. The responsible for any content they post or that which disciplinary actions to be taken will conform to the is posted by their friends. provisions set forth in the University of Louisville 3. Passwords/Account Hacking. To ensure student- Student Code of Conduct. athletes’ accounts are as secure as possible, create Student-athletes are representatives of UofL and ULAA. unique passwords that use a combination of words, Participation in athletics is a privilege, and student- numbers, and symbols. Do not choose passwords athletes must adhere not only to the rules and policies that include personal information (e.g. birth date, listed above, but conduct themselves in ways that Social Security number, phone number). Avoid using exemplify the socially responsible and honorable the same password for multiple accounts and behavior expected of all student-athletes at UofL. Enjoy occasionally update the password for each account. all the positive benefits of social media, but be a Consequences of Irresponsible Use: responsible user of social networking. Examples of 1. Predators, stalkers, and/or criminals may use this irresponsible and/or prohibited behavior may include information to target student-athletes for the following, but are not limited to: harassment or criminal attacks or to engage in 1. Hazing identity theft; 2. Use of alcohol (if underage) 2. Media may use this information to project student- 3. Use of drugs athletes in a negative light; 4. Use of firearms 3. Opposing fans may use this information to taunt or 5. Lewd/sexually provocative depictions or harass student-athletes; comments 4. Agents or “runners” may utilize these sites to contact 6. Defamatory comments student-athletes, which may adversely affect NCAA 7. Harassing or threatening comments eligibility; 8. Derogatory comments about athletic 5. Potential employers may use this information department personnel including coaches adversely if they perceive a student-athlete’s site to 9. Communication with a sports agent be immature or unprofessional as they gather 10. Communication of team information information for a background check; 11. Violation of the privacy rights of others 6. Graduate school admissions officers may use this Team rules may have stricter policies than those listed information to ascertain maturity and professional above. Please refer to head coach for team rules. growth; 7. Law enforcement personnel (on and off campus) UofL Academic Dishonesty Policy may use information to prosecute a student-athlete Section 5 of the Code of Student Rights and criminally if he/she is displaying behavior that Responsibilities violates the law, has admitted to breaking the law, or Academic dishonesty is prohibited at UofL. It is a serious has used threatening, harassing, or defamatory offense because it diminishes the quality of scholarship, language; makes accurate evaluation of student progress 8. UofL Student Affairs personnel may use information impossible, and defrauds those in society who must posted on a student-athlete’s site to ascertain ultimately depend upon the knowledge and integrity of whether they have violated any provisions of the the institution and its students and faculty. Academic UofL Student Code of Conduct and to bring dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following: disciplinary action.

A. Cheating:  Falsely citing a source of information.  Using or attempting to use books, notes, study D. Multiple Submission: the submission of substantial aids, calculators, or any other documents, portions of the same academic work, including oral devices, or information in any academic exercise reports, for credit more than once without prior without prior authorization by the teacher. authorization by the teacher involved.  Copying or attempting to copy from another E. Plagiarism: representing the words or ideas of person’s paper, report, laboratory work, someone else as one’s own in any academic exercise, computer program, or other work material in such as: any academic exercise.  Submitting as one’s own a paper written by  Procuring or using tests or examinations, or any another person or by a commercial “ghost other information regarding the content of a test writing” service, or examination, before the scheduled exercise  Exactly reproducing someone else’s words without prior authorization by the teacher. without identifying the words with quotation  Unauthorized communication during any marks or by appropriate indentation, or without academic exercise. properly citing the quotation in a footnote or  Discussing the contents of tests or examinations reference. with students who have not yet taken the tests  Paraphrasing or summarizing someone else’s or examinations if the instructor has forbidden work without acknowledging the source with a such discussion. footnote or reference.  Sending a substitute to take one’s examination,  Using facts, data, graphs, charts, or other test, or quiz, or to perform one’s field or information without acknowledging the source laboratory work; acting as a substitute for with a footnote or reference. Borrowed facts or another student at any examination, test, or quiz, information obtained in one’s research or or at a field or laboratory work assignment. reading must be acknowledged unless they are  Conducting research or preparing work for “common knowledge”. Clear examples of another student, or allowing others to conduct “common knowledge” include the names of one’s research or prepare one’s work, without leaders of prominent nations, basic scientific prior authorization by the teacher. Except when laws, and the meaning of fundamental concepts otherwise explicitly stated by the teacher, and principles in a discipline. The specific examination questions shall become public after audience for which a paper is written may they have been given. determine what can be viewed as “Common B. Fabrication: Inventing or making up data, research knowledge”: for example, the facts commonly results, information, or procedures, such as: known by a group of chemists will differ radically  Inventing or making up data, research results, from those known by a more general audience. information, or procedures. Students should check with their teachers  Inventing a record of any portion thereof regarding what can be viewed as “common regarding internship, clinical, or practicum knowledge” within a specific field or assignment, experience. but often the student will have to make the final C. Falsification: altering/falsifying information, such as: judgment. When in doubt, footnotes or  Changing grade reports or other academic references should be used. records. F. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty: helping or  Altering the record of experimental procedures, attempting to commit an academically dishonest act. data, or results. The academic units may have additional guidelines  Altering the record of or reporting false regarding academic dishonesty. It is the student’s information about internship, clinical, or responsibility to check with their teachers and practicum experiences. academic units to obtain those guidelines.  Forging someone’s signature or identification on NCAA Academic Misconduct an academic record. (NCAA Bylaws 14.02.1 and 14.02.10)  Altering a returned examination paper in order A violation of UofL’s academic dishonesty policy may also to claim that the examination was graded result in an NCAA academic misconduct violation, which erroneously. may result in a student-athlete becoming ineligible to compete. UofL is required to report an NCAA academic misconduct violation pursuant to NCAA Bylaw 14.02.10. Student-athletes requesting an exception to team travel Impermissible academic assistance by a current or arrangements are accepting financial responsibility for former institutional staff member or a representative of the alternate transportation unless otherwise approved an institution's athletics interests includes, but is not by the Head Coach and Sport Administrator. limited to, the provision of or arrangement of: Any student-athlete wishing to travel separately from 1. Substantial assistance that is not generally available the team, to or from a scheduled team competition, to an institution's students and is not otherwise must obtain the written approval of the Head Coach and expressly authorized in Bylaw 16.3, which results in the Sport Administrator prior to the start of the trip. The the certification of a student-athlete's eligibility to student-athlete should notify the Head Coach and participate in intercollegiate athletics, receive complete the Team Travel Exception form. Complete financial aid, or earn an Academic Progress Rate information must be provided including names and point; or contact information of those providing transportation 2 An academic exception that results in a grade for the student-athlete. change, academic credit or fulfilment of a graduation requirement when such an exception is not generally Honesty and Sportsmanship available to the institution's students and the (NCAA Bylaw 10.01.1) exception results in the certification of a student- Individuals employed by (or associated with) an NCAA athlete's eligibility to participate in intercollegiate member institution to administer, conduct or coach athletics, receive financial aid, or earn an Academic intercollegiate athletics and all participating student- Progress Rate point. athletes shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole, their Team Rules institutions and they, as individuals, shall represent the Each head coach is responsible for providing specific honor and dignity of fair play and the generally team rules to student-athletes at the beginning of each recognized high standards associated with wholesome academic year. Team rules ensure that student-athletes competitive sports. conduct themselves in a manner that positively reflects UofL. Coaches have the discretion to establish team rules UofL Department of Athletics that restrict use of electronic devices (e.g., mobile Code of Ethical Conduct and Sportsmanship phones). This restriction may include the collection of The basic principles of athletic competition at UofL stand such devices during the academic year. The use of social for the highest ideals in sportsmanship. One of the media may also be restricted at the discretion of the primary objectives of competition is to develop and head coach. (See Social Media Use) foster respect for fellow participants, coaches, officials and spectators. UofL has a proud tradition of Team Travel sportsmanlike conduct among its student-athletes. Team travel conduct standards (e.g., individual conduct, Student-athletes, coaches and staff are representatives dress, curfews) are determined by each head coach. It is the of their team, the ULAA and the University. All parties are responsibility of each student-athlete to make up any expected to uphold the same standards of conduct that assignments or exams that may have been missed as a have been adopted by the University, as well as result of team travel. The athletic department only pays standards set forth by the Athletic Department. As visible for the transportation, room and board for team travel. representatives of the Athletic Department, student- Phone calls, laundry, room service, etc. will not be paid athletes, coaches and staff are to conduct themselves in for by the athletic department. Incidentals must not be an appropriate manner with pride, honesty, integrity, charged to student-athlete rooms sportsmanship, and demonstrate excellence on and off Team Travel Exception [F] the field. Frequent media exposure requires exemplary When team travels off-campus for a scheduled and ethical behavior toward teammates, opponents, competition, all team members travel with the team coaches, referees and fans. unless an exception has been approved by the Head Sportsmanlike Conduct: Student-Athletes, Coaching Coach and the Sport Administrator. Exceptions to the Staff, Administrative, Support Staff travel policy will be made when a student-athlete wishes and Support Groups to travel to/from an athletic event with his/her parents Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated and will be and/or an academic commitment requires a different appropriately penalized based on ACC, NCAA and travel schedule than the team. Other exceptions will be University policies. The Athletic Department recognizes made only under extremely unusual circumstances. that the student support groups (e.g. Pep Band, they occur. Acts of unsportsmanlike conduct are as Cheerleaders, Lady Birds, and mascots) provide a follow, but are not limited to: valuable service to the department and institution. As 1. Entering the competition area for an representatives of the University of Louisville, it is unsportsmanlike purpose, including leaving the necessary to establish a Code of Conduct for these stands to participate in a fight or celebration; support groups and their advisors. To emphasize the 2. Use of physical abuse or throwing objects towards importance of good sportsmanship, providing and officials, coaches, fans or participants; identifying examples of inappropriate behavior are as 3. Participating in any action, not previously addressed, follows, but are not limited to: which violates generally recognized ethical 1. Inappropriate celebrations during competition; standards of intercollegiate athletics, the University 2. Use of obscene language, gestures, vulgarity, taunts, or the community. Any student or fan committing and/or ridicules at an athletic event directed towards such an act will be reviewed and the Director of officials, coaches, fans or other athletes; Athletics will determine the appropriate penalties. 3. Disrespectful, discriminatory comments or gestures Unethical Conduct toward any participant, official, coach, administrator, (NCAA Bylaw 10.1) or spectator including, but not limited to, any Unethical conduct by a prospective or enrolled student- discriminatory act based on race, gender, religion, athlete or a current or former UofL staff member, which ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, includes any individual who performs work for the UofL socio-economic status, disability and/or national or the athletics department even if he/she does not origin; receive compensation for such work, may include, but is 4. Use of physical abuse or throwing objects towards not limited to, the following: officials, coaches, fans or other athletes; 5. Lack of civility or defiling of an opponent’s name, 1. Refusal to furnish information relevant to an symbols, and/or traditions; investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA 6. Entering the competition area for an regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or unsportsmanlike purpose, including leaving the the individual's institution; participant area to participate in a fight; 2. Knowing involvement in offering or providing a 7. Violence or exploitation of others; prospective or an enrolled student-athlete an 8. Negative public statements toward opponents in improper inducement or extra benefit or improper violation with the ULAA Media Policy; financial aid; 9. Suggestive behavior that insinuates unsportsmanlike 3. Knowingly furnishing or knowingly influencing others conduct; to furnish the NCAA or UofL false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement Student-athletes, staff, support group members, in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible advisors and coaches who demonstrate unsportsmanlike violation of an NCAA regulation; conduct shall be subject to reprimand imposed by the 4. Receipt of benefits by a UofL staff member for Director of Athletics. The Athletic Department will facilitating or arranging a meeting between a continue to evaluate and address any concerns in this student-athlete and an agent, financial advisor or a area and may levy sanctions (e.g. dismissal from a team, representative of agent or advisor (e.g., "runner"); contest or future contests) on an individual, coach or 5. Knowing involvement in providing a banned staff member for unethical behavior that violates the substance or impermissible supplement to student- Code of Ethical Conduct and Sportsmanship given by the athletes, or knowingly providing medications to University, NCAA Honesty and Sportsmanship Bylaw and student-athletes contrary to medical licensure, ACC Sportsmanship Policy. commonly accepted standards of care in sports Sportsmanlike Conduct: Students and Fans medicine practice, or state and federal law. This The Athletic Department understands that the student provision shall not apply to banned substances for body and fan population are the lifeblood in continuing which the student-athlete has received a medical the growth of athletic programs at any collegiate exception per Bylaw 31.2.3.2; however, the institution. The Athletic Department is still held substance must be provided in accordance with accountable for the behavior of these fans during athletic medical licensure, commonly accepted standards of contests. It is necessary to establish behaviors that are care and state or federal law; inappropriate and are considered unacceptable should

6. Engaging in any athletics competition under an authorized contact from media and other related assumed name or with intent to deceive; or individuals. 7. Failure to provide complete and accurate Sports Wagering information to the NCAA, NCAA Eligibility Center or (NCAA Bylaws 10.02.1, 10.02.2, 10.3 and 10.4) UofL athletics department regarding an individual's Definitions: amateur status. A. Sports Wagering (i.e. Gambling): Placing, accepting Tobacco Use or soliciting a wager (on a staff member’s or student- (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.10) athlete’s own behalf or on the behalf of others) of The use of tobacco products by a student-athlete is any type with any individual or organization on any prohibited during practice and competition. A student- intercollegiate, amateur or professional team or athlete who uses tobacco products during a practice or contest. Examples of sports wagering include, but competition shall be disqualified for the remainder of are not limited to, the use of a bookmaker or parlay that practice or competition. card; Internet sports wagering; auctions in which bids are placed on teams, individuals or contests; ULAA Sports Information Media Relations Policy and pools or fantasy leagues in which an entry fee is As members of UofL intercollegiate sports teams, required and there is an opportunity to win a prize. student-athletes should be aware that there is significant B. Wager (i.e. Bet): Any agreement in which an attention from the community and many national individual or entity agrees to give up an item of value observers on the University's athletics program. The (e.g., cash, shirt, dinner) in exchange for the public is extremely interested in athletics at UofL, and it possibility of gaining another item of value. is from these interested alumni and fans that the C. Consequences of Sports Wagering: Prospective or University receives much of its support for our athletics enrolled student-athletes found in violation of NCAA program. Student-athletes have a responsibility to their sports wagering regulations shall be ineligible for coaches and teammates to cooperate with the further intercollegiate competition, subject to media. Interacting with the media gives student- appeal to the Committee on Student-Athlete athletes the opportunity to develop communication Reinstatement for restoration of eligibility. skills and promote their sport. To provide media 1. A student-athlete who engages in activities representatives with information on a student-athlete, designed to influence the outcome of an the UofL Sports Information office requests that every intercollegiate contest or in an effort to affect student-athlete fill out a questionnaire and speak with a win-loss margins ("point shaving") or who sports information representative. Any personal participates in any sports wagering activity information disclosed by a student-athlete may be involving the student-athlete's institution shall released by the Sports Information office. permanently lose all remaining regular-season Interviews and postseason eligibility in all sports. Student-athletes must not agree to any media interviews 2. A student-athlete who participates in any sports unless arrangements have been coordinated through the wagering activity through the Internet, a UofL Sports Information office. This policy will help avoid bookmaker or a parlay card shall be ineligible for contact with unauthorized persons who may attempt to all regular-season and postseason competition gain information for gambling or scouting purposes; and for a minimum period of one year from the date the staff will help arrange interviews at a time of the institution's determination that a violation convenient for the student-athlete without him/her occurred and shall be charged with the loss of a being contacted at times he/she may not wish to receive minimum of one season of eligibility. If the those calls. The Sports Information office will not give out student-athlete is determined to have been the home or mobile phone numbers of a student-athlete, involved in a later violation of any portion of and strongly suggests that student-athletes not disclose Bylaw 10.3, the student-athlete shall such information either. The Sports Information office permanently lose all remaining regular-season will let a student-athlete know when to expect and postseason eligibility in all sports.

University Policies Notice of Nondiscrimination development of previously underutilized human Reaffirmation of Commitment to resources. Equal Educational & Employment Opportunity Unlawful Harassment, Personal Discrimination, UofL is committed to and will provide equality of and Retaliation educational and employment opportunity for all persons The University of Louisville's Discriminatory Harassment regardless of race, sex, age, color, national origin, Policy reflects the commitment to maintain a community ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, that is free from harassment of any kind. Harassment of sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and any kind (including sexual harassment and sexual expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status abuse) is not acceptable at the university. It is – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide inconsistent with the university's commitment to educational or employment qualifications. Further, the excellence and respect for all individuals. The university university seeks to promote campus diversity by is also committed to protecting the academic freedom enrolling and employing a larger number of minorities and freedom of expression of all members of the and women where these groups have historically been university community. Academic freedom and freedom and continue to be under-represented within the of expression includes, but is not limited to, the university in relation to availability and may extend expression of ideas, however controversial, in the preference in initial employment to such individuals classroom, residence hall, and in keeping with different among substantially equally qualified candidates, as well responsibilities, in work places elsewhere in the as to veterans and current university employees seeking university community. The University of Louisville strives promotion. to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination in terms This affirmation is published in accordance with 41 CFR race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, 60 and is in keeping with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of religion, disability, genetic information, sexual 1964 and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972, as orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, amended; Executive Order 11246; the Rehabilitation Act marital status, or pregnancy. In addition, the university of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment prohibits job discrimination of Vietnam era veterans, Assistance Act of 1974; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated 1988 and Kentucky Statutes. veterans, and other protected veterans. The university To ensure that equal educational and employment shall make every reasonable effort to select all staff from opportunity exists throughout the university, a results- applicant pools which are representative of the labor oriented equal opportunity/affirmative action program market in terms of sex, disability, minority, and veteran will be implemented to overcome the effects of past status. Furthermore, the university shall not subject discrimination and to eliminate any artificial barriers to employees to unlawful discrimination in terms of educational or employment opportunities for all compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No qualified individuals that may exist in any of our student or employee shall be subject to retaliation for programs. The university aims to achieve, within all bringing a good faith complaint pertaining to unlawful areas of the university community, a diverse student harassment or personal discrimination or for protesting body, faculty, and staff capable of providing for such behavior directed against another member of the excellence in the education of its students and for the university community. enrichment of the university community. For more information concerning ways in which our UofL reaffirms its commitment to equality of educational multicultural learning community may be nurtured and and employment opportunity in its relationships with all protected or complaint resolution procedures, contact members of the university community and its the following: commitment to the elimination of any documented  Office of Student Affairs- 502-852-6933 historical and continuing underutilization of women and  Office of Human Resources 502-852-6688 minorities among the student body or employee  Office of Diversity 502- 852-5719 complement. UofL is committed to this program and is aware that with its implementation, positive benefits will be received from the greater utilization and

Sexual Misconduct Policy 3. Domestic Violence The University of Louisville prohibits all forms of sex 4. Dating Violence discrimination and sexual misconduct. This policy 5. Sexual Exploitation outlines student expectations, reporting options, and 6. Stalking resources for all students, employees, University visitors, 7. Retaliation or third parties within the University community, These are defined below are can be found in the Code of regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Student Conduct under Section 10. Sexual misconduct offenses include, but are not limited 1. Sexual Harassment: unwelcome sexual advances, to the following: sexual harassment; sexually abusive requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical contact; domestic violence; dating violence; sexual conduct of a sexual nature, when: exploitation; stalking; or retaliation. a. submission to such conduct is made, either Student sexual misconduct falls under the guidelines of explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an the Code of Student Conduct and should be referred to individual's employment, or participation in a the Dean of Students Office at 852-5787 or University-sponsored education program, or [email protected]. The University will take immediate activity; steps to end sexual misconduct, prevent recurrence, and b. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an correct any effects on the complainant or those involved individual is used as the basis for employment or in the complaint process. If, in the process of the academic decisions affecting such an individual; investigation, the University determines that the alleged c. such conduct creates a hostile environment if conduct does not fall within the guidelines of the the harassment is so severe, pervasive, and University's policy on sexual harassment, both the objectively offensive so as to deny or limit a complainant and the accused student will be notified. person’s ability to participate in or benefit from the University’s programs, services, In an emergency situation, individuals should contact opportunities, or activities; or University Police at 502-852-6111 or call 911. d. such conduct has the purpose or effect of When an allegation of misconduct is brought to the unreasonably interfering with an individual's attention of a University official and the accused student employment or academic performance. is found to have violated the Code of Student Conduct, In determining whether harassment has created a hostile sanctions will be issued. A Code of Student Conduct environment, consideration will be based on the violation is not required in order to provide certain following factors: accommodations for the complainant reporting the a. more students’ education or individual’s concern. Possible remedies include but are not limited to employment; the following: "no contact orders,” changes to academic b. the nature, scope, frequency, duration, and or living situations as appropriate, counseling services, location of incident or incidents; and escort services, medical services, academic support c. the identity, number, and relationships of services, and notification of the right to file a complaint persons involved. with local law enforcement. A person who receives a 2. Sexually abusive contact: sexual intercourse; anal complaint is required to provide information regarding intercourse; oral intercourse; touching of the genitals, the University's policy on sexual harassment, sexual breast, buttocks, or inner thighs; sodomy, or any other violence and sexual assault; complaint resolution physical conduct or touching of a sexual nature without procedures; and offer options for addressing a consent and/or by force. Examples include, but are not complaint. limited to: Intentional contact with the breasts, buttocks, The University may recommend interim steps as deemed groin, or genitals, mouth or other orifice; or touching necessary to protect the safety, well-being, and privacy another with any of these body parts; or making another of the complainant, accused student, and any other touch you or themselves with one any of these body member of the University community who may be parts. Vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or directly or indirectly involved. finger; anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue, or Sexual misconduct offenses may include but are not finger; and oral copulation (mouth to genital contact or limited to the following: genital to mouth contact), no matter how slight the 1. Sexual Harassment penetration or contact. 2. Sexually Abusive Contact

3. Domestic Violence: intentionally, knowingly or proceeding. This includes action taken against a recklessly causing physical or sexual abuse to a current bystander who intervened to stop or attempt to stop or former spouse, to a person whom shares a child in discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct. common with the accused, or to a person who is Retaliation includes intimidating, threatening, or cohabitating with or has cohabited with the accused as a coercing an individual because of the individual’s spouse or intimate partner. complaint or participation. 4. Dating Violence: intentionally, knowingly or recklessly Clarification of Consent: In order for individuals to causing physical or sexual abuse to a person who is or has engage in sexual activity of any type, there must be been in a social relationship or a romantic or intimate consent prior to and during sexual activity. The Code of nature with the accused. Whether or not a dating Student Conduct defines consent in the following way: relationship exists is determined based on the length of "Consent means freely given agreement by a competent the relationship, the type of relationship; and the person. A person is deemed incompetent to give consent frequency of interaction between the persons involved when that person is under such an incapacitation that in the relationship. person does not appreciate the nature of the consent, or if the person is a minor." Consent to an act of sexual 5. Sexual Exploitation: the taking of non-consensual or activity will not be automatically taken as consent to any abusive sexual advantage of another by a person(s), or other act of sexual activity. "No" always means "No." the inducement of another person to do the same; or for Failure to say "No" cannot be interpreted as "Yes." one's own advantage or benefit; or to benefit or Silence without clear actions demonstrating permission advantage anyone other than the one being exploited. will not be assumed to indicate consent. Forms of sexual exploitation may include transmitting, Incapacitation is a state in which a person cannot make recording, or photographing the image or voice of rational, reasonable decisions because the person lacks another person without that person’s knowledge or the ability to give knowing consent (i.e., to understand consent while in an environment that is considered the "who, what, when, where, why or how" of the sexual private or where there is an expectation of privacy, such interaction). Incapacitation also covers a person whose as a residence or bathroom (Code of Student Conduct, incapacity results from mental disability, sleep, Section 10(dd)). Other examples of sexual exploitation unconsciousness, involuntary physical restraint, or from include, but are not limited to the following: prostituting the effects of alcohol or other drugs. an individual, engaging in voyeurism, knowingly transmitting an STI or HIV to another student, or Because alcohol or other drug use can place the capacity exposing one's genitals in non-consensual to consent in question - sober sex is less likely to raise circumstances. concerns. When using alcohol or other drugs, a person may be considered unable to give consent. Likewise, 6. Stalking: a course of behavior directed at a specific consent can become less clear when the following person(s) involving repeated (two or more occasions) occurs: an attempt to coerce an unwilling person into a visual or physical proximity, non-consensual sexual activity, repeatedly subjecting a person to communication, expressed or implied threats of death or unwelcome sexual attention, or punishing or retaliating bodily harm, or a combination thereof, causing a against a person for a refusal to consent to sexual reasonable person fear. Stalking behaviors may include conduct. Conduct alleged to be sexual misconduct will be persistent patterns of leaving or sending the person(s) evaluated by considering the totality of the particular unwanted items or gifts ranging from seemingly circumstances including the frequency, intensity, romantic to bizarre, following the person(s), or lying in isolation, or duration of the questioned behavior. wait for the person(s), or harassing the person(s) via the For the Kentucky criminal definition of consent, refer to internet or other forms of online and/or electronic Kentucky Revised Statutes 510.020. communications (i.e., cyberstalking).

7. Retaliation: action taken by an accused individual or an action taken by a third party against any person because that person has reported a violation of the University’s sexual misconduct policies or because that person has filed a complaint, served as a witness, assisted, or participated in an investigation or

Reporting a Harassment, Discrimination or Sexual Additional Contacts Misconduct Complaint Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs, Directors, and Coaches, any other University employee in a The purpose of reporting a complaint is to inform the supervisory role. University that harassment, discrimination or sexual misconduct may be occurring or may have occurred, and Some forms of harassment and discrimination may to provide information sufficient to identify the parties violate federal and state laws, and a Complainant or involved. Any person with knowledge of harassment, Respondent may choose to contact the following discrimination or sexual misconduct may report the agencies regarding their complaint: information to any of the following: Philadelphia Office for Civil Rights Brian Bigelow, ADA/Title IX Coordinator U.S. Department of Education 2100 S. Floyd Street The Wanamaker Building Student Activities Center – W301 100 Penn Square East, Suite 515 Louisville, KY 40208 Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323 Phone: 502-852-5787 Phone: (215) 656-8541 Email: [email protected] TDD: 1-877-521-2172 Email: [email protected] Dr. Angela Taylor, Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Complaints Against Students) Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Assistant Provost for Student Affairs 332 W. Broadway, 7th Floor 2100 S. Floyd Street Louisville, KY 40202 Student Activities Center - W301 Email: [email protected] Louisville, KY 40208 Phone: (502) 595-4024 or 1-800-292-5566 502-852-5787 Email: [email protected] Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Place Mary Elizabeth Miles, Deputy Title IX Coordinator Suite 268 (Complaints Against Employees) Louisville, Kentucky 40202 Director of Employee Relations and Compliance Phone: 1-800-669-4000 1980 Arthur Street TTY: 1-800-669-6820 Louisville, KY 40208-2770 Email: www.eeoc.gov Phone: (502) 852-6688 Email: [email protected] The following UofL Policies may be found online at the links below: University Police (Complaints Against Non-University Code of Student Conduct Community Members) http://louisville.edu/dos/students/code-of-student- Floyd Street Parking Garage, Suite 100 conduct.html Louisville, KY 40292 Phone: (502) 852-6111 Discriminatory Harassment Policy http://louisville.edu/hr/policies/per110 Christine Simatacolos Associate Athletic Director for Student Life 2100 S Floyd Street Student Activities Center – E301 Louisville, KY 40208 502-852-4149

LCARE: Student-Athlete Support

LCARE is an all-encompassing program that enhances the being of the whole person, not just the student or the collegiate experience of the student-athlete during athlete. his/her collegiate career. This comprehensive student LCARE consists of five commitment areas: support system serves as a link between the student- athlete and the campus-wide opportunities that student-  Academic Success, athletes often have difficulty accessing due to athletic  Career Development commitments. The LCARE program is supported by the  Student-Athlete Development, NCAA.  Community Outreach, and  Athletic Excellence. The LCARE mission is to provide programming, in conjunction with established university systems, which By focusing on these five areas, ULAA seeks to assist encourages student-athletes to further enhance student-athletes in developing the necessary “life skills” themselves academically, athletically, and emotionally. to lead productive lives and become leaders and The program aims to afford each student-athlete the contributors in the biggest game of all—life. opportunity to discover and develop strengths, values, The following sections detail an overview of the five goals, and vision as an individual, focusing on the well- commitment areas and services provided to student- athletes under LCARE. Academic Success ULAA’s commitment to academic success supports the John’s Cardinal Stadium, the Yum! Practice Facility, and academic growth of the student-athlete toward the athletic complex at the Kentucky Exposition Center. intellectual development and graduation. The athletic Student-athletes may use these facilities for tutorial department supports this commitment with extensive services, group study sessions, computer work, and academic counseling services in an effort to maximize individual academic preparation. the success of every student-athlete. Academic Student-Athlete Academic Responsibility enrichment is offered through training in study skills, time management, academic integrity, and goal setting. The responsibility for academic success lies with the Athletic academic counselors are experts in issues of student-athlete. As such, the student-athlete should academic eligibility and work closely with their student- seek help when he/she is not doing well in a class. The athletes to assist them in planning for academic success student-athlete has the responsibility to complete and progress toward the chosen degree. assignments on time, and ultimately, has the responsibility to take control of his/her own learning Thorntons Academic Center of Excellence process to become academically successful. See also SA This new academic center was built to provide UofL conduct and U of L Academic Dishonesty Policies. student-athletes with a state-of-the-art facility in which Student-Athlete Academic Issues to pursue their academic endeavors. The Thorntons Academic Center of Excellence (TACE) is located beneath The ULAA Committee on Academic Performance (CAP), the Norton Terrace at the south end of Papa John's led by the Faculty Athletic Representative, Prof. Elaine Cardinal Stadium. It houses the main academic Wise, is designed to assist student-athletes with operations for the athletic department including tutorial academic concerns (e.g., problems with professors, class areas, laboratories, offices and classroom space. scheduling). Student-athletes with any academic concerns are encouraged to seek out Prof. Wise, Olga S. Peers Student-Athlete Center Assistant Professor, Chair of the Division of Humanities, This student-athlete support center is located on the Bingham Humanities Building, Room 303D, (502) 852- second floor of the Swain Student Activities Center (SAC) 7149, [email protected]. and has computers, a printer and study space available CardMail, Blackboard and ULink from 8:30am – 5 pm. CardMail, Blackboard and ULink can be accessed through Additional academic services staff and facilities are the UofL homepage at www.louisville.edu. The university located at the Howard Schnellenberger Complex at Papa issued username and password will be the same for

Blackboard and ULink; however, the login for CardMail is ULink slightly different. ULink is the student information portal at UofL. Student- athletes may login to ULink to view their financial CardMail account, register for classes, apply for a degree, view CardMail is the student email system. Student-athletes their transcript, view their class schedule, and update should check their university email account daily, as it is personal information. the official way of communication between university officials (e.g., professors) and students. For the purpose Tutorial Services of convenience, student-athletes are encouraged to set Tutorial assistance is available to all student-athletes. To up their mobile devices to access their university email initiate the process, student-athletes must make a account. When logging into CardMail, use student- request with their athletic academic counselor and an athletes should use their username followed by individual tutor will be provided. Every effort will be @cardmail.louisville.edu made to accommodate requests within 48 hours. In Setting up your Mobile Device some cases, it may take additional time to secure an If you are using Office365ProPlus/CardMail, activesync is appropriate tutor, so it is important that the student- the preferred method. When adding a new account, athlete requests a tutor as soon as a need arises. Once a choose Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, follow the tutor is requested, the student-athlete should check prompts entering the information below: his/her university email account and phone messages  Email address: [email protected] regularly.  Username: [email protected] Rules for Tutoring Services  Password: Your ULink password Tutorial assistance is a privilege, not a right. Tutor  Server Name: outlook.office365.com sessions are not substitutions for class attendance. If a  Name of your account: Put whatever you like here, student-athlete does not attend class, he/she will not like UOFL or CardMail receive tutoring. All student-athletes are responsible for  If you prefer IMAP you can find your IMAP server abiding by the following rules: settings by using Outlook Web App. Connecting to 1. Show Respect for Tutor your account using IMAP lets you send and receive  Treat tutors with respect and expect the same in email. You cannot access your contacts, tasks, or return calendar with this method.  Out of respect and professionalism, do not call or  If you’re connecting to your Office 365 text a tutor after 10:00 p.m. or before 7:00 a.m. ProPlus/CardMail email, use the following settings.  Socializing with tutors outside of the office (e.g.,  IMAP: outlook.office365.com Port: 993 Encryption: attendance at private parties or social events) is SSL strongly discouraged. Dating or fraternizing with  SMTP:outlook.office365.com Port: 587 Encryption: tutors is prohibited. TLS  Student-athletes must not cancel any tutoring  You may be prompted to accept a certificate, please appointment without first notifying their athletic choose yes. academic counselor. If a student-athlete needs  If you continue to have problems setting up your to cancel an appointment due to an emergency, CardMail account on your Phone, you can find he/she should contact the tutor and/or the tutor assistance at iTech Connect (Belknap) in MITC 02B coordinator at least two hours before the and iTech Connect (HSC) KWING 2016. You may also appointment. contact the IT HelpDesk for further help at either 2. Attending Tutoring Session (502) 852-7997 or [email protected]  Student-athletes should come prepared for all Blackboard tutoring sessions by bringing all books, course Blackboard is the online course management system. materials, and homework needed for the Each semester, the majority of courses use Blackboard session. If a student-athlete does not come to upload course materials and administer exams. Some prepared, it will be considered a no show. This professors use Blackboard to supplement classroom information is sent to the student-athlete’s instruction, while others create fully online courses. coach(es) and athletic academic counselor.  Student-athletes must wait 30 minutes for each scheduled appointment with a tutor. If the tutor is late or fails to come, the student-athlete

should inform the Tutor Coordinator Computer Services immediately. The Tutor Coordinator tracks Computer labs for student-athletes are located in TACE, attendance using GradesFirst. SAC, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, Yum! Practice Center 3. No Show Policy and Athletic Complex at the Fairgrounds. The labs  All subject tutoring appointments will be contain personal computers, which feature a wide scheduled for one hour per week. All additional variety of software along with email and Internet access appointments must receive prior approval from for completing class assignments and projects. the Tutor Coordinator Additionally, lab assistants are on duty to aid student- athletes at peak hours during the day and at night.  If a student-athlete is assigned to a study group, he/she is required to attend all weekly TACE provides laptop computers for teams to check out appointments. Failure to attend this study group when traveling for athletic competition. Additional will result in a no show. computer labs are available on campus. Student- 4. Unexcused Absences/No Shows: athletes needing to take a test online will not be allowed  More than two no shows will be charged to the to take their exams in the academic labs listed above student-athlete and must be paid before (SAC, PJCS, KEC, YUM) and may use a personal computer resuming tutorial sessions. or one at a University computer lab to complete these  Coaches will be informed of all no-shows and exams. late cancellations and will administer the Objective-Based Study Hall consequences. Two no-shows or late Athletic academic counselors, along with the graduate cancellations will result in the suspension of all assistants, administer the objective-based study hall tutoring services indefinitely or until the program. The program requires that student-athletes student-athlete has met with his/her athletic manage their time and keep current on all assignments, academic Counselor, the Tutor Coordinator, and tests, and quizzes. Objectives are set weekly according to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for class syllabi and instructor information. Academic Academics and paid the no-show fees. counselors check weekly proposed objectives to confirm  Student-athletes will be charged a minimum of they have been completed by each student-athlete. $6 for no-show fees. Academic Monitoring Learning Services Athletic academic counselors check course progress on There are two Learning Specialists dedicated to assisting all student-athletes. This monitoring system allows the student-athletes with documented learning challenges. counseling staff to become aware of problems and They are also available to provide services to those provide the assistance needed as quickly as possible. individuals in need of study skill development and/or Athletic academic counselors will make every effort to learning disability screening and referrals. contact a student-athlete to discuss any academic problems that may exist. It is important for student- The Disability Resource Center coordinates with the athletes to respond to their academic counselor in a Learning Specialists to ensure that eligible student- timely manner. athletes receive the appropriate accommodative assistance. These services may include note-takers, Athletic Academic Records extended test time and electronically formatted course Athletic academic counselors maintain records of materials. academic progress for all student-athletes. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to become familiar In addition, student-athletes are given learning style with that record and at all times make satisfactory assessments, right/left brain analysis and study skill progress toward a degree as defined by the NCAA and enhancement workshops to further develop their UofL. University advisors and athletic academic academic skill set. This information is shared with the counselors will make every attempt to provide effective student-athletes, the coaching staff and the advising guidance; however, the final responsibility for meeting staff to ensure that everyone is playing to win in the academic requirements rests with each student-athlete. classroom and in their sport. Individual records are accessible to student-athletes during the normal office hours, but at no time may records be removed from any of the academic services offices.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and/or adding courses. During the designated Under FERPA (a.k.a. the Buckley Amendment), students days at the beginning of the semester, a student- who have matriculated have the right to inspect and athlete may add and/or drop a course or courses review most education records maintained about them to his/her schedule only after consultation with by UofL, and, in many cases, decide whether or not a the athletic academic counselor. During the third party may obtain information from them. Directory regular semester, classes may be dropped and information is considered public unless a student asks added during the first five days of classes. During that some or all of that information be withheld. No one the summer session the drop/add days vary will have access to a student's education records, nor will depending on the length of the session. their contents be disclosed, without the written consent Withdrawing from a Class: Student-athletes must have of the student, except as provided by the act. approval from their athletic academic counselor and head coach prior to withdrawing from any class. Students Class Registration are permitted to withdraw from class(es) up to the first Each semester during early registration, which is typically day of the eighth week of classes during the fall and one day before undergraduate registration, student- spring semesters. The exact date will be listed in the athletes must meet with their academic unit advisor and schedule of courses. A grade of “W” will be assigned and athletic academic counselor to plan a class schedule for will appear on the student’s transcript. The withdraw the next semester. date for the summer sessions will vary, based on the 1. Student-athletes are required to meet with their length of the session. academic unit advisor until they have earned 24-30 degree-applicable credits and are in good academic Textbook Policies standing. An academic unit advisor will help student- Only student-athletes, who have been awarded books as athletes determine what degree requirements they part of their athletic grant-in-aid, may receive textbooks. have remaining and will give permission to register Other supplies and equipment such as pens, paper, for the next term. computer discs, etc. are not included. Textbooks are 2. After meeting with an academic unit advisor, provided through the University Bookstore located on student-athletes must schedule a meeting with their the bottom floor of the SAC east wing. Each semester a athletic academic counselor who will assist with room will be designated for student-athlete book course selection and planning classes around distribution where student-athletes will retrieve their practice and competitions. Student-athletes will books. If a student-athlete drops a course in which complete a registration worksheet with the courses he/she received books, the books must be returned he/she selected. Student-athletes will register for immediately to his/her athletic academic counselor. classes on the designated early registration day. Student-athletes may not resell any text books during 3. When planning a class schedule there are several the semester; however, student-athletes may sell books guidelines that student-athletes should follow: back at the end of the semester.  Schedule classes around team’s practice Class Attendance Policies schedule. This allows the coaches to coordinate Consistent class attendance is essential to academic successful practice times for each team. (Certain success. Student-athletes should attend each class, be other time restrictions may apply to individual prepared and on time. sports.) Excused Absences  Register for at least 15 hours per semester. The Student-athletes may be excused from class for the NCAA requires that a student complete an following reasons: average of 12 hours per semester. By taking 15  Athletic Participation: Student-athletes will be hours a semester, a student-athlete will not only provided with a travel letter outlining the meet this requirement, but he/she may be able University’s official policy, which can be found at to graduate in four years. Note: Some students http://louisville.edu/provost/policies/classroom/cla may be restricted to less than 15 hours. ssroom-policies/.  Enroll full-time. No student-athlete is allowed to  Illness or Injury: Student-athletes must contact the drop below 12 hours and continue to participate athletic trainer assigned to their team in the instance in athletics according to NCAA regulations. of class absence due to illness or injury. The medical  Student-athletes should always consult with an professional may supply the student-athlete with a athletic academic counselor prior to dropping medical excuse form. It is the responsibility of the

student-athlete to take this form to his/her  Good Academic Standing: UofL policy requires instructors. student-athletes to have at least a 2.0 cumulative  Emergencies: Student-athletes should notify the GPA after earning 60 hours. However, academic academic services staff if they must leave campus for units may require a higher GPA to be in good any extended period of time because of academic standing (e.g., School of Education hospitalization, injury, or personal problems. The requires a 2.25, and the College of Business requires athletic academic counselor will notify professors, a 2.80). It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to but it is the responsibility of the student-athlete to know the GPA requirements for his/her college. The communicate with professors to arrange for any student-athlete’s academic standing in his/her course assignments that need to be completed. college could affect NCAA eligibility. For all academic eligibility questions, student-athlete should consult Academic Terms and Definitions athletic academic counselors. For a complete list of academic policies, see The University of Louisville Undergraduate Catalog. NCAA Academic Requirements:  Academic Retention Standards: Each academic unit Progress Toward Degree and Good Academic Standing maintains its own GPA requirements for admission (NCAA Bylaws 14.01.2.1, 14.4) and graduation, as well as academic good standing, In order to maintain academic eligibility for competition warning, probation and dismissal. at UofL, student-athletes must meet the following  Classification of Students: standards: o Freshmen: 0 – 29 hours 1. Earn 6 hours each full-time term (fall and spring); and o Sophomore: 30 – 59 hours 2. Earn 18 hours each academic year (fall through o Junior: 60 – 89 hours spring); and o Senior: 90+ hours 3. Complete 24 hours and have a 1.8 GPA prior to the  Credit or Semester Hour: The unit of weight for each start of second academic year of school. academic course. Most courses are 3 credit-hour 4. Designate a specific degree prior to the start of third courses. Student-athletes must be enrolled full-time, academic year (i.e., prior to the fifth semester). generally 12 hours, each semester and most degrees Deciding on a major early in a student-athlete’s require 121-125 hours to graduate. academic career is crucial for continued academic  Grade Replacement Policy: Students who receive a eligibility and graduation in four years. For assistance grade of F, D, or C may repeat the course for grade in choosing a major, see an athletic academic replacement (i.e., new grade replaces previous grade counselor. in GPA calculation). Up to four courses may be 5. Complete 40% of their specific degree requirements, repeated with grade replacement. and have at least a 1.9 GPA prior to third academic  Incomplete Grades: An incomplete grade, “I” is given year. However, per ULAA policy, student-athletes when students are unable to complete coursework must have a 2.0 GPA if they have earned 60 hours. because of conditions beyond their control (e.g., 6. Complete 60% specific degree requirements and severe illness). If the course is not completed after a have at least a 2.0 GPA prior to fourth academic year. designated period of time, the grade will change to 7. Complete 80% of their specific degree requirements, an “F.” and have a 2.0 GPA prior to the fifth academic year.  Minimum “C” Courses: Some majors require a 8. Baseball student-athletes must meet all applicable minimum grade of “C” to earn degree credit for the academic requirements prior to the fall semester to course. Specifically, School of Education majors. be eligible for competition for the spring semester.  Prerequisite: A prerequisite is a course that must be 9. Football student-athletes must earn 9 hours in the completed prior to enrollment in a higher course fall semester to be eligible for all contests the and/or degree program. following fall semester. Failure to earn 9 hours  Degree Check: After a student has completed 90 results in football student-athletes being ineligible credit hours, he/she must apply for a degree check in for the first 4 contests of the following season. his/her academic unit. This will allow the student to  There is a one-time exception to regain eligibility know exactly which courses are needed to graduate. for all contests, if a football student-athlete  Visiting Student Letter: Students must receive prior earns 27 hours during the academic year (fall written approval from their academic unit before through summer). taking courses at another institution.

 If the one-time exception has already been used, Outstanding Sophomore Student there is also an exception to regain two contests, Outstanding Junior Student the third and fourth contests, by earning a total Outstanding Senior Student of 27 hours during the previous academic year. Spirit of Community Spirit of Diversity Undergraduate Grading System Spirit of Service UofL uses a grading system that includes “plus” and The Cardinal Award of Excellence Leader Award “minus” letter grades (e.g. B+ or C-). A grade (quality) The Cardinal Award of Excellence Volunteer Award point system based on all hours attempted each Academic Unit Awards (See school/college advisor) semester is used to calculate a student’s GPA. Quality ACC Recognition/Programs points are assigned as follows: Academic Awards: A+ = 4.0 B+ = 3.3 C+ = 2.3 D+ = 1.3 F = 0.0 ACC All-Academic Teams A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 ACC Scholar-Athlete Awards ACC Top Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year A - = 3.7 B - = 2.7 C - = 1.7 D - = 0.7 ACC Honor Roll The following grades do not contribute to the point Service Awards: system: Withdraw (W); Passing (P), earns hours only; ACC Top 6 for Service Unsatisfactory (U), no hours earned; Incomplete (I); and Athletic Awards Audit (AU). If a grade was never recorded (missing grade), McKevlin and Garber Awards the grade changes to “F” one year after the completion ACC SAAC Sportsmanship Award of the semester in which the course was taken. Internships: ACC Futures Internship Program Changing Majors Scholarships: Student-athletes interested in changing majors must first ACC Postgraduate Scholarship get approval from the team athletic academic counselor. NCAA Recognition/Programs Please note that a change in major/degree program Academic Awards: may affect academic eligibility. Elite 90 Academic Recognition Award Awards & Recognition NCAA Woman of the Year Leadership Development Programs: Each academic year, eligible student-athletes can be Career in Sports Forum nominated and receive UofL, ACC and NCAA awards and Student-Athlete Leadership Forum scholarships. For more information about how to receive Sportsmanship Awards: these and other awards, student-athletes should see Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award their athletic academic counselor. Scholarships: ULAA Recognition Ethnic Minority & Women’s Enhancement Post- Academic Awards Graduate Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Scholarship for Careers in Athletics Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Highest Women’s Team GPA Jim McKay Scholarship Program Highest Men’s Team GPA NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program Senior Student-Athlete Highest Individual GPA NCAA Division I Degree-Completion Scholarship (1 male, 1 female) Other Awards and Recognition Red & Black Scholar Athlete Award John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarships: Scholarship (NACDA) Cardinal Post Graduate Scholarship Wilma Rudolph Student Athlete Achievement Award UofL Recognition (NACDA) Dean’s List National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athletes Dean’s Scholar Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars (Diverse: Issues in Higher Outstanding Freshman Student Education)

Career Development

Career and Leadership programming for UofL student- exposure to career fields and professional skills athletes is focused on leadership discovery and necessary for success. assessment, career exploration and planning, internship  Strategic Partnerships: Networks with local and preparation, graduate school programmatic research, national companies, organizations, and professionals interview skill development, and resume creation. are in place to connect student athletes with Programs and initiatives are often a collaborative effort employers for internships, job shadowing, full time with the University Career Development Center, Ulmer positions, and corporate touring. Center, academic departments, community employers,  Monthly Career Discovery: Each month the and other athletics staff. Enterprise Career Suite will focus on a particular Director of Student Athlete Leadership and career field, such as Health Sciences, Non-Profit, Development: Alyssa Murphy Business, Service/Community Work, Education, Office Location: Enterprise Cardinal Athletic Career Suite STEM areas, through programming, speakers, in TACE professional development workshops, and networking nights. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm,  Mentoring Program: Former UofL student-athletes and select evenings will mentor one on one with current student- Phone: 502-852-0216 athletes, focused on educational experiences, career choices and exploration, personal development Student-athletes, alumni, and Cardinal Degree advice, and strengthening professional etiquette Completion participants have access to ongoing support skills. and a full range of programming focused on personal  Networking Nights: Throughout the year, student- leadership development, career exploration, resume athletes will interact with and meet leaders in the preparation, job shadowing, internship and co-op community related to business, community interviewing, graduate program discovery, corporate initiatives, government, and more. During these touring, part-time job placement, professional etiquette events, student-athletes will have the opportunity to development, career mentoring, phone and interview ask questions, listen to keynote speakers, observe preparation, in addition to research and access to first career panel discussions, and practice their time, full time, post graduate work. One of the main professional introductions, and interviewing skills. objectives of this work is to assist student athletes during  Career Fairs: Twice a year a career fair will be hosted their college experience to prepare them for in TACE, in collaboration with the University Career undergraduate internships and careers after graduation. Development Center to provide an opportunity for Athletics academic counselors work in partnership with all students at UofL to connect with employers on a the Director of Student Athlete Leadership and local, statewide, and national level. Development to ensure all student athletes’ academic  Team Focused Workshops: The Director of Student programs align with their career goals and all required Athlete Leadership and Development will meet with job shadowing, internships, and co-ops are planned prior specific teams to cover leadership, career to graduation. Student athletes should be aware of year- preparation, and interview skill development session. round monthly programs and events that will give them

Student-Athlete Development

The student-athlete development program is designed gives student-athletes the opportunity to socialize with to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle other student-athletes and athletics staff. for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, New Student-Athlete Orientation personal growth and decision-making skills. Prior to classes beginning, new student-athletes have the Welcome Back Dinner opportunity to be acclimated to the LCARE system and At the beginning of each academic year, the athletic how to effectively utilize the program. department hosts a welcome back event. This event International Student-Athlete Orientation

In conjunction with the International Center, this LCARE Seminars orientation takes place during the first week of classes The LCARE Program conducts and sponsors programs to and allows international student-athletes the address the student-athletes, spirit groups, and coaching opportunity to learn and explore issues and concerns. staffs each academic year. Speakers are asked to address personal development, leadership, national issues, and Life Skills Development in Athletics (HSS 190) social issues. These speakers include national speakers, In an effort to build a strong foundation and educate LCare Support Team members, community agencies, student-athletes in the early stages of their collegiate athletic department staff, and UofL faculty and staff. career, each student-athlete is required to take Life Skills Specifically, sophomore student-athletes all attend the Development in Athletics, HSS 190, 3 credit-hour course. OneLove Foundation Escalation The purpose of this course falls in line with the overall workshops that educate student- goals and objectives of the LCARE Program and is athletes about the signs of unhealthy designed specifically to educate student-athletes in a relationships and how to support variety of life skills topics such as: nutrition (eating for those struggling with this issue. peak performance); eating disorders; fitness; technology etiquette; media relations; financial education; LCARE Support Team gambling; violence prevention/ healthy relationships; The LCARE Support Team (previously the Performance sexual health and responsibility; cultural diversity; Team) is a network of professionals who strive to serve hazing; stress management; time management, learning UofL student-athletes in all areas of personal wellness. styles and other study skills; career development; The team consists of athletic trainers, nutritionists, concussions and injuries; athletic department and NCAA sports performance coaches, physicians, registered drug testing policies/ procedures; substance use and nurses, counselors, psychologists, learning specialists, abuse. Guest speakers may include LCare Support Team athletic department administrators, and other specialists members, community agencies, athletic department who work with student-athletes on an individual basis. staff members and UofL faculty and staff. LCARE Support Team members provide education regarding their areas of specialty (e.g. nutrition), assess Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) what a student-athlete needs to ensure wellness in the Student-athletes have a voice in the NCAA through appropriate area and assist student-athlete with taking advisory committees at the campus, conference, and action toward meeting their individual goals to achieve national level. Each committee is maximum athletic performance and wellness. made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience and offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on campus. The UofL SAAC is comprised of 2-4 student-athletes per team and meets once per month during the school year. Leadership Development Summer Bridge Academic Kick-Off Program A seminar designed to take a proactive approach to TEAM ONE: The women's leadership group, which prepare incoming football student-athletes for the rigors educates and empowers UofL female student-athlete of college, campus and athletic life while developing leaders through basic study skills in an open and comfortable atmosphere. performance focused The Louies leadership The athletic department hosts an awards show at the training in end of each academic year to highlight the athletic preparation for success in sport and life. The goals of this accomplishments of student-athletes and teams while leadership development program are: also recognizing our graduating senior class. 1. Positively impact competitive team success; 2. Empower student-athletes with skills, resources and strategies for increased success in sport and life; 3. Provide a network of peer and professional support through shared learning and practical experiences.

TEAM ELITE: The men's leadership group, which understanding and enhance opportunities. For more educates, equips, empowers, and encourages UofL male information, contact Kara Talley in Academic Services at student-athletes to become high performance leaders (502) 852-4975 or [email protected] through performance focused training. TEAM ELITE’s purpose is to FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, prepare empowering and encouraging people to make a male difference for Christ. Contact Chris Morgan, FCA student- Chaplain/ Director of Football Student-Athlete athletes to Development at [email protected] achieve elite success. The goals of this leadership development program are: 1. Educate through teaching the importance of "living out" a leadership lifestyle on and off the field; Chi-Alpha Sigma National Honor Society: The purpose of 2. Equip student-athletes through resources, observation, Chi-Alpha Sigma is to encourage and reward high and practice; academic scholarship of college athletes at four-year 3. Provide tools to further leadership, experience, and accredited colleges and universities. Juniors with a GPA growth; of a 3.4 or better and have embodied the UofL culture 4. Empower and enable student-athletes to apply lessons are eligible to be placed in the learned to their teams as well as their personal and pool to become inducted into professional lives; and the society. Contact Rachel 5. Provide student-athletes with professional and peer Overton in Academic Services at support. [email protected] for more information. Student-Athlete Opportunities Student-Athletes of Color Combining Opportunity and Responsibility for Excellence (SCORE): is a program Student-Athletes Taking Action (SATA): Aims to bring designed to improve the overall student life experience together compelled student-athletes and people to of minority student-athletes. This is accomplished with make a difference on campus, outreach programs, mentoring, and social activities. For local, and global communities. more information, contact Kristia Worthy in Academic They want to empower student- Services at (502) 852-2457 or [email protected] athletes to take initiative and use their platform in a big way- creating social and global awareness, serving others, and taking action to make a real impact. Contact Amy Calabrese in Student-Athlete Development at [email protected] for more information. Louisville International Family Enrichment (LIFE): The LIFE program is a Recognized Student Organization at the University of Louisville that assists international student- athletes in acclimating to American culture and prepares them for success on campus. LIFE provides an opportunity for international student-athletes to meet, discuss common interests, and celebrate the array of cultures represented on campus. The program is organized by students to encourage

Community Outreach CardsCARE

Student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department staff volunteer over 10,000 hours each academic year. Volunteer activities range from reading to local schools, speaking to groups on various topics, hosting sports clinics, feeding the hungry, and mentoring younger children. The CardsCARE program has been honored by the National Consortium for Academic and Sports for their commitment to serving the Greater Louisville community. Student-athletes wanting to participate in CardsCARE must follow the guidelines below: HELPER HELPER Community Service APP 1. Download "Helper Helper" from mobile app store. Verifying & Recording your service hours: 2. Your school email is your password 1. After the event, go to "My Commitments" Example ([email protected]) 2. Find current commitment and click on "Check In" 3. Click on "Forgot your password? Click Here". A 3. In the next window, click on "Check In" again Temporary password will be emailed to you from 4. Enter your check in time and check out time [email protected] 5. Once your logged time is correct, press "Save" and a 4. Once you received the new password, log in and box to enter the activity key will appear create your own password 6. Write in "card" as the activity key and then click on "validate" Committing to a volunteer opportunity 7. Last step- click on "Done 1. Go to "Find Opportunities"

2. Click on the event of choice 3. Click "Yes" on Commit to Task 4. Set your commitment time and when the start time and duration are correct, click "Save"

Send an email to [email protected] to express Email the Community Outreach Coordinator at interest in an ongoing community outreach project or [email protected] to report hours and include to arrange a new community outreach opportunity feedback on the experience. Community outreach hours will count towards Cardinal Cup points. In accordance with NCAA rules, the Community Outreach Coordinator will assure that the outreach At The Louies, student-athletes are recognized for their opportunity meets all NCAA compliance rules and will commitment to service. CardsCARE Service Awards are assist the student-athlete in completing the presented to the top male and female student-athletes Promotional Form, which must be completed at least and the top male and female team that have recorded seven days in advance prior to volunteering. the most hours of service per student-athlete throughout the academic year.

Athletic Excellence ULAA is fully committed to and focused on providing contributions. Thanks to gracious CAF donors offering championship opportunities throughout its their support each year in contributions ranging from programming that allows every student-athlete the $100 to $100,000 and above, UofL student-athletes are opportunity to experience the highest level of collegiate provided the opportunity to pursue their academic goals competition and academic excellence. ULAA is dedicated and athletic dreams, while learning skills that will to providing all the necessary components that allow for prepare them to impact their future communities. this pursuit including outstanding facilities, equitable The L-Club: The L-Club is organized within the CAF as an financial support, and the assistance of outstanding athletic support group. The L-Club is open for professionals coaches, counselors, specialized training membership to all former Cardinal letter-winners as an and administrators all concentrating on creating the avenue to provide opportunities to remain involved with most comprehensive college experience possible for UofL athletics. The benefits of being an L-Club member every UofL student-athlete. The following programs and include access to special football and basketball tickets departments support all student-athletes in their athletic at a discounted rate, various social functions, an annual endeavors. golf outing, admittance to the L-Club room at PJCS, as Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA: The FAR well as mailings to keep up-to-date with Cardinal is a member of the faculty, appointed by the President of Athletics. All former student-athletes are considered L- the University to bridge academic and athletic interests, Club members. Benefits are available to letter-winners to serve as a liaison between the athletics department who make an annual contribution of $50 or more. and university faculty. In this capacity, the FAR works Senior Exit Interviews: Exit interviews are conducted with the President and the Athletics Director to support each year with all student-athletes graduating, a campus environment in which the athletics program is exhausting eligibility, or leaving the team or university maintained as a vital component of the student body. (transferring). Information gathered from these Duties include the enhancement of academic integrity, interviews (athletics experiences, conduct of coaches, institutional control, and student-athlete well-being. For financial aid issues, social experiences, academic services, the individual student-athlete, the FAR has an open door time-management, and equity issues) enable athletic policy for consultation on issues of concern. UofL’s FAR administration to make the necessary changes to is Prof. Elaine Wise, email: [email protected], improve student-athlete programming and services to phone: 502- 852-7149 better meet the needs of all student-athletes. Student- Cardinal Athletic Fund (CAF): CAF is the fundraising arm athletes may opt for a face to face interview with an of ULAA with the mission of providing scholarship athletics staff member in place of or addition to the support for UofL student-athletes. ULAA is mainly self- online form. supporting, creating a significant need for private

Sports Medicine and after normal business hours as specified by the The UofL Sports Medicine Department is committed to athletic trainers at Card Park. providing the highest level of sports medicine care to the intercollegiate student-athlete. The department consists  Athletic trainers will set hours at the other athletic of certified athletic trainers, team physicians, physical training rooms (e.g. Yum! Practice Facility, Howard therapists, and KentuckyOne Health. Sports Medicine Schnellenberger Football Complex) and will notify services include: prevention, recognition, evaluation, their student-athletes. rehabilitation, care, and reconditioning of injuries and Health Information Privacy illnesses; and assisting with the nutritional and The UofL Sports Medicine Department complies with the psychological needs of student-athletes. These goals are Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of accomplished through cooperation between the team 1996 (HIPAA). The purpose of the Act is to ensure health physician, the athletic trainer, and the student-athlete. insurance portability, to reduce fraud and abuse, to Athletic Training Room Hours of Operation: require security for health information, and to enforce Cardinal Park Athletic Training Room: Normal Business privacy standards for health information. Student- Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Weekends athletes will be asked to sign an annual HIPAA authorization form for the Sports Medicine staff to Parents/Guardians that may have money sent to them by receive from or send medical or financial records to their insurance companies for payment to a physician medical providers. For specific injury information to be must endorse the check and forward it to the Sports released to the media, another HIPAA authorization form Medicine Department. These checks are not to be cashed will have to be signed by the student-athlete. and kept by the parents/guardians for personal use. Insurance fraud charges would be in order if used for Procedures For Securing Medical Assistance personal expenses. & Payment of Medical Expenses All student-athlete must have a Student-Athlete Profile If the student-athlete is covered by an HMO, UofL will Sheet and Procedures for Securing Medical Assistance contact the HMO by phone to receive instructions as to Form on file with the team’s athletic trainer prior to any what coverage is afforded if care is provided other than participation. Please provide all necessary by the HMO physician. documentation (i.e. signed claim forms, copy of Surgical expenses for a student-athlete who is injured insurance card, and a copy of prescription card). during the academic year while participating in voluntary The athletic trainer refers the student-athlete to a UofL campus activities such as weightlifting that will prepare Team Physician or UofL appointed specialist. If the the student-athlete for competition (as determined by student-athlete chooses to have a second opinion, a one- the athletic training staff) will be filed using the same time only office visit shall be covered provided prior procedures as an in-season injury. approval from the athletic training staff was obtained. If Dental health cleaning, provisional filling of teeth, or the student-athlete chooses to have further care given other dental work not directly related to an injury that by the second opinion physician outside the UofL- occurred during practice or competition may not be appointed physician, all medical expenses incurred covered under ULAA Policies. including but not limited to deductibles, physician fees, Medical or hospital expenses incurred as a result of an rehabilitation services and fees, diagnostic testing, and injury while travelling to or from class, or while post-operative care will be the responsibility of the participating in a classroom requirement (e.g. activity student-athlete and parents/ guardians unless prior class) may not be covered under ULAA policies. approval is obtained from the Director of Sports Flu shots will be made available to all athletic team Medicine. members. The student-athletes will be informed of the UofL and the UofL Athletic Department will not incur any dates and times so the injection can be administered. expenses related to care given by a non-UofL appointed Since this is preventive, the athletic department shall be physician or team physician, including rehabilitation responsible. expenses, unless prior approval is obtained from the Medications needed for participation will only be paid Director of Sports Medicine. during the course of academic enrollment and The UofL Athletic Department shall provide an excess participation in athletics, provided a UofL appointed medical insurance policy for student-athletes. This policy physician writes the prescription. The student-athlete requires the UofL Athletic Department to use the will present the prescription to UofL’s designated student-athlete’s family or personal insurance whenever pharmacy in order for expenses to be charged to the possible. This excess medical insurance policy covers the athletic department. IF the student-athlete submits a injured athlete and is an accident only policy. This policy prescription to an unauthorized pharmacy, the UofL does not cover illnesses such as, but not limited to Athletic Department will not pay for any incurred pneumonia, spinal meningitis, appendicitis, and expenses. mononucleosis. Any expenses that occur from an injury or illness In the case where the student-athlete is covered under a sustained during the Summer months (May-August) will group insurance policy or individual policy, all itemized not be covered in accordance with the NCAA Guidelines. bills (UB92 or HCFA 1500) for medical care shall be IF the student-athlete adds risk of injury by participating forwarded to the Sports Medicine Department for filling in inherently dangerous activities such as, but not limited with the parent/guardian primary insurance company. A to, bungee jumping, skydiving, operating, two or four- copy of the insurance card shall be provided to the Sports wheeled motorized off road vehicles, or participates in Medicine Department so that excess charges may be intramural sports that do not prepare the student- paid. Therefore, the parent/guardian should not have athlete for competition (as determined by the athletic any out of pocket expenses for covered injuries or training staff), the UofL Athletic Department shall have illnesses. the right to discontinue financial aid if the student- athlete is unable to continue intercollegiate sports event of an athletic injury and/or illness sustained or participation due to medical reasons whether resulting aggravated while participating in athletics. This form, a from such participation or otherwise. copy of the insurance card, and a procedures expense statement form must be on file before a student-athlete Treating Athletically Related Injuries is allowed to participate in his or her sport, and must be During the academic year, an injured and/or ill student- updated annually at the calendar year. If the personal athlete shall report the condition immediately. The insurance company changes or simply changes its supervising athletic trainer(s) and/or team physician address, notify an athletic trainer immediately. shall document the condition on an injury-illness report that requests history, assessment, and a plan. The Medical Expenses student-athlete shall be required to report directly to the Expenses including medications and lab fees, from athletic trainer daily for treatment and/or rehabilitation illnesses including, but not limited to, the flu, common and/or follow-up medical treatment with a team cold or bronchitis, which can be cared for by the team physician on an appointment basis. physicians in their offices or in the athletic training room will be assumed by UofL. ULAA will seek reimbursement Physical/Medical Examinations from the primary insurance. Illnesses that cannot be (NCAA Bylaw 17.1) cared for by the team physicians in their offices or in the At the beginning of each academic year or prior to athletic training room will be the student-athletes participation at UofL, incoming student-athletes are financial responsibility. required to have a physical examination and sickle cell In the event of an injury and/or illness that occur to a test administered by a UofL team physician(s)/UofL student-athlete outside of athletics (i.e., intramural, appointed physicians(s) including but not limited to personal and car accidents, unsupervised participation, individual workout. Returning student-athletes must unrelated illness, etc.), the student athlete should report have a medical exam administered by an institutional to the athletic training room if it is a non-emergency medical staff member to update medical history. situation for a doctor referral. However, if it is an Insurance Coverage emergency, report to KentuckyOne Health immediate ULAA provides a secondary medical insurance policy for care and treatment. These conditions are usually non- student-athletes. This policy requires that the athletic athletic related and have not been caused or aggravated department use the student-athlete’s family or personal due to athletic participation: institutional policy prevents insurance whenever possible. This excess medical policy ULAA from paying for any incurred expenses. The covers the injured athlete and is an accident only policy. student-athlete must report the condition to the This policy does not cover illnesses including, but not supervising athletic trainer by 8:00 a.m. the following day, limited to: pneumonia, spinal meningitis, appendicitis, so that the student-athlete’s injury can be reported to and scarlet fever. the coach. The NCAA permits UofL to cover medical expenses. As Emergency Treatment such, ULAA assists in the payment of sports-related On a yearly basis, all student-athletes’ emergency conditions that occur during the academic year. Sports medical information is entered into KentuckyOne related conditions include traumatic internal injuries, Health’s records system. The student-athlete is to musculoskeletal injuries, dermatological conditions contact a certified UofL athletic trainer prior to going to caused by protective equipment, heat illness, traumatic KentuckyOne Health, unless it is life threatening. If a dental injuries, and traumatic eye/ear injuries providing student-athlete is under lawful age, the athletic trainer the student-athlete take proper documentation from the shall request that the parent or guardian complete an athletic training room to all his/her appointments emergency medical treatment authorization. The form including, but not limited to, KentuckyOne Health, authorizes the sports medicine staff and/or coaching diagnostic testing facilities, team physicians, etc. staff to secure any and all emergency treatment for the A medical insurance information/authorization form student-athlete in the event that the parent or legal regarding family and/or personal medical insurance is guardian cannot be reached and further authorizes any sent to the parents/legal guardian(s) of each student- hospital or dispensary, and attending physician and/or athlete from The UofL Sports Medicine Department. This medical personnel to render any and all medical form shall be completed by the parents and/or student- emergency care that may be deemed necessary. athlete and returned to the athletic training staff. This form authorizes ULAA to file a claim on the parent’s and/or student-athlete’s medical insurance policy in the

Student-Athlete Pregnancy Policy Furthermore, the UofL team physicians shall have the UofL has adopted a student-athlete pregnancy policy to final authority with regard to all medical disqualifications, ensure the health and well-being of female student- treatment, and medical hardships due to the NCAA athletes. If a female student-athlete becomes pregnant, guidelines. she is encouraged to notify a ULAA staff member (e.g., Medications for gynecological and dermatological coach, athletic trainer, Associate Athletic Director for problems will not be covered, as these are not athletic Human Resources, etc.) as soon as possible to ensure she related injuries. receives appropriate medical care. Pregnancy is Allied/Alternative Health Care considered to be a health condition and as such, athletic If student-athletes receive care from any allied health scholarships may not be cancelled or reduced during the professionals including, but not limited to acupuncturist term of the financial aid award. Additionally, just like any chiropractor, physiotherapist, reflexologist, kinesiologist, student-athlete with a medical condition, a physician will and who are unauthorized by the sports medicine determine the appropriate level of athletic participation. department or UofL team physicians, UofL, its agents, Further, UofL can apply an exception to the NCAA five- employees, trustees, officers, the athletic department, year rule for eligibility, by granting an additional year for the UofL Sports Medicine Department and the UofL team the pregnant female student-athlete to complete her physicians shall not assume any responsibility for this four seasons of eligibility (NCAA Bylaw 12.8.1.3). kind of treatment or any expenses or related expenses. Referrals Further, a student-athlete who seeks treatment from an In particular instances the team physicians shall delegate unauthorized allied health professional may not return other physicians to assist or act on express authority. to participation until released by the UofL team However, the team physicians shall be kept informed of physicians. Failure to report unauthorized medical all injuries and/or illness and have the final authority with treatment may result in further injury for which the UofL regard to all medical disqualifications, treatment, sports medicine department and the athletic medical hardships and return of the student-athlete to department will not be responsible and may result in full participation. suspension or further penalty at UofL’s discretion. Second Opinions Corrective Lenses and Dental Care The athletic trainer refers the student-athlete to a UofL Corrective lenses or protective eyewear will be team physician or UofL appointed specialist. If the purchased for student-athletes who require visual student-athlete chooses to have a second opinion, a one- correction for athletic participation. The student- time-only office visit shall be covered provided prior athletes will need to speak to his/her supervising athletic approval from the athletic training staff was obtained. If trainer. Each student-athlete is responsible for his/her the student-athlete chooses to have further care given own dental care unless the need for such care is the by the second opinion physician outside the UofL result of an athletically-related injury. Dental injuries appointed physician, all medical expenses incurred received during formal practice or competitions are including, but not limited to, deductible(s), physician fees, covered. If a mouthpiece is provided for a student- rehabilitation services and fees, hospital fees, diagnostic athlete’s sport, it must have been worn at the time of testing, and post-op care will be the responsibility of the injury if the department is to accept financial student-athlete and parent(s)/guardian(s), unless prior responsibility. approval is obtained from the Director of Sports Prescriptions Medicine. UofL will only pay for medications for participation In the event that a student-athlete chooses to have care during the academic year (i.e., August-May) provided a given by a non-UofL appointed specialist all medical UofL appointed physician writes the prescription. The expenses incurred including, but not limited to, student-athlete will present the prescription to the deductible(s), physicians fees, rehabilitation services and athletic department’s designated pharmacy in order for fees, hospital fees, diagnostic testing, and post-op care the expenses to be charged to the athletic department. will be the responsibility of the student-athlete and If the student-athlete submits the prescription to an parent(s)/guardian(s), unless prior approval is obtained unauthorized pharmacy, the athletic department will not from the Director of Sports Medicine. The student- pay for any of the incurred expenses. athlete is responsible for providing the supervising  UofL has the discretion to provide medical expenses athletic trainer and UofL team physicians with progress at any time (NCAA Bylaw 16.4) notes from the non-UofL appointed specialist.

 Medications for gynecological and dermatological follow-up evaluation, care, treatment, rehabilitation, problems will not be covered, as these are not and occasionally surgery after the student-athlete athletic-related injuries. concludes their participation on an athletic team. Each student-athlete is required to complete an exit ADD/ADHD Medications Records evaluation and interview with their athletic trainer. The The NCAA bans classes of drugs because they can harm Student-Athletes is responsible to report to the Sports student-athletes and can create an unfair advantage in Medicine staff within 7 days of completion of their competition. Some legitimate medications contain NCAA eligibility/participation in the program to complete their banned substances, and student-athletes may need to exit evaluation. Failing to do so, relinquishes any use these medicines to support their academics and their subsequent responsibility of the UL Sports Medicine general health. Effective August 2009, there will be a Department of care or financial obligations for follow-up. stricter application of the NCAA Medical Exception policy, Please note that the Sports Medicine exit evaluation is and specifically for the use of banned stimulant separate from the exit interview with Athletics staff/FAR. medications to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The Drug and Alcohol Education NCAA will require documentation that demonstrates the During the first year of enrollment at UofL, each student- student-athlete has undergone a clinical assessment to athlete is required to take the Life Skills Development in diagnose ADD and ADHD, is being monitored routinely Athletics (HSS 190), which provides information on illicit for use of the stimulant medication, and has a current drug usage and alcohol awareness, as well as other prescription on file, in order to be approved for medical dilemmas that students may face during their college exception to the banned drug policy. This experience. Specifically, the course will define NCAA and documentation has to be kept on file in the University of athletic department policies concerning drugs and alcohol Louisville Sports Medicine Department and produced in as well as offer sessions regarding the disease of the event the student-athlete tests positive for the alcoholism, substance abuse and dependency, drug and banned medication. If a student-athlete is currently alcohol problems unique to student-athletes and the legal taking medication for ADD or ADHD, he/she is required aspects of drug and alcohol use. The course is designed to to provide the above documentation needs. [F] help the student-athlete become familiar with the scope of the problem, acquaint each student-athlete with the Sports Medicine Equipment facilities and resources available, as well as make them A student-athlete receiving equipment, (e.g., active aware of proper procedure should a substance abuse ankles, knee protective braces, neoprene sleeves, situation arise. Should such an issue arise; student- crutches, slings, immobilizers, etc.) for medical reasons is athletes will be referred to the LCARE Support Team, responsible for returning it after their condition subsides. which is a group of trained medical experts ranging in If the equipment is not returned, the student-athlete areas such as: alcohol abuse, drug abuse, eating may be billed for the equipment. disorders and nutrition. The LCare Support Team works Injury Reports for Coaches to educate, assist, intervene, assess and treat various On a daily basis, an injury/illness summary may be issues that student-athletes may face during their college submitted to the coaching staff and team physician from experience. the athletic trainer to inform him/her of the name,  If a student-athlete, or someone they care about, has condition, and level of participation for each injured a need for assistance, the student-athlete may and/or ill student-athlete. confidentially contact the Director of Sports Summer Medical Expenses Medicine, team athletic trainer, or Lead LCare Medical expenses are not covered during the summer, Counselor for access and assistance into this system. unless an injury occurs during activities that are designed NCAA Drug Testing Policy to prepare the student for competition in the future and Any student-athlete involved in an NCAA championship the student-athlete is under the supervision of UofL (individual or team) or in a certified postseason football strength and conditioning personnel at the time of the bowl game may be tested prior to, during, or after the injury (e.g., voluntary conditioning) or at the discretion event. Per NCAA regulations, drug testing is year round. of the Director of Sports Medicine. This includes summer drug testing, regardless of whether Sports Medicine Exit Evaluation and Interview the student-athlete is on campus or at home. ULAA realizes that some injuries incurred while a Duration of Ineligibility -- Banned Drug Classes Other student-athlete is participating in athletics may need Than "Street Drugs." (NCAA Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1) A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test  Alcohol and Beta Blockers (banned for rifle only): administered by the NCAA, tests positive (in accordance alcohol; atenolol; metoprolol; nadolol; pindolol; with the testing methods authorized by the Board of propranolol; timolol; etc. Governors) shall be charged with the loss of one season  Diuretics (water pills) and Other Masking Agents: of competition in all sports in addition to the use of a bumetanide; chlorothiazide; furosemide; season, pursuant to Bylaw 12.8.3.1, if he or she has hydrochlorothiazide; probenecid; spironolactone participated in intercollegiate competition during the (canrenone); triameterene; trichlormethiazide; etc. same year. In addition, the student-athlete shall remain  Street Drugs: heroin; marijuana; ineligible for all regular-season and postseason tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); synthetic cannabinoids competition during the time period ending one calendar (e.g., spice, K2, JWH-018, JWH-073) year (365 days) after the collection of the student-  Peptide Hormones and Analogues: growth hormone athlete's positive drug-test specimen and until the (hGH); human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG); student-athlete tests negative (in accordance with the erythropoietin (EPO); etc. testing methods authorized by the Board of Governors).  Anti-Estrogens : anastrozole; tamoxifen; Duration of Ineligibility -- "Street Drugs." (NCAA Bylaw formestane; ATD, clomiphene etc. 18.4.1.5.1) A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug  Beta-2 Agonists: bambuterol; formoterol; test administered by the NCAA, is found to have used a salbutamol; salmeterol; etc. substance in the banned drug class "street drugs" (in Additional examples of banned drugs can be found at accordance with the testing methods authorized by the www.ncaa.org/drugtesting. Board of Governors) shall be charged with the loss of Any substance that is chemically related to the class, competition during a minimum of 50 percent of a season even if it is not listed as an example, is also banned! in all sports (at least the first 50 percent of regular- season contests or dates of competition in the season Testing Positive on More Than One Occasion following the positive test). The student-athlete shall (NCAA Bylaw 18.4.1.5.6) remain ineligible until the prescribed penalty is fulfilled If the student-athlete tests positive for the use of any and the student-athlete tests negative (in accordance banned drug other than a "street drug" after having with the testing methods authorized by the Board of previously tested positive for any banned drug other Governors). than a "street drug," he or she shall lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. If Note to Student-Athletes: There is no complete list of the student-athlete tests positive for the use of a "street banned substances. Do not rely on this list to rule out any drug" after having tested positive for use of a "street supplement ingredient. Check with your athletics drug," he or she shall be charged with the loss of a department staff prior to using a supplement. minimum of one additional season of competition in all Some Examples of NCAA Banned Substances in each sports and also shall remain ineligible for regular-season Drug Class: and postseason competition during the time period ending one calendar year (365 days) after the collection  Stimulants: amphetamine (Adderall); caffeine of the student-athlete's positive drug-test specimen. If (guarana); cocaine; ephedrine; fenfluramine (Fen); the student-athlete tests positive for the use of a "street methamphetamine; methylphenidate (Ritalin); drug" for the first time after having tested positive for phentermine (Phen); synephrine (bitter orange); the use of any banned drug other than a "street drug," methylhexaneamine, “bath salts” (mephedrone) he or she shall be ineligible for competition for 50 etc. Exceptions: phenylephrine and percent of a season in all sports (the first 50 percent of pseudoephedrine are not banned. regular-season contests or dates of competition in the  Anabolic Agents (sometimes listed as a chemical season following the positive test). The student-athlete formula, such as 3,6,17-androstenetrione): shall remain ineligible until the prescribed penalty is Androstenedione; boldenone; clenbuterol; DHEA (7- fulfilled and the student-athlete tests negative (in Keto); epi-trenbolone; etiocholanolone; accordance with the testing methods authorized by the methasterone; methandienone; nandrolone; Board of Governors). norandrostenedione; ostarine, stanozolol; Drug Testing by the Athletic Department stenbolone; testosterone; trenbolone; etc. ULAA recognizes that alcohol/drug abuse is a problem in contemporary society. Alcohol/drug abuse by student- athletes jeopardizes performance, is contrary to NCAA regulations, and the athletic and academic expectations privilege of participation by the student-athlete in any of UofL. Alcohol/drugs affect performance, training and intercollegiate athletic program sponsored by ULAA. motivation by compromising the integrity of athletic The Medical Review Officer and the Director of Sports competition, both individual and team ability. The use of Medicine shall develop and maintain selection alcohol/drugs poses the risk of injury or possible death procedure for administering frequent and unannounced to student-athletes and long-term harm to their drug screening tests to student-athletes. The Medical teammates and competitors. Drug use by the student- Review Officer, the Director of Sports Medicine and the athlete damages the University and all student-athletes student-athlete’s head coach shall have authority to in the eyes of the public and can eliminate both the select specific student-athletes to be tested, including student-athlete and a team from NCAA post-season any involved in injury or accident situations or other competition. behaviors reasonably giving rise to concern regarding ULAA recognizes that student-athletes are role models to alcohol/drug abuse. Student-athletes may be tested on many people. To address such issues, to assure one or more occasions at any time while enrolled in the compliance with NCAA requirements, to protect student- University on athletic scholarship or participating in athletes from the risk of alcohol/drug abuse, and to intercollegiate athletics. protect student-athletes who do not use banned drugs The testing procedure involves the collection of from the stigma attached to drug users, the ULAA specimens of urine under observation of an independent established an alcohol/drug education, testing and collection agency. The collection of samples is executed rehabilitation program with the following objectives: in a manner to ensure confidentiality and to avoid (1) provide a comprehensive drug abuse prevention and misidentification. All laboratory testing shall be education program that will educate student conducted under the auspices of an independent athletes, student support persons and staff about laboratory designated by ULAA. the effects of illicit alcohol/drug use on the physical, Penalties for Positive Drug Tests: psychological and social aspects of life; First Violation: (2) require drug screening of all student-athletes in 1. The Medical Review Officer, The Director of Sports accordance with the NCAA Constitution and Bylaws Medicine, the student-athlete, the Director of to detect usage of banned drugs; Athletics (or designee), and student-athlete’s head (3) provide screening, assessment and counseling on coach will be informed of the positive test results. alcohol and drug use/abuse, when necessary; and 2. The student-athlete will be required to participate in (4) protect the student-athlete’s privacy by restricting counseling sessions with professional counselors as disclosure of information to those who need to know. determined by the University of Louisville. At the beginning of each academic year, a member of the 3. The student-athlete will be required to undergo athletic training staff will meet with each team and frequent, unannounced urinalysis. provide all incoming student-athletes with a copy of 4. In extraordinary circumstances, as determined by ULAA drug and alcohol education and testing program, the Director of Athletics, a first violation may result its purposes, implementation and sanctions. After in one or more of the following additional sanctions: receiving a copy of ULAA policy and before engaging in  Suspension: temporary, indefinite or permanent competition, all student-athletes must sign a statement suspension of the student-athlete from further of understanding and consent. If the student-athlete is participation in all intercollegiate athletic under 18 years of age, the student-athlete’s parents or programs; legal guardian must sign for the student-athlete.  Cancellation of all or part of any room and/or Following the execution of the Consent Agreement, each board provided by The University of Louisville to student-athlete thereafter will be subject to the student-athlete; unannounced, random testing for the presence of  Cancellation of all or part of any grant-in-aid Banned Drugs/Substances. The Medical Review Officer provided by the University of Louisville to the and Director of Sports Medicine will specify the student-athlete ; and determination of the frequency of testing.  Cancellation of all or part of any other benefits Failure to participate in the drug/alcohol education provided to the student-athlete by The programs (including drug/alcohol screening and any University of Louisville including tuition, books recommended follow-up) will result in loss of the and other fees.

Second and Third Violations: evidence and testimony against him or her. 1. The Medical Review Officer, Director of Sports Student-Athletes Responsibilities in Drug Testing Medicine, the student-athlete, the student-athlete's Each student-athlete is obligated to advise the athletic head coach and the Director of Athletics (or trainer prior to providing any urine sample of all designee) will be informed of the positive test. medications, whether prescriptive or non-prescriptive, 2. The Director of Athletics may also inform the that the student-athlete is presently taking or has taken University President and/or designee. during the preceding thirty-days, along with the medical 3. The Medical Review Officer shall review the entire reason therefore. In addition, the student-athlete may case and referral of the student-athlete for be required to further document, to the satisfaction of comprehensive treatment/rehabilitation may be the Medical Review Officer and/or the Director of Sports made. Medicine, the medical necessity for the medication being 4. The student-athlete will be required to undergo taken or previously taken by the student-athlete. frequent, unannounced urinalysis. . 5. A second and/or third violation will result in one or The failure of the student-athlete to attend required more of the following additional sanctions, to-wit: counseling session(s), whose absence is not excused by  Suspension: temporary, indefinite or permanent the athletic trainer, shall be treated as a separate suspension of the student-athlete from further violation by the ULAA. The student-athlete as a result of participation in all intercollegiate athletic his/her failure to attend any required counseling programs. session(s) may have any of the aforementioned sanctions imposed on him/her.  Cancellation of all or part of any room and/or board provided by the University of Louisville to Student-Athlete Initiated Reviews the student-athlete. A student-athlete may ask for a review of any sanction as  Cancellation of all grant-in-aid provided by the the result of a positive drug test result. A student-athlete University of desiring to appeal must file a written notice of review  Louisville to the student-athlete; and with the Director of Sports Medicine within two days of  Cancellation of all or part of any other benefits notification of a positive result. The student-athlete may provided to the student-athlete by the be assisted by a person of his/her selection in obtaining University of Louisville including, tuition, books a review. and other fees. A student-athlete may have an informal hearing before the Team Head Coach and the Director of Athletics after Fourth Violation: notice of an action to be taken pursuant to a positive test. 1. The Medical Review Officer, Director of Sports The student-athlete may have a hearing before the Medicine, the student-athlete, the student-athlete's University Financial Aid Committee in the event that head coach and the Director of Athletics (or notification of non-renewal of financial aid is given in designee) will be informed of the positive test connection with any positive drug test result. For further results. details on the drug testing policy and consequences, 2. The Director of Athletics may also inform the student-athletes should consult their assigned Athletic University President and/or designee. Trainer. 3. The student-athlete who tests positive a fourth time shall be indefinitely suspended from participation Concussion Management: and referred to professional counseling. Return to Play and Return to Learn Plan. 4. The student-athlete’s scholarship will be subject to Per NCAA regulations UofL has submitted its concussion cancellation and/or non-renewal in the absence of management plan to the NCAA Chief Medical Officer. mitigating circumstances as determined by the This plan outlines the “return to play” polices for University of Louisville Financial Aid Committee. The student-athletes who have exhibited signs or symptoms student-athlete shall have the right to a hearing of a concussion. The entire policy is available from before this Committee for purposes of retaining the Compliance or the team athletic trainer, the team athletics scholarship at which time he or she can athletic trainer, or via the web at NCAA.org. present evidence in his or her defense and challenge

Sports Performance The Sports Performance program at the University of Facilities Louisville has a clear mission: deliver the finest and most There are four state-of-the art facilities where Cardinal comprehensive sports performance program in the student-athletes train: nation. The ethos is “Building Athletes, Preparing Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium -- Football Champions”. The Marshall Center – Olympic Sports The Yum! Center – Men’s & Women’s Basketball The Sports Performance program has 3 target outcomes:  Minimize (non-contact) injury risk Staff  Maximize athlete development and competitive Each full-time Sports Performance coach carries a readiness graduate degree in exercise science (or related), and is  Optimize team success certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Philosophy Association, United States Weightlifting, and Functional The Sports Performance program is committed to Movement Systems. creating a culture and a training system that develops the entire anatomy of a champion—body, mind and spirit. Recovery Their holistic training system is athlete-centered, Recovery begins the minute a workout ends. evidence- and assessment-based, technology-driven, Performance Coaches provide a variety of recovery and performance-focused. drinks and snacks to optimize recovery between workouts, practices and games. Technology A progressive approach is used that relies on a variety of Attire industry-leading technologies. By eliminating guesswork, Student-athletes must wear issued school issued adidas coaches are able to make smarter decisions related to gear when training in any of the Sports Performance athlete fitness, fatigue and recovery. facilities.

Sports Nutrition UofL has one of the largest Sports Nutrition staffs in the Student-athletes may set-up an appointment with a nation, comprised of five registered dietitians who dietitian to ensure baseline health and performance provide both performance driven and clinical nutrition to nutrition needs are met. all teams. The staff encourages student-athletes to learn Thorntons Performance Dining Center how to fuel with a purpose and is driven by the The Thorntons Performance Dining Center is a state-of- statement: Respect Your Body. The dietitians collaborate the-art performance kitchen to service UofL student- with the Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, Mental athletes. The goal is to provide a nutritionally superior Performance and other members of the LCare support dining experience and educational platform for staff to assist student-athletes in achieving optimal encouraging athletic and academic success. The dining performance and provide unified care. center is located inside of TACE. Hours of operation and Office Locations meal plan details will be posted on the athletics website Trager Center as well as the Sports Nutrition social media outlets. Thorntons Performance Dining Facility (at TACE) Gatorade Fuel Stations Services To encourage proper nutrition, “fuel”, or food and Each sport is assigned a primary and secondary dietitian hydration stations are placed throughout training who will conduct individual consultations and team facilities to provide athletes with optimal energy for education. Consultations may range from body training and recovery. Main locations are: composition/weight, to meal timing, grocery store tours,  Marshall Center recovery nutrition down to baseline health such as  Schnellenberger Football Complex hypertension. Those with food allergies, sensitivities, or  Trager Center pre-existing medical nutrition conditions (e.g. diabetes, celiac, crohns, sickle cell) should contact their team dietician for an appointment to ensure one is networked to the appropriate care and resources on campus.

Nutrition and Strength & Conditioning sports performance. The team dieticians will provide The fuel stations are strategically housed within the education and supplements as necessary. Student- Sports Performance complexes to support proper athletes who are currently, or intend to take, vitamins or nutrient timing and reinforce the relationship between minerals, please follow the approval process as below in workouts and feeding. Learning how to properly eat and dietary supplements. hydrate around workouts will enhance your body’s Dietary Supplements ability to train harder and recover more quickly, It is critical for student athletes to comply with the NCAA maximizing physical development. Services that directly Banned Substance policy to ensure safety and eligibility correlate to conditioning and nutrition include; body in sport. Athletes must have supplements approved by composition, training and competing weights, energy the nutrition or sports medicine staff before purchasing and hydration, injury and illness prevention, any many or ingesting. The supplement industry is NOT regulated. more performance driven outcomes. This means that there is NO assurance that the contents Nutrition and Sports Medicine of the bottles, packages, or powders are legitimate. See Dietitians, athletic trainers, psychologist and physicians above Sports Medicine section for list of banned work cohesively to provide optimal health care to all substances. student-athletes. Student-athletes struggling with Social Media disordered eating or body dysmorphia are encouraged to Please follow our Sports Nutrition Twitter and Instagram contact the team dietician who will work in tandem with accounts at @FeeedtheBird other LCARE Support Team members to provide coordinated care. General Contact [email protected] Blood Lab Testing/Vitamins Nutrition will work with the sports medicine staff to identify vitamin and mineral deficiencies prevalent to Apparel and Equipment UofL athletics is partnered with adidas, which provides Laundry Rooms apparel and equipment for UofL student-athletes. adidas Arrangements for the cleaning and laundering of apparel gear must be worn during practice and competition. are made by the equipment manager for each sport. Each student-athlete will be issued a laundry bag to be Student-athletes are not able to receive equipment until used for washing practice clothing. This will assure that they have passed a pre-participatory physical clean practice clothes and uniforms will be available. examination and have been determined eligible to Student-athletes are responsible for picking up compete. It is the responsibility of the head coach to equipment before practice and delivering it in their inform incoming student-athletes of equipment and laundry bag to a designated laundry drop-off area after locker room policies. All equipment will be issued by the practice. No personal laundry will be washed through the respective equipment manager, not by a coach. It is an equipment room facilities. NCAA Violation for a student-athlete to sell any apparel or equipment provided. Locker Rooms Only UofL student-athletes and necessary athletic Student-athletes may only be provided with apparel and department staff members have access to locker room equipment that is directly related to practice and/or areas. Media personnel, friends, or relatives are not competition in their sport. Student-athletes will be allowed in the locker rooms without prior approval from provided enough equipment to get through their sport’s the head coach. Each student-athlete will be given an season. Student-athletes are responsible for any lost or individual locker. All equipment issued must be kept stolen articles and should report lost or stolen secured in this locker. Locks are issued to student- equipment immediately to their equipment manager. athletes for this purpose and are to secure personal and Athletic uniforms, warm ups, and other issued university belongings. It is highly recommended that equipment may only be used during official athletic personal valuables are left at home or securely locked in practices and events. This equipment is not intended for the locker. Student-athletes are responsible for the personal, everyday use. Any exceptions to this policy security and cleanliness of their locker and the locker must be cleared by a head coach. room. All trash, paper, tape, etc. should be placed in wastebaskets located in the locker rooms.

University Services Dining Services Counseling Center The University has partnered with Aramark and national Counseling is available to enrolled students and provides brands to provide dining options for students. Go this assistance in areas such as: coping with anxiety, website to view locations and hours: acquiring healthy coping skills, learning to communicate http://louisville.campusdish.com/ better, individual and group counseling. Counseling and referral services are confidential to the limits specified by Dean of Students Office law. The Dean of Students Office staff connects student- Location: Cardinal Station, 215 Central Ave., Suite 201. athletes to the right resources if they have questions or Phone: (502) 852-6585. concerns about academics or student services. This office can guide a student-athlete to getting the help he/she Prevention, Education and Advocacy needs. A student-athlete should contact this office if on Campus and in the Community he/she does not know where to go on campus to get a (PEACC) question answered, has experienced any type of crisis This program provides advocacy to and assistance to that will impact his/her success as a student, believes University students, faculty and staff who are affected by his/her rights have been violated, or is experiencing a sexual misconduct, sexual violence, intimate-partner distressing situation. violence and stalking. A PEACC advocate will listen and Location: SAC W301. Phone: (502) 852-5787. review options of those who report a crisis situation. email: [email protected] These options include: crisis intervention, housing accommodations, medical care (including an exam), International Center academic assistance, counseling, police notification, and Provides assistance to all international students with Dean of Student’s notification (for conduct procedure adapting to life on campus as well as in America, options). This interview is confidential and the name of Kentucky and the city of Louisville. Most importantly, this the person reporting the crisis situation will not be is where students can learn more about the immigration released without his/her written permission. requirements that they need to know before going home Location: SAC W309H. Phone: (502) 852-2663. on vacation. I-20 forms must be signed at the After hours: 24/7 Crisis Line (502) 714-8923 (text or call). International Center to reenter the U.S. after an international student has gone home. Also, international Women’s Center students must check visa status ahead of time. The are The Women’s Center works to build alliances with many restrictions and regulations that directly affect campus and community groups; to include women and international student-athletes in areas such as men of all races, classes, ethnic origins, sexual employment, travel, health insurance, and maintaining orientations, and age groups; to design programs that valid student visa credentials. All international student- encourage participation, including performances, athletes are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the discussions, exhibitions, and presentations; and to International Center. sponsor creative activities that contribute to public Location: Brodschi Hall. Phone: (502) 852-6602. education, research, and policy development. Location: Administration Annex, corner of Eastern Pkwy Disability Resource Center & 3rd Street. Phone: (502) 852-8976. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) staff provides and coordinates support services for students with Cultural Center disabilities. The DRC is designed to provide students with This office works to promote a welcoming and disabilities the opportunity to pursue college goals supportive environment for minorities, to facilitate through the use of technological and academic services. communication and assist the effort of the offices of Location: 119 Stevenson Hall. Phone: (502) 852-6938. admissions, faculty and staff development, affirmative action, personnel services, student activities, student Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the recruitment and retention, financial aid, and community center to establish eligibility for services and to discuss relations; to assist minority students in resolving specific accommodation needs. Student-athletes are problems, in learning how to participate fully in encouraged to see their athletic academic counselor University life, in using University programs and and/or one of the ULAA Learning Specialists for resources; to develop and coordinate cultural programs assistance if they have or suspect they may have a and activities for minority students, faculty and staff; and learning disability. to provide minority perspective in policy decisions be parked. Use of a motor vehicle on UofL property is a through appropriate channels. privilege, not a right, and is made available only under Location: 120 E Brandeis St. Phone: (502) 852-6656. the policies established in the University Motor Vehicle Rules and Parking Regulations currently in effect. LGBT Center Parking rules and regulations are published annually, The LGBT Center works to strengthen and sustain an issued with permits, and serve as guidelines for parking inclusive campus community at the University of on campus. Any vehicle inhibiting traffic flow, hampering Louisville, one that welcomes people of all sexual fire protection, parked illegally in a reserved or orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions handicapped space, blocking handicap access, using a through support, educational resources, and advocacy. lost/stolen or forged/altered parking permit or has LGBT Center is part of the Intersection, a space where accumulated four or more unpaid parking citations is LGBT and other students come together to explore social subject to immediate tow and impoundment. Students justice issues and work across their differences to can purchase parking permits, pay parking fines, and buy support the University's broadest vision for a diverse, TARC tickets at the Parking Office. welcoming campus. All students, regardless of sexual The Parking Office also runs the Motor Assistance orientation or gender identity/expression, are welcome Program designed to assist students with minor vehicle at the Intersection. problems while on campus. Services provided include Location: Red Barn, Room 104. Phone: (502) 852-0696 jump starting a battery, unlocking a car door, airing a flat email: [email protected] tire or loaning a gas can. Career Development Center Location: Floyd Street Parking Garage. Provides a variety of career services and resources for Phone: (502) 852-7275 (PARK) students, alumni and employers. Their mission is to THE PURCHASE OF A PARKING PERMIT DOES NOT empower students for success in their journey from GUARANTEE A PARKING SPOT. college to career. University Police Location: LL03 Houchens Building, University Police provides numerous services to the Phone: (502) 852-6701. university community including: Cardinal Shuttle  After-Hours Emergency Notifications This transportation service is provided by TARC and  Communications Center University Parking. Route 94 begins at the PJCS bus  Emergency Medical Services shelter. Riders must present their Cardinal Card to the  Escorts driver. Persons without a valid ID riding the TARC will be  Event Security charged 50 cents per ride. Persons parking at the stadium  Facility Access must have a valid parking permit and park in the  Lost and Found designated area. Shuttles will operate every 10 minutes  Officer Complaints to 2 routes on campus. Normal operating hours are  Operation Identification Monday – Friday 6:40am to 9:30 pm (Friday until 7:30  Police Reports pm). Route 90 provides transportation to affiliated  Crime Prevention Through Environmental housing near campus including the Grove, the Bellamy, Design the Province, and Cardinal Town from 5pm to 1am on weekdays. For more information and changes into the  Security in Design bus route schedule, call Parking at (502) 852-7275.  Security System Installation Parking and Traffic Regulations Location: Floyd Street Parking Garage Any motor vehicle parked on University property, other Phone: (502) 852-6111 than in paid meter spaces, or short-term pay parking lots must display a valid UofL parking permit or pass. The type of permit indicates the areas where the vehicle may

NCAA Compliance The Mission of the Office of Athletics Compliance is to  Prof. Elaine Wise, Faculty Athletics advance the NCAA’s Principle of Institutional Control and Representative, [email protected], to provide UofL Student-Athletes, Coaches, Staff and (502) 852-7149 Outside Constituents exemplary customer service, sound  Anonymous reporting at gocards.com, click guidance, visibility, and effective communication. “Compliance” under the Athletics tab and then UofL is a member of the NCAA, Division I. As such, the click “Send Anonymous Submission” button. University and its staff and student-athletes are required  Anonymous University Compliance Hotline: to comply with NCAA Division I rules. If there are 1-877-852-1167 violations of the rules, UofL staff, coaches and student- Prior to the first practice each year, Compliance will meet athletes are required to report those violations to the with each team to discuss NCAA rules and athletic Office of Athletics Compliance (Compliance). Some department procedures. Every student-athlete must violations may result in a student-athlete being declared complete and sign forms including, but not limited to: ineligible for practice and/or competition; however, the NCAA Student-Athlete Eligibility Statement and Drug there is a reinstatement process available through the Testing Consent, Employment, Automobile Registration, NCAA national office in Indianapolis. Compliance assists Drug Testing Consent and Health Insurance Portability student-athletes through this process. If a student- and Accountability Act (HIPPA) forms. athlete or staff member has questions regarding NCAA, ACC or UofL eligibility rules, he/she should contact Note:[ F] after the header indicates the completion of a Compliance. form is required. Reporting Potential or Alleged NCAA Violations Student-athletes (including walk-ons, male practice Per NCAA rules, all UofL coaches, staff (athletics and non- players, etc.) are not permitted to participate in athletics staff including part-time and clerical staff), intercollegiate athletic practice or competition unless student-athletes, and boosters have an obligation to he/she has participated in his/her team meeting or met report violations. The obligation to report supports the individually with Compliance and the Compliance staff University’s commitment to institutional control and have confirmed eligibility with the sport program. For promoting an atmosphere of compliance. more information regarding NCAA rules and regulations, Steps for reporting potential or alleged NCAA contact Compliance at (502) 852-0220 or email: violations: [email protected]. 1. The information reported to UofL administrators Extra Benefits should include: (NCAA Bylaw 16.02.3)  Date and location of the alleged violation; An extra benefit is any special arrangement provided to  Detailed summary of alleged violation including a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relatives or names of people involved; and friends that is not permitted under NCAA rules. Receipt  Any other relevant information about the of a benefit that is generally available to other students alleged violation. or their relatives or friends is not an extra benefit. 2. Report the potential or alleged NCAA violation to one Student-athletes should not accept any gift or benefit or more of the following UofL administrators or that is not available to the general student body or the anonymously: general public, as this could jeopardize eligibility.  Tom Jurich, Director of Athletics, Examples include, but are not limited to: discounts off [email protected], (502) 852-7030 purchases, free meals, free transportation, free storage,  John Carns, Senior Associate Athletic Director free lodging, free entrance to movies, clubs or events, etc. for Compliance, [email protected], Any questions regarding extra benefits should be (502) 852-7728 directed to sport program coaches or Compliance staff.  Matt Banker, Associate Athletic Director for Student-athletes are not permitted to: Compliance, [email protected], 1. Accept athletic equipment, supplies, or clothing (502) 852-8871 directly from a manufacturer or commercial  Christine Herring, Senior Woman Administrator, enterprise; [email protected], (502) 852-0222 2. Receive payment from any source for complimentary admissions or exchange them for any item of value;

3. Use athletic department phones to make long student-athlete’s four permissible seasons of distance phone calls or bill long distance calls to competition permitted under NCAA legislation. UofL;  Waivers of this rule may be considered by the ACC 4. Use UofL or athletic department copying machines faculty athletics representatives, acting as a (except for academic purposes); or committee of the whole, provided the student- 5. Have UofL or athletic department employees athlete has qualified for an exception or waiver of perform services such as typing papers/assignments. the NCAA four-year college transfer rule. Further, 6. Receive a loan of money, use of an automobile or be the waiver request must demonstrate objective provided transportation (unless on an occasional evidence that extraordinary circumstances beyond basis) from a coach, athletic department staff the student-athlete’s control warrant relief from this member or a booster. rule (e.g. personal hardship, family hardship). It is Transfers intended that waivers must meet a high threshold (NCAA Bylaw 14.5) for relief and are not anticipated to be frequently approved. In general, coaching change alone is not Student-athletes who previously attended a two- or four- year institution (US or international), even those who did sufficient circumstances for a waiver to be approved. not participate in athletics at a previous institution, are Transferring Within the ACC: considered a transfer student-athlete. The NCAA Graduate Student Exception requires extensive documentation on a transfer student- A student-athlete who receives a baccalaureate degree athlete who wishes to participate in athletics at UofL. at one ACC institution and who has been admitted into a Students must complete the appropriate paperwork and graduate degree program at another ACC institution may meet NCAA transfer requirements before receiving transfer to another ACC institution without being subject financial aid and/or being allowed to practice or compete to the intra-conference transfer rule. NCAA Division I at UofL. transfer regulations still apply. Transfer Student-Athlete and Eligibility for Transferring from UofL Institutional Athletically Related Financial Aid A student-athlete wishing to transfer to another (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.4) institution is subject to specific NCAA and UofL rules and A student who transfers to an NCAA Division I institution policies which are available on the athletic department from a four- year institution may receive institutional website www.gocards.com. Follow the links to: athletically related financial aid during his or her first Athletics>Compliance>Student-Athletes>Outgoing academic year at the new institution only if he/she would Transfer and Permission to Contact Policies. have been academically eligible to compete during the One-Time Transfer Exception next regular academic term had the student-athlete (NCAA Bylaw 14.5.5.2.10) remained at the previous institution. A student-athlete In most sports, it is possible under NCAA rules to receive who transfers from a four-year institution to a two-year a one-time exception to the one-year residency institution and then to the NCAA Division I institution requirement under certain circumstances. In other must complete at least one regular academic term of words, a student-athlete may be immediately eligible if enrollment at the two-year institution to be eligible for all of the following conditions are met: institutional athletically related financial aid at the NCAA

Division I institution. 1. Student-athlete is a participant in a sport other than baseball, football, men’s and women’s basketball, or Transferring Within the ACC men’s ice hockey; (ACC Intra-Conference Transfer Rule) 2. Has not transferred previously from another four- A student-athlete who transfers directly to an ACC year institution; institution from another ACC institution, and who was 3. Is in good academic standing and would be eligible if recruited by the first institution or received any he/she returned to the university; athletically related financial aid during the academic year 4. The previous university certifies in writing that there immediately prior to the transfer is required to complete is no objection to the granting of an exception to the one academic year of residency (two full semesters or transfer residence requirement. three full quarters) at the new ACC institution before If the student-athlete is not granted permission to being eligible to compete for the new ACC institution. discuss transfer possibilities with another institution, and This academic year of residency shall count as one of the are denied a “release” to waive the residence

requirement, he/she can still transfer; however, the test are provided to the institution or the prospective student-athlete will be ineligible to compete or receive student-athlete or student-athlete declines the test athletic financial aid in his/her first year at the new four- and signs a written release. year institution. Playing and Practice Seasons Graduate Student One-Time Transfer Exception (NCAA Bylaw 17) (NCAA Bylaw 14.6.1) The playing (i.e., practice and competition) season for a A graduate student who is enrolled in a graduate or particular sport is the period of time between the date of professional school of an institution other than the an institution’s first officially recognized practice session institution from which he or she previously received a and the date of the institution’s last practice session or baccalaureate degree may participate in intercollegiate date of competition, whichever occurs later. An institution athletics if the student fulfills the conditions of the one- may conduct officially recognized practice and time transfer exception set forth in Bylaw 14.5.5.2.10 competition each academic year only during the playing (see above) and has eligibility remaining per Bylaw 12.8. season as regulated for each sport in accordance within A graduate student who does not meet the one-time the applicable NCAA bylaws. Some sports have two transfer exception due to the restrictions of Bylaw playing seasons, one is the Championship Segment which 14.5.5.2.10-(a) (participants in baseball, football, men’s concludes with the NCAA championship for that sport, the and women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey) shall other is the Non-championship Segment. qualify for this exception, provided:  Practice Time Limits 1. The student fulfills the remaining conditions of Bylaw 1. Inside the playing season a student-athlete’s 14.5.5.2.10 (see above); participation in countable athletically related 2. The student has at least one season of competition activities shall be limited to a maximum of four remaining; and hours per day and 20 hours per week, with one 3. The student’s previous institution did not renew his day off per week from all required activities. or her athletically related financial aid for the There are exceptions to this rule such as post- following academic year. season competition and vacation periods when Mandatory Medical Examination classes are not in session. (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.5, 17.1.5.1) 2. Outside the playing season, in sports other than Prior to participation in any practice, competition or out- football, a student-athlete’s participation in of-season conditioning activities (e.g., summer access), athletic activities shall be limited to a maximum student-athletes who are beginning their initial season of of eight hours per week with not more than two eligibility shall be required to undergo a medical hours per week spent on individual skill examination or evaluation administered or supervised by workouts with two days off per week from all a physician (e.g., family physician, team physician). The required activities. examination or evaluation must be administered within 3. Final Exams: All athletic related activities outside six months prior to participation in any practice, the playing season are prohibited one week prior competition or out-of-season conditioning activities. In to the beginning of the final examination period following years, an updated history of the student- through the conclusion of each student-athlete’s athlete’s medical condition shall be administered by an final exams. institutional medical staff member (e.g., sports medicine 4. Participation by student-athletes in skill-related staff, team physician) to determine if additional instruction, in sports other than football is examinations (e.g., physical, cardiovascular, permitted outside the institution’s declared neurological) are required. The updated history must be playing season, from the institution’s first day of administered within six months prior to the student- classes of the academic year or September 15, athlete’s participation in any practice, competition or whichever occurs earlier, to one week prior to out-of-season conditioning activities for the applicable the beginning of the institution’s final academic year. examination period at the conclusion of the  Sickle Cell Solubility Test: The examination or academic year. evaluation of student-athletes who are beginning 5. Football: activities between the institution’s last their initial season of eligibility and students who are contest and January 1 are limited to required trying out for a team shall include a sickle cell weight-training, conditioning, the review of solubility test, unless documented results of a prior game film and conducting walk-throughs and is

limited to a maximum of eight hours per week, RARA Prohibited during an 8-hour Period of which no more than two hours per week may Between 9 pm and 6 am be spent on the viewing of film and conducting RARA other than competition (and associated activities) walk-throughs combined. All activities beginning are prohibited during a continuous eight-hour period January 1 and outside the playing season shall be between 9 pm and 6 am. RARA are prohibited during an conducted per NCAA Bylaw 17.10.6. eight-hour period after release following a home contest Additional Days off During the Academic Year that concludes after 9 pm (with an exception for travel) & Playing Season and upon return to campus from an away competition Student-Athletes must be given seven days off beginning after 9 pm. with the day following a student-athlete’s or a team’s last Student-Athlete Time Management Plan contest in the championship segment. During this period, (NCAA Bylaw 17.1.8) a student-athlete may only participate in voluntary UofL is required to develop a student-athlete time activities. Health and medical activities (e.g., medical management plan for each team that sponsors an NCAA evaluations, treatment for prevention/rehabilitation of championship. The student-athlete time management injuries) or activities that are academically related (e.g., plan must include policies to ensure that: meetings with academic counselor, tutoring sessions)  Student-athletes are provided adequate notice of all are permitted during this period). countable athletically related activities and other Student-Athletes must be given an additional 14-days off RARA. either during or outside of the playing and practice  Schedules for all countable athletically related season during the academic year while classes are in activities and RARA are developed through a session. These 14 days off are above and beyond the collaborative process involving student-athletes, required days off each week. Required athletically coaches and senior athletics department staff related activities are prohibited on the additional days members. off. However, a student-athlete may participate in  Student-athletes are provided adequate notice of voluntary activities. changes to a previously established schedule for One day off per week is also required during pre-season countable athletically related activities and other practice periods when classes are not in session prior to RARA. the team’s first contest or first day of classes, whichever At the end of each year a review of each team’s time occurs first. Further, one day off per week is required management plan will be conducted. At least one during vacation periods during the playing season. student-athlete representative from the team shall be Required Athletically Related Activities involved in the review. The review must include an (NCAA Bylaw 17.02.14) evaluation of the extent to which the student-athletes Required athletically related activities (RARA) include were free from all athletically related activities, other any activities, including those that are countable in the than those initiated by student-athletes, during the daily and weekly limitations, that are required of a required eight-hour overnight period and all required student-athlete. RARA include, but are not limited to, the days off. The findings of each team’s annual review must following: be reviewed by the university President.  Compliance meetings; Student-athletes with questions or concerns about his or  Organized team promotional activities; her team’s time management plan and related playing  Recruiting activities, including student-host season and team activity commitments should contact duties; their Head Coach and/or Sport Administrator for more  Media activities; information.  Fundraising events; Summer Workouts/Voluntary Activities  Community service events; (NCAA Bylaw 17.02.18)  Team-building activities; and Workouts in sports other than basketball and football,  Travel to/from away-from-home competition. conducted during the summer vacation period are These activities are not included in the daily or weekly strictly voluntary. These workouts are at the discretion of hour limitations (4 hours per day/8 or 20 hours per week), the student-athlete and should not be mandated by any however these activities may not occur on a required day coach or staff member. The following criterion governs off. summer conditioning activity:

1. The student-athlete must not be required to report excusing the missed class time prior to leaving campus back to a coach or other athletics department staff for the competition. member (e.g., strength coach, trainer, manager) any Student-Athlete Employment [F] information related to the activity and those (NCAA Bylaw 12.4.1) individuals permitted to observe such activity may Prior to beginning any type of employment at any time not report back to the student-athlete’s coach; (i.e., summer or during the academic year), student- 2. The activity must be initiated and requested solely by athletes must receive written approval from Compliance. the student-athlete. However, it is permissible for an Examples of employment include, but are not limited to athletics department staff member to provide the following: sports camp/clinic, summer job in information to student-athletes related to available hometown, babysitting, tutoring, and paid internships. opportunities for participating in voluntary activities Each academic year student-athletes will need to (e.g., times when the strength and conditioning complete the form again regardless if working with the coach will be on duty in the weight room or on the same employer. Student-athletes must have his/her track) and may assign times in advance as to when employer and head coach sign a form to verify the the UofL facilities for such purposes are available; employment meets NCAA regulations. 3. The student-athlete’s attendance and participation Student-athletes may be employed so long as: in the activity (or lack thereof) may not be recorded 1. The student-athletes compensation does not include for the purposes of reporting such information to any payment for value or utility that the student- coaching staff members or other student-athletes; athlete may have for the employer because of the and publicity, reputation, fame or personal following that 4. The student-athlete may not be subjected to penalty he or she has obtained because of athletics ability; if he or she elects not to participate in the activity. In 2. The student-athlete is compensated only for work addition, neither UofL nor any athletics department actually performed; and staff member may provide recognition or incentives 3. The student-athlete is compensated at a rate (e.g., awards) to a student-athlete based on his or commensurate with the going rate in that locality for her attendance or performance in the activity. similar services. In basketball and football, a student-athlete who is enrolled in summer school or a student-athlete who Private Lessons/Fee-for-Lesson Instruction [F] meets the specified opt-out academic benchmarks may (NCAA bylaw 12.4.2.1) engage in required weight-training, conditioning and A student-athlete may receive compensation for skill-related instruction for up to eight weeks (not teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in his or required to be consecutive weeks). Participation in such her sport on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided: activities shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours 1. Compliance is notified prior to the lessons beginning; per week with not more than two hours per week spent 2. UofL facilities are not used; on skill-related instruction (basketball) or two hours of 3. Playing only lessons shall not be permitted; film review and participating in walk-throughs combined 4. UofL obtains and keeps on file documentation of the (football). recipient of the lesson(s) and the fee for the lesson(s) provided during any time of the year; Outside Competition [F] 5. The compensation is paid by the lesson recipient (or Student-athletes must obtain written approval from the recipient’s family) and not another individual or Compliance prior to practicing with an outside team or entity; competing in an event while not representing UofL. In 6. Instruction to each individual is comparable to the order to protect the eligibility of all student-athletes, instruction that would be provided during a private prior written approval must also be obtained for a lesson when the instruction involves more than one competition not scheduled through UofL or while not individual at a time; and representing UofL at any time (e.g., Olympic/ 7. The student-athlete does not use his or her name, International events, unattached, local tournaments). picture or appearance to promote or advertise the Prize money may be accepted up to actual and necessary availability of fee-for-lesson sessions. expenses. If a student-athlete will miss class to participate in permissible outside competition during the Promotional Activities [F] academic year, the student-athlete must provide to (NCAA Bylaws 12.5, 12.5.2.1) compliance documentation from each professor A student-athlete will become ineligible for competition if he/she:

1. Accepts any compensation for or permits the use of awards. All awards given must comply with NCAA his or her name or picture to advertise, recommend regulations regarding the type, number and value of or promote directly the sale or use of a commercial awards. Letter awards may be withheld if a student- product or service of any kind; or athlete fails to replace equipment issued for practice, 2. Receives compensation for endorsing a commercial competition, or post-season conditioning. Additionally, product or service through the individual's use of letter awards may be withheld if a student-athlete fails such product or service. to complete a senior exit interview and/or sports NCAA rules require prior approval for all participation in medicine exit interview. promotional activities to prevent violations of these Student-athletes will have the choice of the following conditions. Student-athletes may not miss class. If a awards: student-athlete is asked to participate (name, picture, Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will choose a jacket, likeness, guest appearance, speaker, etc.) in a robe, a blanket, or a watch promotional activity, he/she must contact his/her Seniors may order a ring or choose one of the underclass coaches or Compliance staff prior to participating. awards if they do not wish to order a ring. However, student-athletes are permitted to participate Award Limitations in promotional activities for UofL, the ACC or a non-UofL (NCAA Bylaw 16.1.4) charitable, educational or nonprofit agency as long as Awards are given to student-athletes to recognize a certain conditions are met. All promotional activities special achievement. Student-athletes may not sell, must be approved by Compliance prior to the activity. trade, auction, or barter any athletic award. The NCAA restricts awards that student-athletes may receive items Athletic Awards that can be personalized with UofL’s insignia or letter, Student-athletes may receive awards that recognize event specification or comparable identification. their contribution to their sports program. Student- Student-athletes may not receive a cash award or an athletes must meet all of the following criteria to receive award that can be negotiated for cash. Additionally, the an athletic award: NCAA has strict limitations regarding the dollar value of 1. Be in good academic standing; awards that a student-athlete may accept, and who is 2. Be eligible to participate in athletic competition; permitted to offer an award. 3. Must have represented UofL at the time of competition. Accepting any gift or benefit that is not available to other All award nominations are recommended by the head students at UofL, even if the offer is termed “an award”, coach and then approved by the Director of Athletics. can jeopardize a student-athlete’s amateur status (i.e. Consideration is given to athletic performance, NCAA eligibility). All gifts, benefits or “awards” from sportsmanship, and observance of rules, as well as other boosters and/or professional athletics associations are applicable criteria. restricted by NCAA rules and regulations, and acceptance of such may jeopardize your eligibility. Check with Letter Awards Compliance before accepting any award that recognizes Every head coach is permitted to make letter award athletic accomplishments and is provided by anyone nominations based on length of participation in varsity outside the university. competition. The criteria for lettering in each varsity sport are established at the discretion of the head coach Complimentary Admissions of that sport. Student-athletes will receive an award (NCAA Bylaw 16.2) upon the recommendation of the head coach and UofL may provide student-athletes with four approval by the Director of Athletics or his/her designee. complimentary admissions per contest (home and away) In order to receive an athletic award, student-athletes in the student-athlete’s sport. For NCAA championships must be of amateur standing and eligible for athletic or bowl games UofL may provide six complimentary competition. Consideration for awards is given to athletic admissions (based on availability). The complimentary performance, sportsmanship and observance of rules. admissions will be provided through a pass list located at Letter awards are not provided for a red-shirt year, as it the competition site. Only those individuals designated is assumed that an additional year of eligibility will be by a student-athlete will be admitted. Student-athletes awarded to earn a letter award. Also, those student- should inform guests that valid photo identification must athletes who have relinquished their eligibility due to an be presented in order to obtain admission. injury or medical condition are not eligible for letter

Student-athletes in ticketed sports (e.g. football, prospective student-athlete, the team of which the basketball, soccer, volleyball, and select contests in student-athlete is a member, or the university. baseball and softball) must submit guest names by the Student-athletes are required to go through annual host applicable deadlines for each game/season or training prior to hosting prospective student-athletes. complimentary admissions may be forfeited. As a student-athlete host, it is permissible to receive the Tickets for UofL Football and Men’s Basketball Tickets following: Student-athletes wanting to attend other UofL games or events that charge admission (football and men’s 1. A maximum of $40 for each day (i.e., 24 hour period) basketball) may sign up for one ticket at the front desk of the student-athlete hosts the prospective student- TACE. Tickets are limited; therefore, student-athletes athlete to be used for entertaining the student- sign up for tickets on first come, first served basis. The athlete host, the prospect, and the prospect’s list is then submitted to the ticket office the day prior to parents. A student-athlete host may receive an the game (submitted Friday for a weekend game) at 3:00 additional $20 a day for each additional prospective p.m., and a student-athlete pass list is created. Before student-athlete he/she is hosting. All entertainment entering a game, student-athletes must show a picture of a prospect must take place within a 30-mile radius ID and enter the game immediately. Student-athletes of campus. A student-athlete host should use the may not pick up complimentary admission for entry at a host money for “actual and necessary” expenses later time. Student-athletes are then given a ticket stub (e.g., snacks and entertainment). The student- and allowed to enter through the pass gate. Student- athlete host may not use the money for souvenirs athletes may not bring additional non-student-athlete (e.g., hats, t-shirts, or other logo items). guests through the student-athlete ticket line. Any 2. A complimentary meal provided to the official violation of or attempt to defraud this policy will result in student-athlete host during the time period of the the termination of ticket privileges and may result in meal (one host per prospect per meal). ineligibility for competition per NCAA rules. 3. A complimentary admission to a campus athletic event, provided the ticket is used to accompany the Student-athletes receiving a ticket as a result of hosting prospect during the visit. during an official visit should not sign up for tickets Impermissible activities while hosting a prospect include: through the TACE pass list. Student-athlete hosts will 1. Making comments to the media or on social media receive their ticket at the pass gate table. sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, or fan pages) about the Selling Complimentary Tickets prospect. Neither student-athletes nor the people designated to 2. Use of a university vehicle or one provided by a coach receive complimentary admissions may receive payment or any UofL staff member. from any source for these admissions and may not 3. Using host money to pay entertainment expenses for exchange or assign the tickets for any value. Receipt of individuals not permitted to have expenses covered. payment by either party is considered an extra benefit 4. Providing, encouraging or persuading the use of not available to the general student body and will render drugs or alcohol by the prospect. student-athletes ineligible for participation in 5. Participating in any unethical or illegal activity that intercollegiate athletics. Furthermore, student-athletes violates criminal law, or NCAA or university rules may not purchase tickets for any athletic event from UofL including the use of drugs, underage use of alcohol, and then sell the tickets at a price greater than face value. or participation in gambling activities. Re-selling tickets will result in student-athlete ineligibility. 6. Attendance at adult entertainment facilities, use of Hosting a Prospective Student-Athlete on escort services, exotic dancers, or the use of sex as a Official or Unofficial Visits recruiting tool. When a prospective student-athlete (i.e., “recruit”) visits 7. It is not permissible for contact to occur at any time UofL for an official visit or unofficial visit, student- between a prospect and booster (e.g., fan, season athletes may be asked on occasion to serve as a host. It ticket holder, donor) except on-campus contact with is important that student-athletes are aware of and avoid a former student-athlete is permissible. violating UofL and NCAA rules while acting as a student 8. Hosting and other recruiting duties are considered host. Student-athletes must avoid placing themselves RARA and may not be occur on a student-athletes and/or the prospective student-athlete in any situation required off day(s). that reflects negatively on the student-athlete, the

Each host will receive training outlining the applicable sport. UofL strongly discourages student-athletes and NCAA legislation and must sign a written document their families from speaking with agents or “runners” indicating understanding and acceptance of applicable (including current or former UofL students acting on NCAA recruiting legislation. A student-athlete host behalf of agents) on the telephone or having any in- represents the university, the athletic department, and person contact with an agent until the student-athlete his/her team. Student-athlete hosts should represent has exhausted his/her eligibility. themselves and UofL with pride, class, and respect at all Any agent wishing to contact a student-athlete must times. register with the specific players association (e.g., Athletic Representatives National Football League Players Association), the state Per NCAA rules, UofL is responsible for the control and of Kentucky, and Compliance. Any agent desiring to meet conduct of its intercollegiate athletics program. This with a UofL student-athlete on campus is required to responsibility includes accountability for the acts of register with Compliance. Meeting with agents off the “athletic representatives” (i.e., “boosters”). An athletic UofL campus is strongly discouraged. At no time may a representative is an individual who is a member of any of student-athlete, or their family, receive tangible benefits the various UofL athletic team support groups or any from an agent nor enter into any agreement, written or individual who has made financial contributions to verbal, with an agent prior to the expiration of the intercollegiate athletics or athletic boosters support student-athlete’s eligibility. In baseball, any incoming organizations or alum of UofL. Once an individual has freshman student-athlete who signed with an agent prior been identified as an “athletic representative” he or she to enrollment must cease the relationship with the agent retains that identity forever and is governed by the same and report it to Compliance at the beginning of the NCAA and University rules and regulations as athletic academic year. staff members. UofL may institute legal action against any agent When in contact with athletic representatives, student- jeopardizing a student-athlete’s eligibility due to athletes must adhere to the following NCAA rules. Any violations of NCAA regulations. violation of these rules could result in loss of eligibility. Any student-athlete wishing to discuss interviewing As an example, athletic representatives are not agent representation must notify the Senior Associate permitted to provide student-athletes or their family or Athletic Director of Compliance at 502-852-7728 or the friends with any of the following: Associate Athletic Director of Compliance at 502-852- 1. A special discount, payment arrangement, or credit 8871 or Compliance Coordinator 502-852-0220. on purchases or services; Legal Counsel 2. A loan of money in any amount; (NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2) 3. A guarantee of bond; Securing advice from a lawyer concerning a proposed 4. The purchase of a meal or service at commercial professional sports contract shall not be considered establishments (exception - an occasional meal at a contracting for representation by an agent under this booster’s home); rule, unless the lawyer also represents the student- 5. Transportation to or from a summer job; athlete in negotiations for such a contract. 6. A benefit connection with off-campus housing; 7. Signing or co-signing a note with an outside agency Presence of Lawyer at Negotiations to arrange a loan; (NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2.1) 8. Selling or giving tickets to athletic, university or town A lawyer may not be present during discussions of a events; contract offer with a professional sports organization or 9. Misrepresentation of information provided to the have any direct contact (i.e., in person, by telephone or university; by mail) with a professional sports organization on behalf 10. The use of personal property; of the student-athlete. A lawyer’s presence during such 11. Providing holiday or birthday cards. discussion is considered representation by an agent. This list is not exhaustive. If you have any questions Amateurism about boosters, please contact Compliance. (NCAA Bylaw 12) Agents [F] Only an amateur student-athlete is eligible for (NCAA Bylaw 12.3) intercollegiate athletic participation in a particular sport Contact with a professional sports agent could at a NCAA institution. An individual loses amateur status jeopardize all remaining eligibility in a student-athlete’s and shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in or team’s place finish or performance. There are a particular sport if the individual: some prize money exceptions that may be 1. Uses his or her athletics skill (directly or indirectly) applicable; for pay, in any form, in that sport (see prohibited 8. A student who accepts pay in any form for forms of pay below); participation in “road racing” is ineligible for 2. Accepts a promise of pay even if such pay is to be intercollegiate competition in cross country and received following completion of intercollegiate track. athletics participation; Professional in Another Sport 3. Signs a contract or commitment of any kind to play A professional athlete in one sport may represent an professional athletics, regardless of its legal NCAA institution in a different sport and may receive enforceability or any consideration received; institutional financial assistance in the second sport (e.g. 4. Receives, directly or indirectly, a salary, a professional baseball player may participate as a reimbursement of expenses or any other form of student-athlete in football). financial assistance from a professional sports organization based upon athletics skill or participation, Involvement with Professional Teams except as permitted by NCAA regulations; (NCAA Bylaw 12.2) 5. Competes on any professional athletics team and A. Tryout After Enrollment: After initial full-time knows (or has reason to know) that the team is a collegiate enrollment, an individual who has professional athletics team (per NCAA Bylaw 12.02), eligibility remaining may try out with a professional even if no pay or remuneration for expenses was athletics team (or participate in a combine including received; that team) at any time, provided the individual does 6. Enters into a professional draft or an agreement with not miss class. The individual may receive actual and an agent or other entity to negotiate a professional necessary expenses in conjunction with one 48-hour contract (NCAA Bylaw 12.2.4 for exception related to tryout per professional team (or a combine including professional basketball and football drafts and that team). The 48-hour tryout period shall begin at baseball agents). the time the individual arrives at the tryout location. At the completion of the 48-hour period, the Prohibited Forms of Pay individual must depart the location of the tryout Below is a list of examples of pay as noted above. This list immediately in order to receive return is not exhaustive. Please see Compliance to discuss any transportation expenses. A tryout may extend questions regarding eligible expenses. beyond 48 hours if the individual self-finances 1. Salary (direct or indirect), gratuity or compensation additional expenses, including return transportation. based on athletics ability and/or participation; A self-financed tryout may be for any length of time, 2. Other pay based on revenues/profits (e.g. bonuses, provided the individual does not miss class. game receipts, etc.); 1. Basketball Draft Combine (NCAA Bylaw 3. Educational expenses not received from parents or 12.2.1.3.1): In basketball, a student-athlete may legal guardians; accept actual and necessary travel, and room 4. Educational expenses from an outside sports team or and board expenses from a professional sports organization that are based in any degree upon the organization to attend that organization’s recipient’s athletics ability even if funds are given to predraft basketball camp regardless of the the institution to administer to the recipient; duration of the camp. 5. Cash or the equivalent (e.g., trust fund) as an award 2. Outside Competition Prohibited (NCAA Bylaw for participation in competition at any time, even if 12.2.1.3.4): During a tryout, an individual may the award is permitted under rules governing an not take part in any outside competition (games amateur, non-collegiate event in which the or scrimmages) as a representative of a individual is competing; professional team. 6. Expenses received from an outside sponsor in excess 3. Practice Without Competition (NCAA Bylaw of actual and necessary travel, room and board 12.2.2.2.2): An individual may participate in expenses, apparel and equipment for competition practice sessions conducted by a professional and practice held in preparation for such team, provided such participation meets the competition requirements of NCAA legislation governing 7. Any payment (e.g. prize money), including actual and tryouts with professional athletics teams and the necessary expenses, conditioned on the individual’s

individual does not: (a) Receive any 5. Negotiations (NCAA Bylaw 12.2.4.3): An compensation for participation in the practice individual may request information about session; (b) enter into any contract or agreement professional market value without affecting his with a professional team or sports organization; or her amateur status. Further, the individual, or (c) take part in any outside competition his or her legal guardians or the institution’s (games or scrimmages) as a representative of a professional sports counseling panel may enter professional team. into negotiations with a professional sports 4. Competitions Against Professionals (NCAA organization without the loss of the individual’s Bylaw 12.2.3.1): An individual may participate amateur status. An individual who retains the individually or as a member of an amateur team services of an agent shall lose amateur status, against professional athletes. except for incoming baseball student-athletes as 5. Competitions With Professionals (NCAA Bylaw previously noted. 12.2.3.2): An individual shall not be eligible for Student-Athlete Disability Insurance [F] intercollegiate athletics in a sport if the Per NCAA regulations, an individual may borrow against individual ever participated on a team and knew his or her potential future earnings from an established, (or had reason to know) that the team was a accredited financial institution exclusively for the professional team (per NCAA Bylaw 12.02.11) in purpose of purchasing insurance (with no cash surrender that sport. However, an individual may compete value) against a disabling injury or illness that would on a tennis, golf, or two-person sand volleyball prevent the individual from pursuing a chosen career, team with persons who are competing for cash provided an athletics representative of UofL as third or a comparable prize, provided the individual party is not involved in arrangements for securing the does not receive payment of any kind that loan. Student-athletes identified as candidates for exceeds actual and for such participation. disability insurance should consult Compliance for 6. Professional Player as a Team Member (NCAA guidance on the process. Bylaw 12.2.3.2.2): An individual may participate with a professional on a team, provided the Student-Athlete Financial Aid professional is not being paid by a professional The NCAA, ACC, and UofL rules provide that financial aid team or league to play as a member of that team based on athletic ability (i.e. grant-in-aid) may be (i.e., summer basketball league with teams awarded for tuition, room, board, books necessary for a composed of both professional and amateur student-athlete’s selected course of study, and athletes). miscellaneous expenses. Student-athletes must be enrolled full-time and attending classes to receive Draft and Inquiry/Sports Teams Drafts athletic aid. (NCAA Bylaw 12.2.4) Draft List: An individual loses amateur status in a A grant-in-aid is awarded and renewable on a multi-year particular sport when the individual asks to be placed on agreement basis. Renewal and non-renewal notices from the draft list or supplemental draft list of a professional the Office of Financial Aid will be provided to each league in that sport, even though (NCAA Bylaw 12.2.4.2): student-athlete prior to July 1. Renewal awards must be signed by the student-athlete (Note: a parent’s signature 1. The individual asks that his or her name be is required if the student-athlete is under age 18) and withdrawn from the draft list prior to the actual returned to Compliance. These forms will be forwarded draft; to the UofL Financial Aid Office. 2. The individual’s name remains on the list but he or she is not drafted; Terms and Conditions of Athletic Tender Agreement 3. The individual is drafted but does not sign an The following are the terms and conditions of the UofL agreement with any professional athletics team. athletics grant-in-aid: 4. Exceptions - Professional Basketball and The athletics tender may be immediately reduced or Football Drafts: A student-athlete in the sport of canceled at any time if a student-athlete: basketball and football considering submitting • Renders him/herself ineligible for intercollegiate his/her name for a professional draft must notify competition (e.g. Academic Redshirt) the head coach and Compliance first to review • Fraudulently misrepresents any information on applicable NCAA regulations regarding draft an application, letter of intent, or financial aid inquiries while maintaining NCAA eligibility. agreement.

• Engages in repeated or serious misconduct • The renewal of institutional financial aid shall be warranting substantial disciplinary penalty made on or before July 1 prior to the academic (including but not limited to not complying with year in which it is to be effective. team rules and/or athletic department • Renewal award is subject to any contingency in regulations). the agreement. • Voluntarily withdraws from a sport at any time • The renewal value is specified in Subsection Four for personal reasons of the Financial Aid Agreement. • Violates other non-athletically related • The institution shall promptly notify in writing conditions (e.g., full compliance with academic each student-athlete who received an award the policies or standards, compliance with athletics previous academic year and who has eligibility department rules or policies). remaining in the sport in which the financial aid • Graduates (e.g., earn first baccalaureate degree). was awarded the previous academic year • Fails to graduate after the academic term whether the grant has been renewed, reduced, immediately preceding my anticipated or not renewed for the ensuing academic year. graduation date. • Notification of financial aid renewals, reductions, • Has a change in student status (e.g., residency; and nonrenewals must come from the on/off campus housing). institution’s regular financial aid authority and • Has a change enrollment status (e.g., dropping not from the institution’s athletics department. courses; switching from campus course to on- • It is permissible for an institution that has line course). notified a student-athlete that he or she will not • Have housing through an athletic master lease. be provided institutional financial aid for the • Receive an outside and/or institutional non- next academic year subsequently to award athletics countable aid (e.g, Trustee’s financial aid to that student-athlete. Scholarship; NSP award) If the athletic aid is reduced or canceled at any time: The athletics tender must be immediately reduced or • The institution’s regular financial aid authority canceled if a student-athlete: shall notify the student-athlete in writing of the • Signs a professional sports contract in respective opportunity for a hearing. sport. • The institution shall have established reasonable • Accepts compensation for participating in an procedures for promptly hearing such a request athletics contest. and shall not delegate the responsibility for • Agrees orally or in writing to be represented conducting the hearing to the university’s (presently or in the future) by an agent, or athletics department or its faculty athletics accepts any benefit from an agent or a committee. representative of an agent. Cancellation/Non-Renewal of Financial Aid • Receives an outside and/or institutional non- In the event a student-athlete’s athletic financial aid is athletics countable aid which causes me to cancelled or reduced during the period of award or it is individually exceed NCAA financial aid limits (e.g., not renewed or reduced at the conclusion of the award Trustee’s Scholarship; National Scholars the UofL’s financial aid authority will notify the student- Program (NSP) award) or UofL Stacking Limit athlete in writing (via email and/or letter) of the Policy opportunity for a hearing. UofL has established • Receives an outside and/or institutional non- reasonable procedures for promptly hearing such a athletics countable aid which causes team to request and shall not delegate the responsibility for exceed NCAA financial aid limits (e.g., Trustee’s conducting the hearing to individuals employed by the Scholarship; NSP award). athletics department or its faculty athletics committee. The athletics tender will not be reduced, canceled, or The written notification of the opportunity for a hearing non-renewed at any time: includes UofL’s established policies and procedures for • On the basis of athletics’ ability, performance, conducting the required hearing, including the deadline condition, or contribution of the team’s success. by which a student-athlete must request such a hearing. • Or for any other athletics reason. The terms of renewals and nonrenewals are as follows: Qualifying for Financial Aid Varsity teams are provided with a specific number of grants-in-aid in accordance with UofL budgetary restrictions and NCAA regulations. Grants-in-aid are University meal plan. Additionally, all students, awarded by UofL’s Financial Aid Office upon regardless of residency are required to purchase a meal recommendation of the head coach and approval of the plan unless they are a graduate student, are enrolled in Director of Athletics. Grants-in-aid are not less than 12 credit hours on Belknap campus or the reimbursement for services performed, but rather an aid student is granted a waiver by the University Cardinal for educational expenses. Card Office. Meal plan money can be used in many dining facilities, including the Thorntons Performance Dining To qualify for an athletics grant-in-aid, student-athletes Facility. For assistance with meal plans and general must meet the following requirements; (1) fulfill UofL information about University Dining Services call (502) admission requirements, and (2) meet and maintain the 852-6715. eligibility requirements for athletics participation and financial aid established by the NCAA, ACC, and UofL. On/Off-Campus Room and Board Stipends Grants-in-aid will not be reduced, or canceled on the Depending on the sport, student-athletes on scholarship basis of student-athlete’s athletics ability, performance may receive a board plan, a stipend, or a board plan and or contribution to the team’s success, or because of stipend as determined by each sport program. Funds illness or injury that prevents a student-athlete from from these scholarship awards are usually disbursed four participating in athletics, or for any athletic reasons. times per semester (during the fall and spring terms). Meal plans are accessible on the Cardinal Card which is Student-athletes may be eligible for federal, state and the student ID issued by the University. institutional financial aid, and can apply for non-athletic financial assistance through the Financial Aid Office. All International Student-Athletes financial aid from any source outside the Financial Aid Some international student-athletes are subject to taxes Office must be reported to Compliance and Financial Aid on scholarship awards. International student-athletes Office to verify whether the aid may be accepted by the can see if their country has a tax agreement at this link: student-athlete in accordance with NCAA regulations. https://louisville.edu/finance/payroll/foreign/foreign International student-athletes who receive room and Student-athletes who receive room and board, and/or board will receive their scholarship check four times per additional miscellaneous expenses as a part of their semester, similar to domestic student-athletes. Checks grant-in-aid should note that this part of their grant is are issued to students with “taxable scholarship.” considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Checks can be picked up in Compliance. International Service. student-athletes are required to complete paperwork Housing with Compliance before the university can process Campus Housing provides housing for both financial aid. undergraduate and graduate students Apartment and Summer School residence hall facilities are available. Applications ULAA financial assistance for summer school aid is not require a fee. Freshmen on Belknap campus must live on automatically funded and, if available, shall only be campus. For more information regarding housing, visit awarded with approval of the ULAA Senior Staff the Campus Housing website at louisville.edu/housing. Committee. Applications must be completed with the Student-athletes are subject to the same rules and help of an academic counselor in Academic Services. regulations as the rest of the student body. Student- Each situation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a Summer school aid is a privilege. The following priorities responsible manner in the residence halls and will be are considered in awarding of summer school assistance: held accountable for any property damages for 1. Student-athletes who need the credit hours to be negligence or abuse. No housing options include an “all academically eligible to compete in the fall; athlete dorm” – 50% of each dorm must be non-student- 2. Fifth-year student-athletes who will graduate in the athletes. Questions regarding housing should be summer; addressed to the Associate Athletic Director of Student 3. Fourth-year student-athletes who will graduate in Life, (502) 852-4149. the summer; Meals/Board 4. Student-athletes who will be academically eligible in All athletic meal plans are through the University Dining the fall but need hours to stay on schedule for Services. All incoming freshman who live on-campus in graduation. University housing will be required to purchase a

Financial aid will be based upon the existing athletic fulfilling their degree requirements. Recipients may be department budget, the number of requests, the funded for a maximum of five part-time semesters or applicant’s previous awards during the academic year, two full-time semesters. Part-time students receive and the previous academic performance as evaluated by tuition and an allowance for books; and full-time the academic counselor. Full financial awards will be on students receive grants equal to a full athletic grant-in- a limited basis. aid at the institution. Applications are accepted in the fall and spring semesters for the next academic year. Student-athletes who are receiving an athletic grant-in- aid and who have excessive absences in a course(s) Financial Aid Quick Resources Guide during the previous fall and spring semester may be Financial Aid Office denied financial assistance for the summer session(s). Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 am – 5 pm Student-athletes may not drop a summer class without (except Thursday, open 12:30 – 5 pm) the permission of the appropriate academic support Location: Houchens Building Room 110 services personnel. Student-athletes who drop classes Phone: (502) 852-5511 without permission may be denied further summer Email: [email protected] school assistance. Website: www.louisville.edu/financialaid Note: UofL regulations require students to receive prior How to Apply for Financial Aid: written approval by the appropriate academic officials https://fafsa.ed.gov prior to enrolling in summer school courses including Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid online/non-traditional courses at another institution. (FAFSA) for federal aid (e.g. Pell Grant & Loans) Student-athletes should ask the team athletic academic 1. Students must fill out FAFSA each year to be counselor about a “visiting student letter”. considered for financial aid (Pell Grant & Loans). 2. New FAFSA is available each year in October. Fifth Year Aid 3. Summer financial aid requires an early request form, ULAA financial assistance for fifth-year aid is not generally available mid-April. automatically granted and, if available, will be granted at 4. FSA ID effective May 10, 2015, replaces old PIN ID. the equivalent value or less of a student-athlete’s award The FSA ID is used to complete FAFSA and sign in to during the previous academic year or average annual Direct Loan documents. Those that already have an award based on a multiyear financial aid award. Student- old PIN ID will need to update their information to athletes who need fifth-year aid to complete their get a FSA ID. degree must submit an application through the team’s athletic academic counselor. The application must ULINK Financial Aid Tutorials: receive approval from the ULAA Senior Staff Committee. Go to https://louisville.edu/financialaid/ click on Our Fifth-year aid may be awarded for a semester or the Services, click on ULink Financial Aid Tutorials. academic year (not required). Student-athletes dropping 1. Log into ULINK for first time users classes may be responsible for the repayment of their aid 2. Check on “My To Do List” (documents required to the ULAA. Aid will only be granted for graduate, to be turned in to Financial Aid) second baccalaureate, or special certification purposes 3. Accept/Decline Federal Financial Aid Awards by the Athletic Director or his designee. Loans: https://studentloans.gov/ Prerequisites for granting fifth-year aid are generally as Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, & Parent/GRAD PLUS follows: Loans 1. 2.0 or above GPA; Additional loan funds that need credit approval and can 2. 80% of degree completed; be requested by graduate student or parents for their SA 3. Satisfactory progress (24 credit hours completed) student up to cost of attendance. during a student-athlete’s senior year 1. Complete Entrance Counseling 2. Complete Direct Loan Master Promissory Note NCAA Degree-Completion Program 3. Complete Exit Counseling The NCAA has established a program to assist student- athletes who have exhausted their eligibility for financial Financial Aid Advisors are available during operational aid from their institution. Applicants must have hours & by phone without an appointment for general completed eligibility for athletically-related financial aid questions (e.g. how to apply for aid, when will aid (in five years) at a Division I member institution before disburse, where are residual funds, how to process a application and must be within 30 semester hours of loan)

Financial Aid Advisors are available to students, by permissible amount of financial aid that an NCAA appointment, in order to deal with special circumstances institution may award to a student-athlete. (e.g. loss of income (parent); changes needed to the All student-athletes (including international student- FAFSA to determine new eligibility for financial athletes) regardless of whether they are grant-in-aid assistance (Pell Grant), increase in budget (cost of recipients or walk-ons/nonscholarship student-athletes, attendance) to allot for costs that are not already built in could be eligible to receive SAF benefits provided they the budget, and any other special circumstances that will have demonstrated need or have either exhausted require an exception to Financial Aid guidelines). eligibility or no longer participate due to medical reasons. . Miggeletta Wade – [email protected] All SAF uses must be approved by the athletics (for students last name A-D) department. Please contact Compliance for more . Nate Gauthier-Goulet – [email protected] information regarding the SAF. (for students last name E-K) . Monique Montgomery - Miscellaneous Expenses [email protected] (for students last Student-athletes on full athletic grant-in-aid can expect name L-P) his/her tuition, fees, required books, room and board . Cedric Trigg – [email protected] (for expenses to be covered by the athletic department. students last name Q-Z) Student-athletes on full grant-in-aid receive a “miscellaneous expenses” stipend to cover personal & Bursar miscellaneous expenses tied to attending U of L. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am – 5 pm Location: Houchens Building Room 101 Non-Scholarship Student-Athletes Phone: (502) 852-6503 Non-scholarship student-athletes (i.e. walk-ons) are Email: [email protected] entitled to all the benefits of scholarship athletes as Website: www.bursar.louisville.edu permitted under NCAA rules, except athletic grant-in-aid awards and benefits arising from these awards. The Bursar Office is the primary resource for the Nonscholarship student-athletes may receive the managing of students' financial records and needs. They following benefits: provide such services as billing, payment processing and 1. Athletic academic counseling (e.g., tutoring, career reconciliation of a student account balance. $They counseling, etc.); prepare and distribute electronically the tuition and 2. Training room treatment for injuries occurring related fees for a student’s enrollment (Statement of during practice or competition; Account & 1098 Tax Form). They also are the point of 3. Use of strength and conditioning facilities; contact for the issuance of eligible refunds to a student. 4. Pre- or post-game meal or meals/snacks incidental to Student Financial Information: To view student financial participation; account go to www.bursar.louisville.edu and click on 5. Referrals for permissible employment opportunities; Student Information – this will give you information on 6. Team travel and equipment use; the following: 7. Athletic awards; 1. Summary of Account (log in with your UofL ID & 8. SAF benefits PIN/or Password). View charges for the semester, Physical examinations for all non-scholarship student- anticipated financial aid and when financial awards athletes will be scheduled by the coaching staff and sports have disbursed. medicine staff. Proof of this examination and personal 2. Payment Plan Options insurance coverage information must be on file before NCAA Student Assistance Fund (SAF) participating in conditioning or preseason workouts. The SAF is intended to provide direct benefits to student- Non-scholarship student-athletes can be removed from a athletes or their families as determined by conference UofL team (e.g., removed from roster; prohibited from offices. As a guiding principle, the fund shall be used to accessing facilities/locker rooms/etc.) at any time for any assist student-athletes in meeting financial needs that reason noting there are no athletically related financial aid arise in conjunction with participation in intercollegiate protections tied to their athletics participation. athletics, enrollment in an academic curriculum or that Note: Nonscholarship student-athletes must meet all NCAA recognize academic achievement. Accordingly, receipt of academic requirements. Contact Compliance and complete SAF monies shall not be included in determining the compliance orientation before practicing and participating in any athletic related activities