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Athletic Director’s Letter...... 5 Professional Sports Education & Counseling Program 2018-19 Academic Calendar...... 6 Transfer Rule & Policy INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (ICA)...... 7 Vehicle Registration Purpose, Vision, Core Values Media Relations Mandatory Rules Orientation Session ICA SPORTS MEDICINE...... 28 Compliance Explanation of Medical Care Student-Athlete Grievance Procedures Medical Billing, Payment and Insurance CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS Nutrition AND SOCIAL NETWORKING...... 9 Weight Control University Code of Conduct Concussions Athletics Code of Conduct STUDENT-ATHLETE WELFARE The Penn State Principles AND DEVELOPMENT...... 36 Expectations of Conduct AWARDS AND EQUIPMENT...... 37 Judicial Process Overview FINANCIAL AID...... 38 Summary: Policy Statement/Intolerance What is an Athletic Grant-In-Aid? Summary: Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination Summer Web-Based Courses and Harassment PSU Web-Based Courses Summary Policy: Statement on Privacy Full-Time Enrollment Resolution of Complaints/Ombudsperson Study Abroad Ethical Conduct Fifth Season of Eligibility Sexual Harassment IRS Income Rules ICA Alcohol Code of Ethics Retaining a Grant-In-Aid Hazing Policy Summary NCAA Student Assistance Funds Social Media Networking Guidelines REGISTRATION...... 41 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE Tuition and Other Charges REGULATIONS...... 17 Registration Benefits Academic Actions and Deadlines Employment Credits from Other Institutions Complimentary Admissions Priority Registration/Class Scheduling Practice and Competition ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY...... 43 Promotional Activities & Appearances Eligibility Requirements Student Hosts: Official and Unofficial Visits Full-Time Enrollment Drug Testing Grade-Point Average NCAA Banned Drug Classes Grade-Point Deficiency Summary: Drug Policy Satisfactory Academic Progress Gambling Big Ten Eligibility Rules Agents and Professional Sports Education and Counseling NCAA Progress-Toward-Degree (PTD) NCAA Agent Regulations FAQs University Senate 67-00 Requirements NFLPA Agents Regulation Petition Waiver Procedures NFL Draft, Combine & Tryouts Transcripts & Enrollment Certification 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

MORGAN ACADEMIC DIRECTORIES...... 53 SUPPORT CENTER...... 50 Department of Athletics Director Staff/Team Assignments Sports Summary: Morgan Center Support Services Intercollegiate Athletic Sports Medicine Academic/Athletic Counselors Athletic Training Rooms/Staff Phone Numbers Spiritus Leoninus (Honorary) Morgan Center First-Year Enrichment Program Penn State Advising Centers Study Table Additional Important Phone Numbers Student-Athlete Computer Labs PENN STATE HISTORY AND LEGENDS.... 60 Learning Specialist Mount Nittany and the Nittany Lion Mascot Sport Psychology The Penn State Alma Mater Sue Paterno Mentor Program THE NITTANY LION CLUB...... 61 Tutorial Services The Nittany Lion Club “Team” Tutor/Mentor Record The Student Nittany Lion Club Book Loan and Return Program THE VARSITY ‘S’ CLUB...... 62

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AUGUST 2018 MARCH 2019 8/13-9/4...... Intent to Graduate Activation period 3/3...... Last day to file a Final Exam Conflict 8/20...... Classes begin 3/3-3/9...... Spring Break — No classes 8/25...... Last day to Add/Drop classes 3/10...... Daylight Savings Time begins — 8/26...... Late Drop begins (Late Drop credits Turn your clocks ahead one hour and fee required) APRIL 2019 SEPTEMBER 2018 4/5...... Late Drop deadline 9/3...... Labor Day Holiday — No Classes 4 /26...... Last Day of Classes, Withdrawal Deadline 9/4...... Deadline to file Intent to Graduate 4/27 – 4/28...... Study Days 9/24-10/14...... Final Exam Conflict Filing Period 4/29-5/3...... Final Exams NOVEMBER 2018 MAY 2019 11/4...... Daylight Savings Time ends — 5/3-5...... Commencement Turn your clocks back one hour 5/6...... Maymester Classes Begin 11/9...... Late Drop deadline 5/6-6/14...... Intent to Graduate activation period 11/18-24...... Thanksgiving Holiday — No classes 5/15...... First Six-Week Session Classes Begin DECEMBER 2018 5/27...... Memorial Day — No classes 12/7...... Last day of classes; Withdrawal deadline JUNE 2019 12/8-9...... Study days 6/3...... Maymester Classes End 12/10-14...... Final Exams 6/21...... First Six-Week Session Classes End 12/15...... Commencement 6/26...... Second Six-Week Session Classes Begin JANUARY 2019 6/27...... Last Day to Add/Drop Classes 1/2-1/21...... Intent to Graduate JULY 2019 activation period 7/4 ...... Independence Day — No classes 1/7...... Classes begin AUGUST 2019 1/12...... Last day to Add/Drop classes 8/7...... Last day of classes; Withdrawal deadline 1/13...... Late Drop begins (Late Drop credits and fee required) 8/8...... Study day 1/21...... Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — No Classes 1/21...... Deadline to file Intent to Graduate 8/9...... Final Exams FEBRUARY 2019 8/10...... Commencement Declaration of Major deadline for all fourth-semester student athletes. Check with your Morgan Center counselor for dates. 2/11-3/3...... Final Exam Conflict filing period

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OUR VISION TIPS TO AVOID PROBLEMS Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is dedicated to • Engage with the PSU Athletics Compliance staff so preparing students for a lifetime of impact. you always know how the NCAA, Big Ten and Penn State rules affect you. OUR MISSION • Commit to integrity, honesty and good Driven by a commitment to comprehensive excellence, sportsmanship. Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics will serve our • Report potential wrongdoing or violations to student-athletes by creating conditions for their appropriate authorities. success so that they can maximize their full potential. • Be alert for and avoid receiving extra benefits. ICA will engage with our collective Penn State • Be aware that you are responsible for official communities to serve as a valuable campus asset in the University communication sent to your Penn State interest of advancing the broader University mission. email address. • Always ask before you act. OUR VALUES • TRADITION COMPLIANCE • TEAMWORK Student-athletes must comply with NCAA, Big Ten, • DIVERSITY and Penn State regulations as well as the provisions • TRANSPARENCY in the Athletics Code of Conduct. Information in this • INNOVATION section and in the academic eligibility and financial aid Our values reflect those principles that serve as the sections of the Student-Athlete Handbook contain an measure of success — regardless of the outcome on overview of the regulations student-athletes are most the field. likely to encounter. Our values define who we are, not how we performed. This handbook should not be relied upon exclusively Our values are those attributes that, whether as it does not include all the regulations. It is not experiencing the highest high or the lowest low, will intended to function as a replacement for other not be compromised or abandoned. important university or NCAA publications. This handbook supplements other sources of information. ATHLETICS INTEGRITY OFFICER If you have questions concerning the NCAA rules, or if you become aware of a possible rules violation, Bob Boland serves as Penn State’s Athletics Integrity contact the following: Officer (AIO). A one-of-a-kind position working Athletics Compliance Office primarily with ICA, the AIO helps ensure PSU Athletics 157 Bryce Jordan Center operates with integrity and in a manner consistent with 814-863-8048 ICA and institutional values, as well as all rules and [email protected] policies. Penn State student athletes are encouraged to discuss integrity related concerns with Mr. Boland at any Your failure to ask questions pertaining to the time. His door is always open and his office is located in regulations or to provide information of a possible 212 Rider Building. He can also be reached via e-mail at rules infraction could jeopardize your eligibility. [email protected] or by phone at 814-867-5088. Ignorance of the rules is never an excuse. MANDATORY RULES ORIENTATION SESSION At the beginning of the academic year and prior to any participation in intercollegiate athletics activities, a rules education session will be conducted for your team under the direction of the Athletics Compliance Office. You will receive a copy of the “Summary of NCAA Regulations” and will have an opportunity to ask questions regarding NCAA, Big Ten and Penn State rules.

7 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (ICA) CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING DISCLOSURE, REPORTING AND ASSISTANCE interests in transferring are restricted or financial aid is In accordance with the Penn State Athletics Code of reduced or cancelled. These topics are addressed in Conduct, student-athletes are obligated to properly the transfer and financial aid sections of this publication report instances of potentially illegal activity, possible respectively. violations of the NCAA or Big Ten rules and apparent The University has designated an Ombudsperson for conflicts with institutional policies. Reporting student-athletes who have concerns with any affirmative responsibilities include activities they are involved in action related topic. The Ombudsperson offers student- as well as activities they observe. This is not intended athletes confidential, informal and impartial assistance to be an exhaustive list of reporting resources. with resolving a problem, concern or conflict fairly, Instead, this section is intended to create additional or in obtaining necessary information on processes awareness of selected reporting options. or procedures. This may include recommendations, Potentially illegal activity should always be reported referrals to appropriate University resources or to the police. Matters related to NCAA or Big Ten personnel, or collaboration with other University offices rules should be reported through the below hotline, on affirmative action related issues of concern. to the Athletics Integrity Officer, or to the Athletics Compliance Office. A student-athlete’s reporting of Intercollegiate Athletics illegal or impermissible activity to a coach or trainer Affirmative Action Ombudsperson: is not appropriate. Penn State policy prohibits James Weaver (814) 865-0407, retaliation against individuals who report an issue. [email protected], Morgan Academic Center – Greenberg Building ANONYMOUS REPORTING HOTLINE Penn State has implemented a disclosure hotline through which potential violations of NCAA or Big Ten rules may be reported anonymously. This reporting mechanism is also available for the reporting of other matters related to Penn State operations such as fraud, harassment, embezzlement, etc. The phone number for the hotline is 1-800-560-1637. You can learn more about the hotline by visiting the following website: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/ gui/55078/index.html

STUDENT-ATHLETE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES Student-athletes with a complaint or grievance involving an athletic team, coach or department official should attempt to resolve the matter with the person(s) involved or the involved person’s supervisor / the administrator for the sport. At the discretion of the Director of Athletics, the Director or his assignee may schedule a meeting with a student-athlete in an attempt to resolve the problem informally. Matters related to NCAA rules, including concerns about a student-athlete’s rights under NCAA rules may be addressed with the Athletics Compliance Office Staff. To contact the Athletics Compliance Office staff in 157 Bryce Jordan Center, please call 814-863-8048. Note that the NCAA has specific procedures that should be followed for instances in which a student-athlete’s 8 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (ICA) CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING PENN STATE® UNIVERSITY STUDENT (d) comply with all applicable laws, rules CODE OF CONDUCT and regulations. Penn State student-athletes are intended to be 2. All Code of Conduct Signees shall report to an integral members of the student body first and appropriate authority—either anonymously or by athletes second. As integral members of the student identifying themselves—any suspected violation(s) body, student-athletes are fully subject to the conduct of the University’s or the Athletics Department’s and behavioral expectations of the University, as policies, the NCAA rules, the Big Ten rules or communicated through the Penn State Office of this Code of Conduct, or any other conduct that Student Conduct “Student Code of Conduct.” The materially undermines the University’s and the Student Code of Conduct addresses such matters as Athletics Department’s values. Reports of potential safety, harassment, drugs, alcohol, weapons, and the wrongdoing and noncompliance can always be made judicial process. All student-athletes should be keenly anonymously through the Penn State Hotline at aware of the Student Code of Conduct and review it in (https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/ its entirety by visiting the Office of Student Conduct gui/55078/index.html) Website at https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/support- Student-Athletes safety-conduct/student-conduct/code-conduct /. In addition to the obligations required of all Code of Conduct signees under the Code of Conduct, student- ATHLETICS CODE OF CONDUCT athletes shall: (a) adhere to the University’s Student INTRODUCTION Code of Conduct and Conduct Procedures, as The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to serve as a amended, modified, and supplemented from guidepost to direct the ethical bearing of the Athletics time-to-time (https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/ Department. It was drafted to be congruent with safety-conduct/student-conduct); and the Athletics Department’s Mission, Vision, and Core (b) adhere to rules, policies and procedures Values, all of which reflect those principles that serve established by the head coach of his or her as our measure of success, regardless of the outcome individual sports program (it being understood on the field. The Code of Conduct will help ensure our that any such “team rules” shall be in addition Mission, Vision and Values are ingrained in everything to, and not in substitution for, any portion of we do. this Code of Conduct)

APPLICABILITY NON-RETALIATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY The Athletics Code of Conduct is signed by all The University and the Athletics Department maintain student-athletes, team managers and coaches, as well a strict non-retaliation and non-retribution policy as by most staff members within Athletics and other for anyone, including but not limited to any Code key University leaders. of Conduct signee, who takes action that he/she reasonably believed to be necessary to uphold or EXPECTATIONS OF CONDUCT enforce compliance with this Code of Conduct, the 1. All Code of Conduct Signees shall: ICA Policy Manual, the University’s obligations under (a) comply with all University policies and the NCAA Constitution and Bylaws and Big Ten procedures, as applicable; Handbook, including NCAA and Big Ten principles (b) comply with ICA Policy Manual regarding institutional control, responsibility, ethical available at (http://www.gopsusports.com/ conduct and integrity. The University and the compliance/), as applicable; Athletics Department shall maintain confidentiality (c) comply with the applicable NCAA and anonymity with respect to any such report, unless Constitution and Bylaws and the Big Ten required by law to do otherwise. Handbook, including the principles regarding institutional control, responsibility, ethical conduct and integrity; and

9 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING STUDENT CONDUCT OVERVIEW ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING Penn State has a clear standard of conduct to protect If, in the Disciplinary Conference, the student contests the rights of members of the University community. the charges, he or she may be assigned to an These standards are expressed in the Student Administrative Hearing. This informal hearing will be Code of Conduct. The Office of Student Conduct is conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the Office responsible for conducting University proceedings for of Student Conduct and provides the institutional students and/or organizations when it is alleged that process required when a student may be given formal a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred. administrative sanctions, which may include, but are The Student Code of Conduct does not replace or not limited, to disciplinary probation with a transcript relieve any requirement of civil or criminal law. This notation. The Administrative Hearing will not be means that students or organizations may participate used in any case which may result in suspension or in parallel processes. Additionally, it means that expulsion unless requested by the student. individuals may bring complaints to the Office of Student Conduct and also simultaneously file criminal UNIVERSITY CONDUCT BOARD or civil complaints. The University Conduct Board will be used in cases When a student has allegedly engaged in behavior in which there is a potential that the student may which violates the University’s Code of Conduct, be suspended or expelled from the University. The whether on or off-campus, the allegation will be Board may also hear cases referred by the Director documented and forwarded to the Office of Student of Student Conduct or designees. The Board is Conduct. A member of the Office of Student Conduct composed of faculty, staff, and students. may then contact the student to schedule a meeting Further information regarding the procedures to discuss the situation. of Administrative and University Hearing Board Hearings, along with the appeal process, is available DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE upon request or may be found on the SA website. The Disciplinary Conference is an informal, non- adversarial meeting between a student and a Student ADVISERS Conduct staff member (Case Manager) to examine the Recognizing that participating in the Conduct Process complaint, listen to the student, discuss circumstances can be a challenging experience for any student, the regarding the incident, and hear student concerns to Office of Student Conduct encourages students to determine whether or not formal charges of violating seek an adviser’s assistance. The student and their the Code of Conduct will be filed. If the acquired adviser are allowed to attend the entire portion of information reasonably supports a Code of Conduct the hearing, with the exception of deliberations. More violation, the Case Manager may recommend charges information, as well as a list of Advisers, can be found and sanctions to the respondent. If the acquired on the SA website. information does not reasonably support that a violation of the Code of Conduct occurred, then the SANCTIONS case will be closed without charges. All charges shall When a student is in violation of the Student Code be presented to the student in writing. of Conduct, the Office of Student Conduct staff and/ The student will then decide whether to accept or University Conduct Board Members may impose responsibility for the charges and/or sanctions specific sanctions. Possible sanctions are listed on the assigned. The student may take three (3) business SA website, and range from a conduct conversation days to make a decision whether to accept the charges to indefinite expulsion. Sanctions are intended to and sanctions, or to contest them. Failure to respond, address the current situation, past behaviors, and, in writing, in the three days allotted will result in the where possible, are educational in nature. charges and sanctions being implemented, unless the Case Manager has approved an alternative timeframe.

10 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SANCTION REVIEW SUMMARY: POLICY STATEMENT ON When a student accepts responsibility for the charges, INTOLERANCE but not the sanction recommended, the student (For full disclosure of University Policy AD-29, see may request the sanction be reviewed. When a http://policy.psu.edu/policies/AD29) student requests a sanction review and submits an accompanying rationale, the matter shall be forwarded DEFINITION to the Sanction Review Officer for review and An act of intolerance refers to conduct in violation of consideration. The Sanction Review Officer may sustain a University policy, rule or regulation and is motivated the sanction(s) assigned by the Case Manager, or the by discriminatory bias against or hatred toward Sanction Review Officer may modify the sanction(s) other individuals or groups based on characteristics assigned by the Case Manager when they determine such as age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, that the sanction(s) recommended was outside the genetic information, national origin, political belief, University’s sanction range for such violations and/or race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender not justified by the nature of the offense. identity or veteran status.

RECORD KEEPING POLICY Students’ judicial records are considered part of their The Pennsylvania State University is committed to educational record. Therefore, the Office of Student preventing and eliminating acts of intolerance by Conduct will not disclose these records without faculty, staff and students, and encourages anyone consent from the student except when requested by in the University community to report concerns and faculty, administration, or other authorized University complaints about acts of intolerance to the Affirmative employee a legitimate educational interest or when Action Office or the Office of the Vice Provost for they are subpoenaed by a court of law. Educational Equity, and in cases involving students, In accordance with FERPA, a student may have access reports also may be made to the Office of Judicial to their Student Conduct Record, provided that they Affairs. can be properly identified and provided that the If any violation of University policy, rule or regulation original Student Conduct Record is not removed from is motivated by discriminatory bias against or hatred the office. The Office of Student Conduct may take up toward an individual or group based on characteristics to two business days to provide the Student Conduct such as age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, Record to the student. There may be a fee assessed genetic information, national origin, political belief, to the student. race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender Office of Student Conduct identity or veteran status, the sanction will be 120 Boucke Building increased in severity and may include termination or University Park, PA 16802 expulsion from the University. Phone: 814-863-0342 Retaliation constitutes a separate violation and may Fax: 814-863-2463 result in a sanction independent of the outcome of a Web: www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/conduct complaint. Email: [email protected]

11 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING EXPRESSION OF OPINION b. Gender-Based Harassment is behavior The expression of diverse views and opinions is consisting of physical or verbal conduct encouraged in the University Community. Further, the based on gender, sexual orientation, gender- First Amendment of the United States’ Constitution stereotyping, perceived gender, or gender assures the right of free expression. In a community identity, but not involving conduct of a sexual which recognizes the rights of its members to nature, when such conduct is sufficiently hold divergent views and to express those views, sever and pervasive such that it substantially sometimes ideas expressed which are contrary to interferes with an individual’s employment, University values and objectives. Nevertheless, the education or ability to participate in or University cannot impose disciplinary sanctions upon benefit from University programs, activities such expression when it is otherwise in compliance or opportunities and would detrimentally with University Regulations. affect a reasonable person under the same circumstances. SUMMARY: SEXUAL AND/OR GENDER- c. Sexual Misconduct is a form of sexual BASED HARASSMENT AND MISCONDUCT harassment and refers to sexual offenses (INCLUDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT, including but not limited to rape, sexual assault, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, sexual battery, sexual exploitation, sexual DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND coercion and any other forms of nonconsensual RELATED INNAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT) sexual activity. Sexual misconduct can be (For full disclosure of University Policy AD-85, see committed by strangers, acquaintances and http:// policy.psu.edu/policies/AD85) family members, as well as casual and long- term dating partners. POLICY d. Staling is a course of conduct directed at a The University is committed to equal access to specific person that would cause a reasonable programs, facilities, admission and employment person fear for his/her safety or the safety of for all persons. It is the policy of the University to others, or to suffer substantial emotional stress. maintain an environment free of harassment and free Stalking may include repeatedly following, of discrimination against any person because of age, harassing, threatening, or intimidating another by race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, telephone, mail, electronic communication, social service in the uniformed services (as defined in state media, or any other action, device or method. and federal law), veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, e. Dating Violence means violence committed martial or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy- by a person who is or has been in a social related conditions, physical or mental disability, relationship of a romantic or intimate nature gender, perceived gender, gender identity, genetic with the victim. The existence of such a information or political ideas. Discriminatory conduct relationship will be based on the reporting and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and party’s statement and with consideration of relations violence, violates the dignity of individual, the length and type of relationship and the impeded the realization of the University’s educational frequency of interaction between the persons mission, and will not be tolerated. Gender-based and involved in the relationship. Dating violence sexual harassment, including sexual violence, are includes but is not limited to sexual or physical forms of gender discrimination in that they deny or abuse or the threat of such abuse. However, limit an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit it is important to recognize that emotional, from University program or activities. verbal, and economic abuse are part of the web of dating violence and can exit without CONDUCT THAT IS PROHIBITED BY THE POLICY: the presence of physical abuse. a. Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome f. Retaliation, as defined by University Policy sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, AD67, is also prohibited by this policy and and other verbal or physical conduct of a may subject the individual who retaliates in sexual nature that is unwanted, inappropriate, violation of this or other University policy to or unconsented to. Sexual Harassment is discipline or sanctions. prohibited at the University. 12 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS PENN STATE NEW STUDENT-ATHLETE GUIDE AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Director of Athletics While not expressly prohibited, romantic and/or Integrity, the Office of Human Resources or the sexual relationships between faculty and students, Ombudsperson, the person receiving the complaint and staff and students, are strongly discouraged. will contact the Affirmative Action Office to discuss Such relationships have the potential for adverse resolution and ensure consistent responses to issues. consequences, including the filing of charges of sexual The Affirmative Action Office has primary responsibility harassment. Given the fundamental asymmetric for resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment nature of the relationship where one party has the and intolerance. Responsibility for resolving complaints power to gives grades, evaluations, recommendations, of breach of privacy policy will depend on the facts promotions, salary increases or performance and circumstances giving rise to the complaint. evaluations, the consensual nature of the relationship If there is evidence of a violation of University Policies is inherently suspect. AD-29, AD-53, or AD-85 the University will make every reasonable effort to ensure the violation stops SUMMARY: PRIVACY POLICY and does not recur. (For full disclosure of University Policy AD-53, see Jim Weaver, the Ombudsperson referred to in http://guru.psu.edu/policies/AD53.html) “Student-Athlete Grievance Procedures,” is available for consultation in resolving a complaint. POLICY In the interest of promoting academic freedom and an ETHICAL CONDUCT open, collegial atmosphere, this University recognizes (Based on NCAA and Big Ten Bylaws) the reasonable privacy expectations of its employees, For Intercollegiate Athletics to promote the character affiliates, and students in relation to their personal development of participants to enhance the integrity information, including papers, confidential records, of higher education and to promote civility in society, and communications by mail, telephone, and other student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated electronic means, subject only to applicable state and with these athletics programs and events should federal laws and University policies and regulations, adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, including the policy set forth herein.. The University will civility, honesty and responsibility. These values not monitor such information without cause except as should be manifest not only in athletics participation, required by law or permitted by University Policy. but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS Unethical conduct by student-athletes may be subject Resolution of Complaints under AD-29, AD-53, and to disciplinary action as set forth by the NCAA, AD-85 Big Ten, Intercollegiate Athletics and the student- The University will make every reasonable effort athlete’s coaching staff. Student-athletes found in to promptly investigate and resolve complaints of violation may be ineligible for further intercollegiate discrimination, harassment, intolerance and breach competition in all sports. of privacy policy with due regard for fairness and Examples of unethical conduct include, but are not the rights of both the student-athlete and alleged limited to the following: offender, and to conduct all proceedings in the most • Accepting benefits from boosters, faculty and confidential manner possible. friends of Penn State. Any student-athlete who experiences discrimination, • Accepting discounts and services not available to harassment, an act of intolerance or a violation of the general student population. the privacy policy (including, but not limited to, an • Disregarding the rules of fair play and demonstrating alleged prohibited inquiry into the student-athlete’s unsportsmanlike conduct. sexual orientation) should immediately report • Intentionally attempting to mask impermissible the incident to the Affirmative Action Office, the drug use. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Office of Penn State student-athletes are responsible for Human Resources, the Director of Athletics Integrity, adhering to ethical behavior both on and off the or the Ombudsperson. In cases where a student- playing field. Violations may result in disciplinary athlete reports alleged discrimination, harassment, action by the NCAA, Big Ten, Intercollegiate Athletics, intolerance or breach of privacy policy to the Director or the coaching staff. 13 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SEXUAL HARASSMENT • Ask for help exploring your options. Keep a written Penn State has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment and dated record. (AD85) and a complaint procedure to assist students, • Let the harasser know the behavior isn’t welcome, faculty, and staff. and you want it immediately stopped. You can talk What is Sexual Harassment? to or write a letter to the harasser. Deliver the letter Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual by certified mail or in person. Be sure to keep a copy. advances, requests for sexual favors, and any verbal • Discuss the situation with a Sexual Harassment or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: Resource Person (SHRP) and/or the Affirmative • Submission to such conduct is a condition for Action Office. employment, promotion, grades, or academic Conduct prohibited by this policy may also violate status; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 • Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as as the basis for employment or academic decisions well as other applicable federal and state laws. Danny affecting an individual; Shaha is the Title IX Coordinator. Deputy Title IX • Such conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive Coordinators include Karen Feldbaum, Interim Senior so as to substantially interfere with an individual’s Director of the Office of Student Conduct; Kim Lantz employment, education or access to University Yoder, Equity Officer, Penn State College of Medicine; programs, activities and opportunities. To Charmelle Green, Senior Associate Athletic Director of constitute prohibited harassment, the conduct must Intercollegiate Athletics; and Robert Boland, Athletics detrimentally affect the individual in question and Integrity Officer. Additional information about how would also detrimentally affect a reasonable person to contact these individuals, or to otherwise pursue under the same circumstances. or report a violation of this Policy, is set forth via the Sexual Harassment Examples policy links below: • Requests for sexual favors https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ad91. • Pressure for sexual activities https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ad85. • Unwelcome patting, hugging, or touching a person’s body, hair, or clothing • Sexual innuendos, jokes, or comments • Disparaging remarks to a person about her/his gender or body • Sexual graffiti or visuals • Asking about a person’s sexual fantasies, sexual preferences, or sexual activities • Repeatedly asking for a date after the person has expressed disinterest • Making sexual gestures with hands or body movements These are not all-inclusive examples of sexual harassing conduct. Each situation must be considered in light of specific facts and circumstances to determine if sexual harassment has occurred. What can you do if you are sexually harassed? • Don’t ignore it. Take action. • Know your rights. Familiarize yourself with Penn State’s policies and resources that protect you as a student, faculty or staff member. • Seek information and support. You may feel a range of emotions (e.g., helplessness, anger, confusion, fear). Talking with someone often helps to lessen the isolation and help you develop strategies to remedy the situation 14 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING AND SOCIAL NETWORKING INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ALCOHOL • Consuming offensive foods or alcohol CODE OF ETHICS • The threat of bodily harm or death (For full disclosure of the PSU alcohol policy see • The deprivation or abridgement of any right http://www.sa.psu.edu/ja/pdf/PoliciesRules.pdf) Any activity of an organization as described upon In order to develop a positive culture regarding which the initiation, admission into, affiliation with, alcohol, student-athletes need to be leaders in the fight or continued membership in is indirectly conditioned, against alcohol misuse. In the quest for excellence, shall be presumed to be “forced” activity (the both on and off the playing field, student-athletes willingness of an individual to participate in such need to make smart choices and realize the long term activity notwithstanding). athletic, career, and health benefits of choosing not Student-athletes are expected to report incidents of to drink alcohol and /or drink responsibly after age 21. hazing to their specific sport administrator or through According to University Code of Conduct, illegally other proper university mechanisms, such as the possessing, distributing, manufacturing, selling or PSU Hotline. The report of a possible allegation will being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs be thoroughly investigated. Should guilt be found, is inconsistent with the core values of the University student-athletes involved may be suspended from community. Intercollegiate Athletics expects the team. More on hazing policy and reporting can representatives of its department to observe the be found on the PSU Student Affairs website at www. following as unacceptable behaviors: studentaffairs.psu.edu. • Use of alcohol before, during or after department- sponsored athletic events either at home or during SOCIAL MEDIA road trips. If questions regarding appropriate AND NETWORKING GUIDELINES behavior arise, the team’s administrator should be Representing Penn State as a student-athlete is a contacted (i.e., international trips or foreign tours). privilege. As a Penn State student-athlete, you are • Use of alcohol that interferes with scholastic held in the highest regard and are seen as a role success, athletic performance, personal model by fans and others within the University and relationships, finances or leads to legal problems. surrounding communities, as well as throughout the • Irresponsible use and/or being intoxicated in a country. Accordingly, you must conduct yourself public place (i.e., downtown State College, hotels with the utmost integrity at all times, whether on or while on road trips, restaurants, etc.) off the field of competition. Moreover, you have the • Use of alcohol with recruits; specifically the responsibility to portray yourself, your teammates, individual host(s), responsible for the safety and your coaches, the Athletics department, and the well-being of the recruit, regardless of the recruit’s University in a positive manner. or host’s age. Online social media and social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, online message HAZING POLICY SUMMARY boards and others are great ways for you to share Hazing is a fundamental violation of human dignity. information and stay connected with family and Hazing policies apply to all members of the Penn State friends. The Athletics Department recognizes community. Intercollegiate Athletics will not tolerate and supports your rights to freedom of speech, the act of hazing new team members as an initiation expression, and association, including the exercise rite. Hazing is viewed as illegal, discriminatory, and of those rights on social media websites. Any online destructive to team unity. posting, however, must be consistent with federal and The term ‘hazing’ is defined as any action by a student state laws, the NCAA Constitution and Bylaws, the whereby another student suffers or is exposed to the Big Ten Conference rules and regulations, the Penn following: State Code of Conduct for Intercollegiate Athletics, • Any cruelty, intimidation, humiliation, embarrassment, the University Student Code of Conduct, the Penn hardship or oppression State Intercollegiate Athletics Policy Manual (the • Exercising to excess “ICA Policy Manual”), the Penn State Student-Athlete • Sleep deprivation Handbook, and any and all applicable University and/ • Committing dangerous activities or Athletics Department policies and procedures. • Currying favor from those in power • Submitting to physical assaults 15 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS Examples of inappropriate content includes but is not As a student-athlete, you should be mindful that limited to posting photos, videos, information, and/or some people who use social media websites may not comments that: be who they portray or appear to be, or may desire • Depict personal use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco to compromise your integrity, invade your privacy, or (e.g., holding bottles, cans, shot glasses, etc.); cause you significant embarrassment. Accordingly, • Display content of a sexual nature, including when using social media and/or social networking pornographic links; websites, you should keep the following in mind: • Condone drug-related activities, including but • Set your security so that only “friends” can view not limited to images portraying personal use of your profile, and be careful about those you add marijuana and drug paraphernalia; as a “friend.” Many individuals are looking to take • Exhibit inappropriate or offensive language, advantage of you or to gain information about you, including threats of violence and derogatory or your teammates, or your team for purposes of sports discriminatory comments; gambling or negative publicity. • Suggest participation in gambling or gaming-related • Do not post personally identifiable information activities; (e.g., email, home address, local address, telephone • Portray poor sportsmanship (e.g., unsportslike number), as it could lead to unwanted attention, comments towards opposing teams, players, teams, stalking, identity theft or other criminal activity. coaches or officials); Likewise, limit information about your whereabouts • Depict or encourage unacceptable, violent or illegal to minimize the potential of being stalked, assaulted, activities such as hazing, assault, harassment, or becoming the victim of other criminal activity. discrimination, fighting, vandalism, academic Likewise, limit information about your whereabouts dishonesty, etc.; to minimize the potential of being stalked, assaulted, • Constitute a violation of the NCAA Constitution or becoming the victim of other criminal activity. and Bylaws or the Big Ten Conference rules and • Be cautious about the social networking groups you regulations (e.g., commenting publicly about a join to be sure you want to be publicly associated prospective student-athlete, providing information with them. related to sports wagering activity, soliciting • Be selective in utilizing on-line services that provide impermissible extra benefits, etc.); and your location to strangers. • Is sensitive or personal in nature or is confidential to • When you post something online, that information the Athletics Department (e.g., tentative or future often becomes part of the public domain, and may team schedules, injuries and eligibility status, travel be accessible even after you remove it. Accordingly, plans, etc.). if you are ever in doubt about the appropriate- ness of your postings, ask yourself whether they positively POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES reflect you, your teammates, your coaches, the Inappropriate behavior may subject the student- Athletics department and the University. athlete to: • What you post may affect your future. Many • Written warning; employers, graduate school admissions officers, and • Meeting with the Director of Athletics and Head even pro scouts review social media websites as part Coach; of their overall evaluation of an applicant/candidate. • Other disciplinary actions consistent with Athletics You must carefully consider how you want people Department and/or University policies. These to perceive you before you give them a chance to consequences may be imposed for an individual misinterpret your character. offense or cumulative offenses.

STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS Because representing Penn State as a student-athlete is a privilege, you should exercise your rights to free speech, expression, and association responsibly. Social media content that negatively reflects upon you, your teammates, your coaches, the Athletics Department, or the University should be avoided. 16 CODE OF CONDUCT, POLICY STATEMENTS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS AND SOCIAL NETWORKING BENEFITS without charge or at a reduced cost. Professional Receiving an award, benefit or expense allowance not services provided at less than the normal rate or at authorized by NCAA legislation renders the student-athlete no expense to student-athletes are considered an ineligible for athletics competition. Student-athletes and extra benefit unless they are available on the same their parents or relatives are generally not permitted to basis to the general student body. accept any benefits (e.g., lodging or meals) from Penn Benefits From Former Teammates State staff, boosters and friends of the University. Any benefit provided by a former student- athlete to a current student-athlete must be SPONSOR FAMILIES consistent with the value and nature of benefits A member institution shall not permit staff members exchanged between the two individuals during or any individuals to serve as “sponsors” or “families” their time as teammates at PSU. for student-athletes who are enrolled in the institution. Other Prohibited Benefits a. A loan of money (including co-signer EXTRA BENEFITS arrangements from an individual the student- An extra benefit is any special arrangement made by a athlete is not naturally or legally dependent upon). Penn State staff member, representative of its athletics b. An automobile or the use of an automobile interest (booster), a sports agent, or a commercial c. Transportation (e.g., a ride home with coach), enterprise to provide student-athletes and/or their even if the student-athlete reimburses the parents/guardians, relatives or friends with a benefit individual (staff, booster) for the appropriate not expressly authorized by the NCAA and generally amount of the gas or expense. available to the general student body. Extra benefits include special discounts or credit on purchases or ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, APPAREL AND AWARDS services, a loan of money or a tangible good, use of Student-athletes may not accept athletics equipment, an automobile or credit cards, purchase of a meal or supplies or clothing directly from a manufacturer or other items of value, free or reduced rent or benefits commercial enterprise. Such items may be provided connected with off-campus housing, and professional to the student-athlete’s institution, to be utilized by the services provided at less than the normal rate or at no institution’s team in accordance with accepted practices for expense to the student-athlete. Student-athletes are not issuance of athletics equipment. Student-athletes are not permitted to have University or Intercollegiate Athletics’ permitted to sell, trade or exchange equipment, apparel or employees perform typing services on their behalf. award items provided by Penn State for anything of value.

NON-PERMISSIBLE BENEFITS OCCASIONAL MEALS Prohibited benefits include, but are not limited to: Each student-athlete may receive one “occasional meal” Discounts and Credits per month under NCAA rules. This limit is inclusive of Student-athletes may not receive a special all sources of meals, including coaches and Athletics discount, payment arrangement or credit on staff members. Occasional meals are defined as meals a purchase (e.g., airline ticket, clothing) or a provided on an infrequent basis or special occasion. service (e.g., laundry, dry cleaning). Any student-athletes receiving an occasional meal from Entertainment Services any source must provide advanced notice to a member Student-athletes may not receive services of their coaching staff. (e.g., movie tickets, dinners, use of car) from Location Restrictions for Occasional Meals – While it commercial agencies (e.g., movie theaters, is permissible for boosters and individuals outside the restaurants, car dealers) without charge or University to provide occasional meals, such meals must at reduced rates, or free or reduced-cost take place within a 30 mile radius of the Penn State admission to professional athletics contests campus and may only take place at the home of the from professional sports organizations, unless individual(s) providing the meal or on the Penn State such services also are available to the general campus. Penn State coaches and staff may provide student body. an occasional meal in their home, on the Penn State Free or Reduced-Cost Services campus or in a local restaurant. NCAA rules permit Student-athletes may not receive professional the individual(s) providing the meal to also provide a services (for which a fee normally would be charged) student-athlete with transportation to the meal. 17 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS

EMPLOYMENT FEE FOR LESSON COMPENSATION Student-athletes may receive compensation for PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in their Student-athletes must sign a written statement and be sports on a fee-for-lesson basis provided: granted prior approval by the Department of Athletics (a) Institutional facilities are not used; before they begin legitimate on or off-campus (b) Playing lessons shall not be permitted; employment during the regular academic year. (c) The institution obtains and keeps on file documentation of the lesson(s) recipient of and the WRITTEN STATEMENT fee charged for the lesson(s) provided during any Prior to beginning employment, student-athletes time of the year; and and the employer must sign a written statement, (d) The compensation is paid by the lesson recipient approved by the Director of Athletics, confirming (or the recipient’s family) and not another individual their understanding of and commitment to comply or entity. with NCAA rules regarding employment. (e) Instruction to each individual is comparable to All requests for prior approval forms and written the instruction that would be provided during a statements are to be completed in the Athletics private lesson when the instruction involves more Compliance Office, 157 Bryce Jordan Center. than one individual at a time. (f) Student-athlete do not use their name, likeness or NCAA BYLAW 15.2.7 EMPLOYMENT appearance to promote or advertise the availability A student-athlete’s earnings from on or off-campus of fee-for-lesson sessions employment are not counted in determining a All fee-for-lesson activities must receive prior approval student-athlete’s financial aid limitations, provided: from the Athletics Compliance Office. Required forms a) The student-athlete’s compensation does not are available through the Athletics Compliance Office include any remuneration for value or utility that the - 157 Bryce Jordan Center. student-athlete may have for the employer because of the publicity, reputation, fame or personal COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS following that he or she has obtained because of Student-athletes may receive up to four athletics ability. complimentary admissions to each home and (b) The student-athlete is compensated only for away contest. Complimentary admissions must be work actually performed; and provided to guests of a student-athlete only by a (c) The student-athlete is compensated at a rate “pass list.” Institutional procedures require student- commensurate with the going rate in that locality athletes to designate all guests and assign all tickets for similar services. through the JumpForward complimentary admissions management system. Designated guests of student- EMPLOYMENT AT CAMP OR CLINIC athletes must present a photo ID at the player’s Will General Rule: Student-athletes employed in any sports Call window in order to be admitted to the event. camp or clinic must meet the following requirements: An institution may not provide a special arrangement (a) Compensation provided to student-athletes shall to sell a student-athlete ticket(s) to an athletics be commensurate with the current rate for camp or event. Tickets shall be available for student-athletes clinic counselors of like teaching ability and camp or to purchase according to the same purchasing clinic experience and may not be paid on the basis procedures used for all students and the general of the value that student-athletes may have for the public. employer because of the athletics reputation or Student-athletes may not receive payment from any fame the student-athlete has achieved. source for the complimentary admissions and may (b) Student-athletes who only lecture or demonstrate not exchange them for any item of value. Student- at a camp/clinic may not receive compensation for athletes jeopardize their eligibility status by not their appearance at the camp/clinic. following the complimentary admissions policy. (c) The camp does not use the student-athlete’s name or image to promote the camp. (d) Student-athletes may not own or operate their own sports camp. 18 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS

PRACTICE AND COMPETITION EXCEPTION FOR FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL: ATHLETICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES: Coaches may require athletic activities during 8 PRACTICE designated weeks within the summer vacation period. Practice is an athletically related activity held at Activities may not exceed 8 hours per week in the the direction of or supervised by, any member or designated weeks and the breakdown of activities members of the coaching staff. Student-athletes must within those weeks is the same as when the team is be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits during the out of season during the academic year. Fall and Spring semesters to be eligible for practice. Exceptions may be granted for student-athletes in FOOTBALL: NINE WEEKS AS STUDENT- their final semester and by NCAA waiver. Daily and ATHLETE DISCRETIONARY TIME: weekly practice hour limitations generally do not January 1 through the start of the pre-season practice, apply during official vacation periods published in the an institution shall designate a total of 9 weeks as University’s official calendar. student-athlete discretionary time. Student-athlete discretionary time is time that a student-athlete PLAYING SEASON LIMITATIONS may only participate in athletics activities at his or • Twenty (20) hours per week: Student-athletes are her discretion. There shall be no required workouts, limited to 20 hours per week of athletically related and institutions are not permitted to recommend activities. that student-athletes engage in weight training or • Four (4) hours per day: Student-athletes are limited conditioning activities; however, if student-athletes to 4 hours per day of athletically related activities. opt to work out, the strength and conditioning coach • One (1) day off per week: All countable athletically may monitor the facility in use for health and safety related activities are prohibited during one calendar purposes. day per week. OUTSIDE COMPETITION: OUTSIDE THE PLAYING PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED SEASON LIMITATIONS Student-athletes must obtain prior written approval • Eight (8) hours per week: Student-athletes are from the Director of Athletics, the Compliance Office limited to 8 hours per week of countable athletically and the Faculty Athletics Representative to participate related activity. in any form of outside competition during the Fall • Four (4) hours per day: Student-athletes are limited or Spring semesters. Prior approval is also required to 4 hours per day of countable athletically related before any student-athlete enrolled in University Park activities. campus summer coursework (including web based • Two (2) days off per week: All countable athletically courses) engages in outside competition. related activities are prohibited during two calendar Requests for prior approval must be submitted by the days per week. student-athlete’s coach via the “Waiver for Outside • All sports except football: All athletically related Competition” form in JumpForward. activities outside the playing season are prohibited Participation in summer basketball leagues must be one week prior to the beginning of the final certified by the NCAA and approved by the institution. examination period for the applicable academic Failure to comply with the outside competition semester through the conclusion of each student regulations may result in the student-athlete’s loss of athlete’s final exam. eligibility.

ALL SPORTS EXCEPT FOOTBALL Four hours of the permissible 8 hours per week can be used for skill related instruction.

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VOLUNTARY NCAA TIME BALANCE LEGISLATION ATHLETICALLY-RELATED ACTIVITIES In recognition of the challenges student-athletes face In order for an athletically related activity to be in trying to be exceptional performers in the classroom considered voluntary, all of the following conditions and in their sport, the NCAA has created time balance are met: legislation. This legislation is aimed at improving 1. The student-athlete may not be required to report communication with student-athletes, giving them back to coaches or staff, including strength and more free time and protecting that free time from conditioning coaches, information related to the requests to be involved in required athletically related activity. Also, any staff member who permissibly activities (RARA). The key elements of this legislation observes the activity (e.g. manager, trainer, etc.) are as follows: may not report back to coaches or staff. 1. Each team shall be required to have a time 2. Engagement in the activity must be initiated management plan that summarizes how the team and requested by the student-athlete. While it is will implement the NCAA’s time balance legislation. permissible for coaches or staff to make student- 2. Provision of 14 additional days off, beyond the athletes aware of times that facilities or staff is existing one day off per week required during the available for voluntary activities, the decision on playing season and two days off per week required whether to engage in the activity always rests outside the playing season. exclusively with the student-athlete. 3. Requirement that all days off be RARA-free. There 3. A student-athletes attendance at an activity is an exception for multi-time life skills activities and may not be recorded for the purpose of supplying medical and academic activities may still be required information about the voluntary activity to the at any time. Also, teams are permitted to consider coaching staff. any day in which their return from team travel occurs 4. There may not be a reward for engaging in a prior to 5:00 a.m. a day off. voluntary activity and there may not be a penalty 4. Student-athletes must receive adequate prior or sanction for choosing not to engage in such an notice of all RARA activities, unless mitigating activity. factors, such as weather and facility availability, preclude provision of adequate notice. Penn State SUMMER defines adequate notice at 24 hours. ATHLETICALLY-RELATED ACTIVIES 5. Enhanced student-athlete involvement in the NCAA rules do not permit coaches to require or scheduling of team activities and a mandatory end- monitor athletically related activities during the pf-year review process aimed at reviewing each summer vacation period when a team is considered to team’s compliance with its time management plan. be “out of season” except as noted for the sports of 6. In support of this legislation’s goal of improved basketball and football. communication between Athletics and student- athletes, Penn State requires each sport program KEY EXEPTIONS TO to provide student-athletes with a calendar of all ATHLETICALLY-RELATED ACTIVITY RULES scheduled RARA activities at the start of each Safety Exception Activities – Coaches may be present month. Updates can be made to the calendar at at voluntary practice sessions requested by student- any time as long as adequate notice is provided to athletes at any time of year in the sports of fencing, impacted student-athletes. gymnastics, swimming and diving, wrestling and the field events / hurdles / steeplechase jumping in the sport of track and field. Coaches are not permitted to conduct these workouts, but may provide instruction. Individual Sport Exception – Coaches may be present and provide skill instruction to student-athletes in individual sports who request assistance during vacation periods and summer when the team is out of season.

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PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES and slogans (other than an officially registered AND APPEARANCES trademark) are prohibited; (c) The name or picture of a student-athlete USE OF STUDENT-ATHLETE’S NAME, with remaining eligibility may not appear on an PICTURE OR APPEARANCE institution’s printed promotional item (e.g., poster, The use of a student-athlete’s name, picture, or calendar) that includes a reproduction of a product appearance by any individual or group for a promotional with which a commercial entity is associated if the activity must be approved in writing by the Director commercial entity’s officially registered regular of Athletics or designee prior to the student-athlete’s trademark or logo appears on this item; participation in the activity. If the student-athlete (d) The student-athlete does not miss class; agrees to participate, the authorized representative (e) All moneys derived from the activity or project of the event must sign a release statement prior to goes directly to the member institution, member submitting the request for approval by the Director of conference or the charitable, educational or Athletics. nonprofit agency; The form for this procedure can be obtained from (f) The student-athlete may accept actual and the Athletics Compliance Office in 157 Bryce Jordan necessary expenses from the member institution, Center. member conference or the charitable, educational NCAA Bylaw 12.5.1.1: A member institution or or non-profit agency related to participation in such recognized entity thereof (e.g., fraternity, sorority activity; or student government organization), a member (g) The student-athlete’s name, picture or appearance conference or a non-institutional charitable, is not utilized to promote the commercial ventures educational or non-profit agency may use a student- of any non-profit agency; athlete’s name, picture or appearance to support (h) Any commercial items with names or pictures its charitable or educational activities or to support of student-athletes (other than highlight films or activities considered incidental to the student- media guides per Bylaw 12.5.1.7) may be sold only athlete’s participation in intercollegiate athletics, at the member institution at which the student- provided the following conditions are met: athlete is enrolled, institutionally controlled (owned (a) The student-athlete receives written approval and operated) outlets or outlets controlled by the to participate from the director of athletics (or his charitable or educational organization (e.g., location or her designee who may not be a coaching staff of the charitable or educational organization, site member), subject to the limitations on participants of charitable event during the event). Items that in such activities as set forth in Bylaw 17; include an individual student-athlete’s name, picture (b) The specific activity or project in which the or likeness (e.g., name on jersey, name or likeness on student-athlete participates does not involve a bobble-head doll), other than informational items co-sponsorship, advertisement or promotion by (e.g., media guide, schedule cards, institutional a commercial agency other than through the publications), may not be sold: and reproduction of the sponsoring company’s officially (i) The student-athlete and an authorized registered regular trademark or logo on printed representative of the charitable, educational or materials such as pictures, posters or calendars. nonprofit agency sign a release statement ensuring The company’s emblem, name, address, telephone that the student-athlete’s name, image or appearance number and Web site address may be included with is used in a manner consistent with the requirements the trademark or logo. Personal names, messages of this section.

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STUDENT HOSTS: OFFICIAL AND 1) Use of alcohol regardless of age UNOFFICIAL RECRUITING VISITS 2) Use of illicit drugs The Pennsylvania State University and its Department 3) Use of sex as a recruiting device of Intercollegiate Athletics are committed to the 4) Activities which violate Pennsylvania or Federal proper recruitment of prospective student-athletes. criminal laws Athletic Administrators, coaches and student-athletes 5) Gambling or gaming activities should report any concerns regarding the recruiting 6) Use of strippers or attendance at adult process to the Athletics Compliance Office staff. entertainment establishments Once the official or unofficial visit is arranged, the • A maximum of $75 may be spent for each day coach responsible for recruitment of the prospect shall of the visit to cover all actual costs of entertaining select a responsible student host who will follow the the prospect (and the prospect’s parents, legal coach’s instructions, avoid inappropriate behavior and guardians or spouse), excluding the cost of meals represent the University, the Department of Athletics and admission to campus events. If several students and team appropriately. The coach shall meet with host a prospect, the $75 per day entertainment the student who will be responsible for hosting the money may be utilized to cover the actual and prospect during the visit. During the meeting, the necessary expenses incurred by the prospect and all coach shall inform the student host about acceptable hosts. It is permissible to provide the student host and inappropriate behavior and activities during with an additional $40 per day for each additional official and unofficial visits and shall explain in detail prospect the host entertains. the host’s responsibilities during the prospect’s visit. • Hosts may not provide cash to the visiting prospect The coach shall provide the student host with a form or any other individuals. (the “Student Host Form”) which sets forth the student • Prospects may not use the $75 entertainment host’s responsibilities during the prospect’s visit. The money for the purchase of souvenirs such as T- shirts coach shall review the “Student Host Form” with the or other institutional mementos. student host making sure to point out the activities • The host, the prospects and their guests are not which are strictly prohibited under NCAA rules and permitted to receive a discount on purchases from under this policy. Prior to distributing student-host any place of business unless the discount is available money for an official visit, the coach shall ensure that to the general student population. the student host signs the form confirming the student • Hosts may receive complimentary admission to a host’s understanding of his or her responsibilities home Penn State athletics event on the PSU campus, during the prospect’s visit. through a pass list, to accompany a prospect to that event during the prospect’s official visit. A photo DURING PROSPECT’S VISIT ID must be presented by the host and prospect for During the prospect’s official and unofficial visit, the admission. student hosts may use their own personal vehicles • Hosts may provide transportation during the to transport prospects around campus but shall not prospect’s official visit. Hosts may not use a vehicle permit a prospect to operate the student host’s vehicle. provided or arranged for by institutional staff At the start of the prospect’s visit, the student host members or other individuals and should never and prospect will be provided with an emergency card permit a prospect to use the vehicle. listing the names and telephone numbers of people • Entertainment of prospects must occur within a 30- able to provide assistance in case of an emergency. mile radius of the Penn State Campus. Hosts must The coach responsible for recruitment shall advise obtain the coach’s permission before leaving the prospective student-athletes about appropriate State College area with a prospect. Prospects must behavior and responsibilities while they are visiting, be returned to their overnight accommodations at including during the prospect’s “free time.” the conclusion of the day’s activities. Student-athletes are expected to use good judgment • Athletics representatives (e.g., booster, former when hosting a recruit and act in a courteous and student-athletes) are not permitted to be involved in professional manner toward their guest. recruiting prospects. If an unplanned meeting occurs • Activities which are strictly prohibited during a with the prospect and an athletic representative, prospect’s visit include, but are not limited to the hosts must not permit any recruiting conversation to following: occur; only an exchange of greeting is permissible. 22 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS

• A prospect may engage in recreational and not available, the student host shall sign a statement workout activities provided such activities are not certifying that the list of expenses submitted is a true initiated organized or observed by the coaching staff and accurate record of expenses actually incurred. and is not designed to test the prospect’s athletics The coach responsible for recruitment of the prospect abilities. Prospects must use their own apparel and is expected to meet with the student host to discuss equipment. Hosts are not permitted to provide an the prospect and the official visit. The student host’s evaluation of the prospect’s athletic abilities to any input and evaluation should be considered valuable individual. information to the recruitment process and should be carefully considered. During any official or unofficial visit, student hosts and prospects are strictly prohibited from consuming ENFORCING THE RECRUITING POLICY alcoholic beverages or using illicit drugs. Student Any policy violations shall be reported, in writing, to hosts shall not persuade or encourage prospects to the Athletics Compliance Office. Violations of this consume alcohol or use drugs and shall not provide policy by a student host, a coach or staff member will a prospect with alcohol or otherwise make alcohol result in the imposition of an appropriate sanction or drugs available to a prospect. In addition, student as determined by the appropriate authorities. If the hosts and prospects shall comply with all University violation of this policy also constitutes a violation of the rules, as well as local, state and federal laws regarding University’s Code of Conduct or any University policy, alcohol and drug use. Student hosts found to have the procedures for adjudication of those policies and provided alcohol to a prospect or persuaded a any appropriate sanctions will also apply in addition to prospect to consume alcohol or found to have engaged any action taken by the Department of Intercollegiate in drinking alcoholic beverages, using illegal drugs Athletics, The Pennsylvania State University, the Big or participating in any criminal activities during the Ten Conference, and/ or the NCAA. prospect’s official visit shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Athletics, the University’s IMPERMISSIBLE RECRUITMENT ACTIVITIES Office of Student Conduct and/or Centre County, FOR ENROLLED STUDENT-ATHLETES Pennsylvania, legal authorities. • Off-Campus Contacts: Enrolled student-athletes Entertainment during an official visit shall be limited to should not participate in off-campus recruiting the provisions stated on the “Student Host Form,” as contacts with prospects, as an individual or at the well as to activities which are not prohibited under this direction of any Penn State staff member or booster. policy, the University’s general policies and the NCAA’s Prospect Defined: A prospect is a student who has rules and regulations. Student hosts and prospects started ninth-grade classes or is attending another are expected to behave morally and responsibly when 2- or 4-year collegiate institution. making decisions about entertainment. • Telephone Calls: Enrolled student-athletes shall not The coach responsible for the prospect’s recruitment initiate telephone calls to prospects at the direction shall instruct student hosts to ensure that prospects of a coach or sport-specific staff at any time. return to their rooms at a time consistent with the • Written Correspondence: Enrolled student- schedule of activities during the visit and which will athletes shall not engage in written or electronic provide sufficient sleep time for the prospects to allow correspondence with prospects at the direction or them to take effective advantage of the academic, expense of a coach at any time. athletic and student life aspects of the official visit. Student hosts must be aware of the prospect’s Drug Testing whereabouts and should be concerned with the **The PSU Drug Testing Policy is being re-written prospect’s safety at all times. and the new policy will be posted on the Athletics Compliance Office web page when it is complete. AFTER THE PROSPECT’S VISIT The “Student Host Form” must be submitted with http://www.gopsusports.com/compliance/current- the official visit report and must include a list of student-athletes.html expenses incurred by the student host during the prospect’s visit, and to the extent possible, copies of receipts for those expenses. In the event receipts are 23 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS

GAMBLING eligibility expires, student-athletes, their parents and While the legality of wagering on sports varies by family members should never accept a promise of state and country, the application of NCAA rules in anything of value or any offers. Additionally, they should this area is clear. It does not matter where you are never enter into any agreement with an agent to market or whether or not a wager is legal, NCAA rules do or negotiate on behalf of a student-athlete. not permit student-athletes to wager on any sport played at any level (amateur, professional, college, USE OF AGENTS etc.). Wagering commonly involves money, but it can Student-athletes shall be ineligible for participation in be triggered by offering any item of value in exchange an intercollegiate sport: for the opportunity to win another item of value. Any • If the student-athlete (their relatives or friends) allegation of sports gambling involving a student- has ever agreed (orally or in writing) to be athlete will be thoroughly investigated, and violations represented by an agent, contract advisor or any will result in significant disciplinary actions. person affiliated with a contract advisor including The NCAA prohibition on sports gambling includes all “runners”/recruiters, financial advisors, marketing of the following behaviors: representatives and insurance agents in the present • Informal sports betting activities with your family, or in the future for the purpose of marketing their friends, teammate or classmates athletics ability or reputation in that sport. • Bets made through a sportsbook, regardless of the • If the student-athlete (their relatives or friends) legality of the bet enters into an oral or written agreement with an • Paid participation in gambling “pools” or bracket agent, contract advisor or any person affiliated with contests a contract advisor including “runners”/recruiters, • Internet sports gambling and fantasy sports financial advisors, marketing representatives and leagues that require a fee in order to participate, insurance agents for representation in future including one-day fantasy leagues professional sports negotiations that are to take • Knowingly providing individuals involved in place after the individual has completed eligibility gambling information about your team in that sport. Note that NCAA rules include a • Altering the outcome of a contest for gambling limited exception for baseball and men’s ice hockey purposes or financial gain. prospects to secure the services of an agent once Student-athletes must be mindful of the fact that drafted. However, the agent agreement must be gamblers will go to great lengths to obtain information terminated upon enrollment at a collegiate institution that will give them an edge in betting. Therefore, it as member of a varsity baseball or men’s ice hockey is critical student-athletes use caution when sharing team. information about themselves or Penn State Athletics. • If the student-athlete (or their relatives or friends) A simple conversation with a friend about an injury accepts any benefits from any person wishing to that occurred at practice or a well-intentioned social represent the individual in marketing their athletics media message to a teammate who is going through ability. Receiving such expenses constitutes some personal challenges could end up benefitting compensation based on athletics skill and is an extra gamblers. benefit not available to the general student body. • If the student-athlete participates with a AGENTS AND PROFESSIONAL professional team in a tryout that lasts longer than 48 SPORTS EDUCATION AND hours, which the student-athlete has not personally COUNSELING financed; participates in a tryout with a professional The NCAA strictly regulates a student-athlete’s team during the academic year and misses class; or interaction with agents, contract advisors, runners/ enters the draft AND does not take the appropriate recruiters, financial advisors, marketing representatives steps to withdraw and declare an intention to resume and insurance agents. intercollegiate participation. Agents or runners will attempt to contact student- athletes and their families at any given time during the student-athletes intercollegiate athletics career. These individuals will jeopardize the eligibility of a student- athlete in an effort to enrich themselves. Before collegiate 24 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS

CONTACT BY AGENTS • Keep your head coach and the Athletics Compliance Student-athletes and their family members should be Office informed of all activities during this process. very careful about any interaction with agents or financial • Be careful with whom you associate during this advisors until their eligibility has been exhausted. To process. avoid eligibility issues, the Athletics Department requires student-athletes to inform the Athletics Compliance NCAA AGENT REGULATIONS Office at 814-863-8048 if any agent (financial advisor, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: insurance agent, runner, etc.) contacts them. 1. What is an agent according to NCAA rules? Agents wishing to communicate with and represent An “agent” is anyone who represents or attempts to Penn State student-athletes are required to provide represent an individual for the purpose of marketing prior notice to the Department of Athletics by his or her athletics ability or reputation for financial completing and submitting the PSU Agent Registration gain. The NCAA’s definition also includes any individual Form. The form is available for download on the who attempts to gain financially from an individual’s Athletics Compliance Office website. Additionally, earnings potential as a professional athlete. This Pennsylvania law requires that all agents must register definition can include not only contract advisors, with the State of Pennsylvania. A list of registered but financial advisors, marketing consultants and agents and the state laws that govern their activities individuals working on behalf of a contract advisor. can be found at the Pennsylvania State Athletic 2. Am I allowed to have any type of agreement with Commission - Athlete Agent Information Website. an agent? Please note that unregistered agents may not contact NO. You are not permitted to have a written or oral student-athletes, their family and friends. agreement with an agent or anyone who is employed If student-athletes, their parents or relatives are by or acting on behalf of an agent or sports agency contacted by agents or their representatives during (i.e., “runner”). Note that NCAA rules include a limited the time period permitted per the regulations of exception for baseball and men’s ice hockey prospects professional league players associations (e.g., NFLPA, to secure the services of an agent once drafted. WNBAPA, NHLPA), they should do the following: However, the agent agreement must be terminated • Advise the agent that they are required register upon enrollment at a collegiate institution as member with to the Penn State Athletics Compliance Office. of a varsity baseball or men’s ice hockey team. • Advise the agent that they are required to register 3. What is an oral agreement with an agent? with the State of Pennsylvania at 717-787-5720 or An oral agreement occurs if you verbally agree to via the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission - have an agent perform any services (e.g., providing Athlete Agent Information Website. any expenses related to tryouts, arranging disability • Request a resume with references and information insurance, etc.) on your behalf OR you have knowledge about the services offered by the agent’s firm. that an agent is performing such services. • Advise the agent that you will review the information 4. Is an agent allowed to contact teams on my behalf to determine who you will interview. to arrange private workouts or tryouts? • Inform the agents they should not continue to NO. You cannot have an agent arrange a private contact you, your family or friends until the season’s workout/tryout with a professional team. conclusion. Remind them it is important that you 5. Can my family members or other individuals who are not distracted and remain focused during the are associated with me have an agreement with an season. If agents do not respect your request to agent to perform services on my behalf? refrain from contacting you until you complete your NO. Family members and other individuals are not eligibility, they should not be given consideration permitted to enter into any agreements with an agent when you do require an agent. on your behalf. • You and your family members may contact the 6. Am I allowed to have an agreement with an agent Penn State Athletics Compliance Office to inquire if it is for future representation? about the background and status of an agent or NO. You are not permitted to agree to a future financial advisor. representation agreement with an agent. • Contact agents as necessary and notify the selected 7. Is an agent allowed to provide me any benefits? agents for interviews at the conclusion of your final NO. You, your family, or your friends are not permitted playing season. to receive any benefits from an agent. Examples of 25 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS

material benefits include money, transportation, dinner, inform the involved coaching staff that an entry into clothes, cell phones, jewelry, etc. However, benefits the national database is pending. may also include, but are not limited to, activities such • Coaches do not have the ability to deny a S/As as tryout arrangements with a professional team and request to be included in the transfer database. coordinating tryout schedules. • A coach may reduce or cancel the athletically 8. Am I permitted to have an advisor during this related financial aid of a student-athlete who has process? submitted a request to be included in the national YES. You must request prior approval from the transfer database. If a request to be listed in the Athletic Compliance Office. The advisor is not database is received between terms, athletics aid permitted to market you to professional teams; the may be immediately cancelled. If the request is advisor will be considered an agent if they contact received during the Fall or Spring team, the effective teams on your behalf. date of the any reduction or cancellation of athletics 9. Can an institution cancel my athletics scholarship aid will be the end of the team in which the request if I have an agreement with an agent? was received. YES. An institution is permitted to rescind your • All NCAA and Big Ten Conference transfer rules will athletics scholarship if you have an agreement with an apply. These rules will dictate a transferring student- agent. athlete’s ability to receive athletics aid, practice and compete at their new institution. TRANSFER RULE AND POLICY Please be aware that new and vastly different transfer COACH DISCRETION – TEAM ROSTER rules were adopted in the Summer of 2018. These Coaches have broad discretion in deciding the changes become effective on October 15, 2018. The individuals that make up his or her team’s active roster. guidance in this section is specific to these new While NCAA rules do not limit a coach’s ability to standards. Until October 15, the NCAA’s “permission remove a team member from the active team roster, to contact” rules will apply and student-athletes are a student-athlete’s continued receipt of athletically encouraged to speak with the Compliance staff for related financial aid is governed by NCAA rules. guidance on these rules as needed. Student-athletes who are receiving athletics aid, but Pursuant to NCAA rules, a staff member or other not on the active team roster remain subject to NCAA representative of another NCAA institution’s athletics rules (academic progress requirements, etc.), all terms program shall not make contact with a Penn State and conditions of the athletics grant-in-aid agreement student-athlete without first confirming that he or she and all drug testing programs. has an active listing in the national transfer database maintained by the NCAA. Here is what you need to CONTINUED RECEIPT OF BENEFITS AFTER know about the new transfer rules and the national REQUESTING PERMISSION TO SPEAK WITH transfer database: OTHER INSTITUTIONS • Student-athlete can only be entered into the If a student-athlete remains on the active roster of national transfer database by submitting a written his/her sport(s), the student-athlete’s access to all request to the Athletics Compliance Office. Penn student-athlete benefits, such as nutritional support, State utilizes a standard request form that must medical care, etc., will remain unchanged by triggering be completed by a S/A in order to be included in the notification of transfer process. However, if he or the database. This form must be completed at the she is removed from the active roster for any reason, Compliance Office in #157 Bryce Jordan Center or all benefits related to varsity athletics participation sent via e-mail to the Compliance staff from a valid shall immediately cease except: PSU e-mail account. In accordance with NCAA rules, • Health care, including rehabilitation, for an injury the ACO staff has two business days from the time that resulted from athletics participation while a the form is received to enter the S/A’s name into member of a Penn State varsity team. the database. The process of requesting inclusion • Ability to utilize academic support services in the NCAA’s national transfer database is called provided by the Morgan Academic Center as noted “notification of transfer”. in this section. Students who are removed from • Anytime a S/A submits a request for inclusion in the team’s active roster and not receiving athletics the national transfer database, the ACO staff will aid shall retain academic support benefits for 26 NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS NCAA, BIG TEN, PENN STATE® REGULATIONS

the remainder of the semester in which the roster professional and business careers. transaction was made. Students who continue to • Student-athletes should never agree to an interview receive athletics scholarship funds retain access to unless arrangements have been coordinated by academic support services for any semester in which the Strategic Communications Office. This permits athletically related financial aid is received. student-athletes to avoid contact by persons who may attempt to gain and use information for VEHICLE REGISTRATION unauthorized or damaging purposes. A member of All students, graduate and undergraduate, who live the Strategic Communications staff must arrange a on or off campus, must register their vehicles and time and method (phone, meeting, e-mail, etc.) to display a current parking permit if the vehicle is to conduct the interview. be parked on campus. Vehicles must be registered • Student-athletes should be aware of the with the Parking Office in the Eisenhower Deck by the importance of time in scheduled personal interviews first day of classes and a University registration fee or in returning telephone calls arranged by the will be charged. Students residing on campus with 29 Strategic Communications office. If student-athletes or fewer credits are not permitted to have a vehicle encounter problems in a scheduled appointment, the at the University Park Campus during Fall and Spring Strategic Communications office should be notified semesters. immediately (814-865-1757). Students must also register their vehicle with • Student-athletes should not answer questions Intercollegiate Athletics Compliance Office, 157 BJC. if they do not wish to respond. An acceptable Student-athletes have a continuing obligation to response in any interview is, “Thank you, but I would update their vehicle information file in the Athletics rather not answer that question.” Compliance office (863-8048) if they change a vehicle • If student-athletes do not feel comfortable with the or obtain a new vehicle. A student-athlete’s obligation questions, answers or general tone of the interview, to register their vehicle with the Compliance Office they should discontinue the interview respectfully applies to any type of motorized vehicle they have excusing themselves and immediately notify the use of, regardless of whether the vehicle is leased, Strategic Communications Office personnel at 814- borrowed or purchased. 865-1757. • All student-athletes should recognize that the MOPED AND BICYCLE REGISTRATION public acceptance and/or portrayal of them as All students, graduate and undergraduate, who own student, athlete, teammate and citizen are often or operate a moped or bicycle must display a current based on their interactions with the media. registration tag issued by University Safety or the Borough of State College. There is no charge for this registration. Bicycles and mopeds may be registered, inspected and licensed at the University regulations regarding parking. Student-athletes must pay all parking fines; outstanding fines will result in a registration hold.

MEDIA RELATIONS Student-athletes have a responsibility to the University, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics and their teams to best represent Penn State when interacting with the media. The fans of the institution, sport and/or individual student-athletes have an interest in following the progress, career and intercollegiate experience of our student-athletes. The opportunity for student-athletes to deal with the media is a learning experience in developing communication skills which can be helpful not only during the intercollegiate experience, but in future 27 ICA SPORTS MEDICINE ICA SPORTS MEDICINE

EXPLANATION OF MEDICAL CARE within the limits set by their health, safety and Intercollegiate athletics provides student-athletes with University policy. Each student-athlete will be required medical care and treatment for any illness or injury to sign a waiver to permit such communication to incurred during the academic year while practicing for, occur. or participating in, intercollegiate athletic activities Penn State University team physicians have absolute and voluntary physical activities under the supervision authority in determining the physical fitness of any of and in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations athlete who wishes to participate in any Penn State that will prepare the student-athlete for competition. Intercollegiate Athletics program. Failure to comply Penn State student-athletes’ medical treatment will with the decisions of the team physicians will be be provided by the Penn State College of Medicine/ reported to the Athletic Director and may result in Division of Sports Medicine medical team in close disciplinary action. All rehabilitation activities are collaboration with the Penn State Department under the guidance of the athletic training staff and of Athletics. Services include annual evaluations, the team physicians. Failure of an injured athlete to evaluation and treatment of injuries, illnesses, and keep treatment appointments will be interpreted as other health related problems (including surgery and unwillingness to cooperate and demonstrates a lack rehabilitation). of desire to return to competition or practice. When Intercollegiate Athletics employs a group of certified an appointment is missed, the athletic training staff is athletic trainers (assisted by athletic training students) responsible for reporting the absence to the coaching to work with team physicians, and team orthopedic staff. surgeons, contracted through the Department of Student-athletes are required to provide insurance Orthopedics and Rehabilitation and Penn State information at the beginning of each academic Division of Sports Medicine, in the Penn State College year. This is done through our secure online (Blue of Medicine. Most student-athletic medical needs can Ocean) system. If there are insurance changes, it be met by the medical staff. is also important that this information is provided Medical services are provided for all members of NCAA to the team athletic trainer immediately. Students Intercollegiate Athletics teams. A member of a team is should receive information on how to access the defined as an individual who has passed the required system from the team athletic trainer. If assistance pre-participation physical examination and is listed by is needed, the student should contact their team the Athletic Director on the official team roster. athletic trainer. In addition to completing the Because student-athletes are an integral part of insurance information, clear pictures of the front their teams, Penn State athletic trainers and team and back of their medical, dental, prescription, and physicians must remain informed regarding all aspects vision insurance cards should be uploaded. Failure of an athlete’s health care. The cooperation of student- to report up-to-date insurance information may athletes and their families is required so that this result in an athlete’s ineligibility. All student-athletes communication can assist in providing optimal health whose families do not have an insurance plan are care. required to purchase an insurance package that does Confidentiality will be maintained in all relationships not exclude intercollegiate athletic sports injuries. If with health care providers and their patients. However, the student-athlete’s primary insurance coverage is information about problems that affect the student- with a Health Maintenance Organization or Preferred athlete’s ability to perform will be discussed with the Provider Organization, the parent should request- appropriate members of the coaching staff and other -in writing--transfer of care to the Team Physician members of the service providers group. A total team Office. This will allow expedient, cost effective, and effort involving the student-athlete, athletic trainers, high quality medical care. Please see the section physicians, and coaches is stressed in such situations on Medical Billing, Payment and Insurance for more so that student-athletes can be allowed to participate information.

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SECOND OPINION training room, you will receive an Explanation of If student-athletes and their parents, guardian, or Benefits (EOB) that details the services provided.The spouse prefer to seek medical care for the student- EOB is not a bill and you are not expected to make athlete other than that recommended by Penn State any payment for services performed in the athletic Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sports Medicine Staff, training room. You may see increased activity on the the following guidelines will be followed: EOB’s, but the service will not increase any of your a. Penn State will assume no financial responsibility personal costs or your insurance premium, either for any fees or charges incurred. now or in the future. Any co-pay or deductible for b. Student-athletes will not be permitted to these services provided in the athletic training room participate in any practice or competition until the will be paid by Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics. following conditions have been met: Services outside of the athletic training room will 1. Receipt by the Team Physician of a detailed be processed first through the student’s primary written report from the physician providing health insurance. Any remaining balance will then the second opinion. The student-athlete must be processed through our medical service provider, furnish this report. Milton S. Hershey Sports Medicine, who is listed as a 2. The student-athlete has passed a physical secondary insurance. For all injuries or illnesses that examination by the Team Physician. incur a bill, the student-athlete’s personal or family 3. The student-athlete has demonstrated the health insurance is billed first. If the injury or illness is skills and physical capabilities necessary for a direct result of participation in an athletic event that full participation in a particular sport. is supported by Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics c. Arrangements for any follow-up care must be (ICA), any remaining balance will be covered by the reviewed with the Sports Medicine Department. ICA secondary insurance. This includes deductibles and/or co-pays, and any additional out-of-pocket EMERGENCY CARE costs. As long as accurate primary student health • For emergency care when seconds count – call 9-1-1. insurance information has been provided, these expenses are automatically paid at the time they For all other medical and surgical emergencies, are due. Parents or guardians should be notified by student-athletes should call the assigned athletic their insurance company when a claim has been filed trainer for their sport. If unsuccessful, contact can be against their insurance. If the insurance company made by calling (814) 865-3566 to reach the Team sends the check to the student-athlete’s parents, they Physician on call. will be required to send the payment to Penn State by way of the Insurance Coordinator (814-235-4775). MEDICAL BILLING, PAYMENT Failure to do so is an NCAA violation. AND INSURANCE For services that are provided outside of the athletic Costs for routine medical care and rehabilitation (as training room for injuries or illnesses that are NOT allowed by NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and Penn State athletically related, all bills will be processed through University regulations) provided in the athletic training the student’s primary insurance. Any costs left over room by the Penn State medical team are met as after payment by the primary insurer will be the part of the annual budget of Intercollegiate Athletics responsibility of the student. In some cases, at the through The Penn State Sports Medicine Department. sole discretion of Penn State ICA, these costs may be All services provided outside of the athletic training paid by Penn State ICA. room will generate a bill for the service. Medical bills are determined to be athletic related Our billing process has been recently updated to or non-athletic related by the athletic trainers, team ensure accurate billing of insurance for internal and physicians and the ICA administration. external medical and rehabilitation services. For all Student-athletes are not eligible to receive medical treatment and rehabilitation services performed by the treatment through the Department of Intercollegiate athletic trainers through the athletic training rooms, Athletics for illness or injury that occurs after they an insurance billing process is completed through have exhausted their eligibility, or are no longer part our third party billing partner Vivature. Please know of the team (quit, dismissed, etc.), except in the case that while you will not receive bills for any medical of an injury or illness that began as a direct result of or rehabilitation services performed in the athletic participation in an athletic event that was supported 29 ICA SPORTS MEDICINE ICA SPORTS MEDICINE

by Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) while the sports nutritionist on at least two occasions for they were on the roster. Penn State ICA will assume individual nutrition counseling and education prior financial responsibility for care of that injury for two to establishing need for supplemental nutrition. years from the date of the injury. Regular appointments will be scheduled while the Intercollegiate Athletics shall not be financially student athlete continues with the supplement responsible for medical services pertaining to: regime. a. Illness or injury occurring in non-athletically • In cases of weight management, prior to related activities or athletic events outside of those recommending a nutrition supplement, a student- sanctioned by Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics; athlete must provide evidence, in the form of food b. Medical service for illness or injury after completion records, attendance at training table or dining hall, of athletic eligibility, unless the case has remained that they have made an effort to use food sources under treatment by the Sports Medicine Department, to support their weight management goals or meet their physicians or medical consultants at the their RDA’s. completion of the student-athlete’s participation; • Individuals other than the sports nutritionist or team c. Normal dental care such as treatment for cavities physician are not reliable sources for supplement or cleaning; distribution. d. Contact lenses, unless specified for athletic • Any nutrition supplement recommended for use participation by the team physicians; by either the sports nutritionist or team physician e. Immunization or desensitization (allergy) will be research-tested for safety, efficacy, and injections. legality as it applies to NCAA rules and regulations for ergogenic aids. NUTRITION NUTRITION AND SUPPLEMENTS WEIGHT CONTROL The nutritional needs of student-athletes should EATING DISORDER POLICY ideally be met by choosing and eating appropriate Optimizing nutrition and body composition can have a foods and beverages. In accordance with NCAA rules, role in performance. However, achieving the best body Penn State has designated Kayla Martin, MS, RD, CSSD, composition must be carried out in a safe and healthy LDN, as the official Department resource for questions manner. Eating disorders result from multi-factorial involving nutritional supplements. Ms. Martin can be etiologies that can be triggered by environmental reached by calling (814) 867-5456. Ms. Martin’s office factors. Weighing athletes, punishment for lack of weight is located in 119 Lasch Building. control and linking weight to performance can lead to Ms. Martin encourages all varsity athletes to set up pathogenic weight control behaviors and ultimately appointments for weight loss, weight gain, supplement eating disorders. Therefore, the following policy on use, or weight-maintenance counseling. In addition, weight control has been developed for assisting coaches or athletic trainers are able to set up nutrition athletes, coaches, and trainers. This policy allows for meetings for individual athletes or entire teams. Ms. initial assessment and safe monitoring of body weight Martin works with eating disorders, healthy eating and composition, as well as evaluation of appropriate behaviors, pre- and post-competition meals, and weight goals. The policy creates a foundation for training diets. promoting healthy weight control behaviors. As part of a University policy, Penn State student- athletes will be approved to take nutritional WEIGHT CONTROL POLICY: supplements only under the following conditions: • Coaches do not have sole responsibility for • When the sports nutritionist determines an athlete monitoring weight control of athletes. could benefit from nutritional supplementation. • An athlete should consult the sports nutritionist, Documented rationale for supplementation will athletic trainer or Team physician to request an be reviewed with the team physician before initial assessment as well as on a periodic basis for the supplementation begins. The report will be advice on healthy weight control. maintained in the SA’s medical file. • Body composition should be assessed early in the • In cases of weight management (weight loss, weight athlete’s first season, and weight control should be gain, or weight maintenance), the athlete must see sought on the basis of percent body fat rather than

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body weight or a weight/height ratio. • Double or fuzzy vision. • An athlete’s goal for body composition should be • Sensitivity to light or noise. made with regard to a range of values determined • Nausea (feeling that you might vomit). by the athlete in consultation with the coach, • Feeling sluggish, foggy or groggy. nutritionist, certified athletic trainer, and team • Feeling unusually irritable. physician. • Concentration or memory problems (forgetting • Current professional recommendations are for no game plays, facts, meeting times, academic more than 2 pounds of weight loss per week. difficulties). • Slowed reaction time. CONCUSSION Exercise or activities involving a lot of concentration, WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games may cause concussion symptoms (such as A concussion is a brain injury that: • Is caused by a blow to the head or body. headache or tiredness) to reappear or get worse. • Occurs from contact with another player, hitting a hard surface such as the ground, ice or floor, or being WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I HAVE A CONCUSSION? hit by a piece of equipment such as a bat, lacrosse Don’t hide it. Tell your athletic trainer and coach. Never stick or field hockey ball. ignore a blow to the head. Also, tell your athletic • Can change the way your brain normally works. trainer and coach if one of your teammates might have • Can range from mild to severe. a concussion. Sports have injury timeouts and player • Presents itself differently for each athlete. substitutions so that you can get checked out. • Can occur during practice or competition in ANY Report it. Do not return to participation in a game, sport. practice or other activity with symptoms. The sooner • Can happen even if you do not lose consciousness. you get checked out, the sooner you may be able to • Can cause disordered sleep patterns. return to play. Get checked out. Your team physician, athletic trainer, or health care professional can assess whether you HOW CAN I LIMIT THE RISK OF A CONCUSSION? Basic steps you can take to protect yourself from have had a concussion and help determine when concussion: you are cleared to return to play. A concussion can • Do not initiate contact with your head or helmet. affect your ability to perform everyday activities, your You can still get a concussion if you are wearing a reaction time, balance, and sleep as well as classroom helmet. performance. • Avoid striking an opponent in the head. Undercutting, Take time to recover. If you have had a concussion, your flying elbows, stepping on a head, checking an brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, unprotected opponent, and sticks to the head all you are much more likely to have a repeat concussion. cause concussions. In rare cases, repeat concussions can cause permanent • Follow your athletics department’s rules for safety brain damage and even death. If your diagnosis you with and the rules of the sport. a concussion, contact your counselor at the Morgan • Practice good sportsmanship at all times. Academic Center (MAC) as soon as possible. The • Practice and perfect the sport skills. sports medicine team can help organize this if needed.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION? You can’t see a concussion, but you might notice some of the symptoms right away. Other symptoms can show up hours or days after the injury. Concussion symptoms can include, but are not limited to: • Amnesia. • Confusion. • Headache. • Loss of consciousness. • Balance problems or dizziness.

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SPORTS MEDICINE BILLING 4. What is an Athletically Related Injury? For purposes of this Q&A, an athletically related FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS injury is any injury or illness that is a direct result of INTRODUCTION participation in an athletic event that is sanctioned This FAQ is intended to provide an understanding of by ICA. BMI is not permitted, by the binding legal ICA medical billing policies and other pertinent billing agreement of the contract, to cover any costs that are information that will be helpful in communication with not a direct result of participation in an athletic event student-athletes and parents when necessary. Any that is sanctioned by ICA. If an athlete is participating questions regarding billing, please contact Assistant outside of an ICA sanctioned event on their own, i.e. Athletic Director and Head Athletic Trainer Renee a summer league or tournament at home, this would Messina, or Senior Associate Athletic Director for not be a covered event for BMI, and as such the costs Student-Athlete Performance Health and Welfare would be the responsibility of the student-athlete. Charmelle Green. 5.  Who is Responsible for Expenses Incurred for Athletically Related Injuries? 1. What are the Student-Athletes’ Insurance Intercollegiate Athletics will assume responsibility Responsibilities? for all expenses not covered by the student-athletes’ The student-athlete or the parent or legal guardian primary insurance or ICA’s Athletic Injury Insurance of the student-athlete is responsible for notifying Program for all athletically related injuries that are a the ICA Department of any personal or family health direct result of participation in an athletic event that insurance information through the secure online Blue is sanctioned by ICA. These expenses include co-pays, Ocean system. Student-athletes who are not enrolled deductibles, and/or other expenses not covered by in either a personal or family health insurance plan insurance. are encouraged to purchase the Penn State Student Health Insurance Plan. International student-athletes 6. Who is Responsible for Injuries or Illnesses that are required to purchase a Penn State Student Health are not from a Covered Athletic Event? Insurance policy or a health insurance policy with The student-athlete will be responsible for any costs coverage comparable to that of the Student Health that are not a direct result of participation in an athletic Insurance Plan. Information can be accessed via online event that is sanctioned by ICA. at https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/ 7. What if a Student-Athlete Requires a Medical health-insurance/undergraduate-students. Procedure or Treatment that is not Covered by the Additionally, when a student-athlete goes for medical Athletic Injury Insurance Program but the treatment care they must provide personal medical insurance is needed in Order to Participate Successfully in an information at the visit, and they must take the referral Athletic Activity? form provided by the athletic trainer that contains The Department, at its sole discretion, may pay for costs information on the Penn State secondary insurance. or fees associated with medical procedures or treatment 2. What if the student-athlete’s medical insurance that may be necessary for the student-athlete’s changes? participation in an athletic activity, but that may not It is the student-athlete’s responsibility to notify the qualify for coverage under the University’s Athletic Injury athletic trainer immediately of any changes in medical Insurance Program (BMI). Such medical procedures or insurance coverage. treatment may include the cost of treatment for routine illnesses, routine dental care, or other medical services. 3. Who is Responsible for Medical Costs for Student- If ICA chooses to cover these services, which cannot be Athlete Injuries or Illnesses? paid by BMI, it will come directly out of the ICA Student For all injuries or illnesses that incur a bill, the student- Assistance Fund or ICA budget. athlete’s personal or family health insurance will be billed first. Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) 8. Is There a Way to Assist Student-Athletes with has a secondary insurance policy, currently Bob Medical Bills Incurred for Non-Athletically Related McCloskey Insurance (BMI) that covers any leftover Incidents? out of pocket costs for injuries or illnesses that are a For student-athletes who qualify, payment assistance direct result of participation in an athletic event that is may be provided through the Student Assistance sanctioned by ICA. Fund for medical procedures not covered through

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the Athletic Injury Insurance Program (BMI). For services and thus do not count against any insurance more information contact Intercollegiate Athletics limits for physical therapy for the student-athlete’s Compliance office. personal policy. 9. How are Medical Bills Processed? 13. What Out-of-Pocket Costs will the Student-Athlete For authorized treatment received outside of the Incur from Rehabilitation Services Performed by athletic training room, medical expenses incurred Athletic Trainers in the Athletic Training Room? for a qualified athletically related injury or illness will None. No co-pay or deductible costs, or any other out first be submitted to the student-athlete’s personal of pocket costs, will be billed to the student-athlete or family health insurance plan. If the injury or illness for these services. This applies to services provided is a direct result of participation in an athletic event in the athletic training room, for any injury or illness, that is sanctioned by ICA, any deductible or portion whether athletically related or not. of legitimate expenses not covered by the personal or 14. Will Billing Insurance for Rehabilitation Treatment family health insurance plan shall be submitted to Penn Performed by the Athletic Trainer in the Athletic State Sports Medicine, Office of Athletic Insurance & Training Room cause an Increase in Insurance Billing for payment under the Athletic Injury Insurance Rates for the Student-Athlete or their Families? Program (BMI). If the student-athlete or his or her No. As of 1/1/2014 PPACA (aka Obamacare - Legislation parent or legal guardian receives a check directly was enacted) – The over or under utilization of an from the insurance company, it is the responsibility insurance plan is no longer allowed to determine of the student-athlete to ensure that the payment is future rates. forwarded to the ICA Department for processing. All treatment outside of Penn State Health must have 15. Will Bills be Generated for Physician Services pre-approval from Penn State Sports Medicine to Provided in the Athletic Training Room? be considered for payment through ICA. Student- No. No bills to the student-athlete or family will be athletes that seek care without pre-approval will be submitted for any services performed by physicians solely responsible for those medical bills. in the athletic training rooms for any injury or illness, whether it is athletically related or not. If the injury 10. What dental coverage is provided? or illness requires testing, i.e. labs, x-rays, MRI, etc., a Dental injuries that are a result of an athletic event bill will be submitted for these tests from the provider sanctioned by Penn State Athletics are covered in that performs the test. Also, if the injury or illness is the same manner as other medical problems. The more complex and requires evaluation in the Sports bills are first processed through the student-athlete’s Medicine Clinic, a bill will be generated for those personal medical or dental insurance, and any leftover services. Payment of any bills will be as outlined above out of pocket costs will be covered by the University. for athletic versus non-athletically related injuries or Routine dental care, which may include cavities, illnesses. braces, wisdom teeth removal, etc. are the student- athlete’s responsibility. 16. What Information Can Student-Athletes, Parents, or Legal Guardians Expect to Receive When Their 11. What vision care is provided? Insurance Has Been Billed for Medical Procedures Contacts, and some sport glasses, that are needed for and/or Treatments? sports participation while competing in Penn State Student-Athletes, parents, or legal guardians can Athletics sanctioned events can be provided. If the expect to receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) student-athlete has primary vision insurance, costs will anytime their insurance is billed for medical procedures first be applied to the primary personal insurance. Any and treatments. EOB’s are not bills, but serve as leftover out of pocket expenses will be covered by Penn records of the services provided to student-athletes State Athletics. This does not include summer use. for medical treatment. No payment is expected from 12. What is Vivature? an EOB. ICA recently contracted with Vivature to allow for 17. Who should a student-athlete contact if they billing of rehabilitation services performed by athletic have questions regarding billing problems or trainers in the athletic training room. These bills Explanation of Benefits for athletically related are sent to the student-athlete’s personal or family injuries? insurance. These are not considered Physical Therapy Student-Athletes seeking guidance regarding

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Explanation of Benefits or bills should contact liable for any costs or fees incurred for any such Chris Chronister at 814-865-2735 or via email at services. To be eligible for coverage under the [email protected] University’s Athletic Injury Insurance Program or to receive reimbursement from the ICA Department 18. If a Student-Athlete Does Not Have Personal or for qualifying medical expenses, the student-athlete Family Health Insurance, May He/She Rely on must strictly adhere to the policies and procedures the University’s Athletic Injury Insurance for set forth in the ICA Policy Manual-Medical Chapter. Coverage? The student-athlete should not rely on the University’s We firmly believe that all student-athletes will receive Athletic Injury Insurance as their primary insurance an unparalleled level of medical care through the coverage. The University’s Athletic Injury Insurance Department’s contracted providers and vendors. It is program is an excess coverage plan and only covers also critically important that the Sports Medicine team qualifying athletically-related injuries and certain be aware of all medical issues so appropriate care can illnesses. While the program may cover the full costs be provided in an emergent situation during games or of medical expenses for qualifying injuries or illnesses practices. under specific circumstances and upon the submission 20. Where Can Intercollegiate Athletics Policies On of the “Affidavit of No Insurance,” the program Medical Billing Be Found? excludes non-qualifying injuries and illnesses from Intercollegiate Athletics policies on medical billing can coverage. For example, if the student-athlete were to be found in the ICA Policy Manual located at http:// sustain an injury in a car accident over the summer, the www.gopsusports.com/compliance/coaches-staff. University’s Athletic Injury Insurance would not cover html. Chapter IV titled Sports Medicine provides all the expenses of that injury. Accordingly, all student- details related to medical billing. Student-Athletes can athletes should maintain a personal or family health also access the information via the student-athlete insurance plan. handbook. 21. Updated: 6 May 2018 19. Is a Student-Athlete Free to Choose a Health Care Provider of His/Her Own Choice? Like any other student at the University, a student- athlete is free to choose his or her own health care provider, but the student-athlete may be personally

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SPORT PSYCHOLOGY PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Recognizing the multiple demands, pressures, and Programs: Goal Setting/ Time Management, Social developmental needs of Division One Intercollegiate Media Responsibility, and Safety & Awareness Training Student-Athletes, the Department of Intercollegiate Guest Speakers: Distinguished Alumni, Alcohol/ Drug Athletics employs a full-time sport psychologist in Education, Leadership, Motivational, and Diversity, The Morgan Center to help student-athletes maximize Inclusion & Equity athletic, academic, and personal capabilities. A mental Summer Bridge: FIRST YEAR student- athletes meet conditioning specialist interested in the psychology of once a week during Summer Session II to discuss personal excellence, the sport psychologist provides college transition topics with SWD and with Morgan counseling and support to student-athletes in the area Academic Center staff to build relationships and of mental skills training for managing peak performance acclimate to the University Park campus and State under pressure, offering individualized strategies College community. for improving concentration, confidence, compo- sure, resilience, and mental toughness. The sport PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT psychologist provides assistance to those individuals Programs: Resume Construction, Mock Interviews, having difficulty handling multiple demands and Networking, Career/ Major Exploration, and Graduate/ stress effectively, navigate interpersonal relationships Professional School Preparation successfully, making the transition from high school to Positive Transition Seminars (P.T.S.): The seminars are college smoothly, and /or coping with the trials and designed to prepare student-athletes for life after tribulations of being injured. In addition to individual Penn State, and are provided based on a student- counseling, he works with coaches and teams in the athletes academic year (Sophomore, Junior, Senior). areas of championship team building, cohesion, and The seminars are offered once each semester to synergistic team functioning, team leadership, and optimize schedules and commitments within their collective team resilience. sport. Examples of seminars: Elevator Pitch, Athletic A student-athlete advocate, the sport psychologist Identity, Professionalism, Grad School, Personal also offers support and assistance to those individuals Finance, HR Benefits, and Dining/ Work Etiquette. having difficulty managing time and stress effectively, making a smooth transition from high school to LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT college, or successfully balancing academic, athletic, Athletic Director’s Leadership Institute (ADLI): and/or personal needs. In addition to individual Consists of three programs; the Emerging program counseling, the sport psychologist works with teams for developing leaders as sophomores and juniors, in the areas of mental skills training for performance and the Veterans program for established leaders as enhancement, group cohesion and team building, juniors, seniors, and returning 5th years, and the 360 leadership and synergistic team functioning, peer program for students that have completed both the sup- port, collective confidence and team mental Emerging and Veteran programs. Guest Speakers toughness. and Interactive workshops are designed to define leadership, character, integrity, vocalization, and STUDENT-ATHLETE WELFARE conflict management/resolution. Student- athletes AND DEVELOPMENT are nominated by Head Coaches, Academic Advisors, Student-Athlete Welfare & Development is committed and Student-Athlete Welfare & Development. to the holistic development of student athletes, and will Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB): The voice of provide the education, resources, and opportunities Penn State student- athletes. All teams have at least that support learning and the development of essential two representatives nominated by their coaches and life skills vital to student-athletes success at Penn graduating SAAB members. The group meets monthly State and beyond. to discuss community service initiatives, health Student-Athlete Welfare and Development focuses and awareness issues, academic needs, NCAA & on five key areas: personal/professional development, Conference Initiatives, 800 STRONG events, etc. There leadership development, community service/outreach, are 5 Sub- Committees: Student Welfare, Outreach and awards/celebrations/orientations. & Special Events, Communications, THON, and The Nittanys. (Representatives must join at least one sub- committee.) 35 STUDENT-ATHLETE WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS AND EQUIPMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICE/OUTREACH Athletics Department. Students and their families are Working with local and national organizations Student- provided useful information, Q&A opportunities, and Athlete Welfare & Development helps to coordinate hear from administrators, staff, and current/ former and provide opportunities for Penn State student- student- athletes. The program is conducted for athletes to be involved in the campus and greater Summer, Fall, and Mid-Year enrollees. community at-large. Examples: Elementary & Middle The NITTANYS: The marquee end of year social- School Literacy program, Special Olympics, United celebratory event for the Athletics Department and Way, Relay for Life, Stand for State, Centre Country the Morgan Academic Center was created by the Women’s Resource Center, and THON. Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB) and Student- THON: The yearlong effort to raise awareness for the Athlete Welfare & Development. The NITTANYS was fight against pediatric cancer. Each February dancers established to showcase the many accomplishments of (including student- athletes) are on their feet for 46 Penn State student-athletes academically, athletically, hrs. of no- sleep and no- sitting! THON has raised and in the community throughout the academic year. over$ 150 million dollars since 1977. Student-Athletes Student-Athletes host the show, present all the awards, play a significant role the final weekend of THON by and also participate in different video vignettes participating in the Athlete Hour (student-athletes throughout the show. entertain and play with THON children and their Award Nominations: Working with athletic families) and Pep Rally (annual dance battle between administration, campus partners, and the NCAA; teams in support of the efforts of the marathon Student-Athlete Welfare & Development assists with dancers). the identification and nomination of student-athletes and teams for campus, conference, and NCAA awards/ AWARDS/CELEBRATIONS scholarship opportunities. New Student-Athlete Orientation/Welcome: The program is designed to welcomes ALL First-Year LIONS PRIDE: Preparation, Responsibility, Involvement, student- athletes and their families to the Penn State Degree Completion, and Excellence

LIONS PRIDE: Preparation, Responsibility, Involvement, Degree Completion, and Excellence

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LETTER AWARDS Managers All student-athletes and head managers are eligible to 1st Year – Letter jacket receive awards. The criteria for lettering in a sport have Seniors - Varsity “S” Blanket been established by each team. Those receiving awards for each team must be certified by the respective NOTE: For a summary of all NCAA limitations related to coach. The Athletics Compliance Office manages the participation, championship and special achievement varsity “letter awards” program for student-athletes awards please refer to the charts (Figures 16-1, 16-2 who have earned varsity letters in a particular sport(s) and 16-3) at the end of Bylaw 16 (Awards & Benefits) in according to the following guidelines: the NCAA Division I Manual.

Varsity Award – First Year ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Penn State Letterjacket In accordance with University and NCAA rules, Intercollegiate Athletics will provide athletic equipment Varsity Award – Second Year and clothing for all student-athletes participating in Framed Varsity Letter the athletic program. Student-athletes will be required to return equipment and certain clothing apparel Varsity Award – Third Year at the end of each sport season. Failure to return Varsity S Blanket Intercollegiate Athletics’ equipment and clothing on time will result in a registration hold. Varsity Award – Fourth Year Senior Letter-winner Ring WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC GRANT-IN AID? All athletic grant-in-aid funds awarded to Penn State Varsity Award – Double Sports student-athletes are provided by private contributions A certificate will be available for award winners who from over 15,000 individuals and corporations in have lettered for the first time in a second sport if they support of Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics. These received their award in the first sport. individuals and corporations are then recognized as Award winners who accept their award in the first members of the Penn State Nittany Lion Club. sport are not entitled to a second sport award. Student-athletes awarded athletic-related financial aid *Athletes with two years of outstanding success, is limited in the amount of other forms of financial aid primarily transfer students, would also qualify for sources which they may receive. The Office of Student a letter award and ring award based on the coach’s Aid (314 Shields Building) is responsible for monitoring recommendation and administrative approval. financial aid records of all student-athletes and making the necessary adjustments to assure compliance with Outstanding Performance Award NCAA, state, and federal financial regulations. Regional, National, and All American awards will be designated under the governing body of the specific FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE sport, tournament, etc. Such awards will be presented TO STUDENT-ATHLETES by the governing body, not Penn State. • Full or partial athletic grants-in-aid. • Funds administered by the institution. (e.g., grants, NCAA Champion loans, on-campus employment). Specific University recognition may be given to an • Government Grants and Loans: Domestic student- athlete for outstanding achievement based on the athletes are permitted to receive funding from recommendation of the coach and approval by the government programs such as the Pell grant, Federal Athletic Director. Direct Stafford Loan, and the Federal Direct Par- ent PLUS Loan in addition to their athletic grant-in- Big Ten Champion aid. Contact the Office of Student Aid, 314 Shields A suitably designed ring will be awarded for attaining a Big Building, for information on eligibility rules and how Ten team championship. Individual event Big Ten champions to apply. will receive the Conference championship award. • Financial Aid from an Established and Continuing Program. A student-athlete may receive financial aid through an established and continuing program to 37 FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID

aid students provided (1) the recipient’s choice of SUMMER — WEB-BASED COURSES institutions is not restricted by the donor of the aid If planning to schedule a Web-based course, student- and (2) there is no direct connection between the athletes are required to discuss the course and donor and Penn State; and (3) the financial aid is not circumstances with their Morgan Academic Center provided by an outside sports team or organization counselor. that conducts a competitive sports program to an In circumstances (e.g.., required to be away from individual who is or has been a member of that team campus) in which a stand-alone, Web-based class is or organization. All awards from outside agencies approved by the appropriate sport administrator, the must be reported to the Office of Student Aid and athletic aid will cover no more than tuition, fees and the Athletics Compliance Office for review. It is course-related books. possible that an award from an outside program may have to be declined in order to maintain athletic POLICY: REGULAR FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT eligibility. (FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS) • Student-athletes with extreme financial emergencies All student-athletes, except those in their final may receive available assistance for specific uses. semester requiring less than 12 credits to graduate, Contact the athletic grant coordinator in the Athletics must be enrolled full-time at the university (registered Compliance Office. Situations are reviewed on a in a minimum of 12 credits/semester) to be eligible to case-by-case basis. practice and compete in intercollegiate athletics. NCAA Bylaw 15.01.2 Improper Financial Aid states any • Courses taken through the Penn State World student-athlete who receives financial aid other than Campus do not count toward a student-athlete’s full that permitted by the Association shall not be eligible time enrollment and costs for these courses cannot for intercollegiate athletics. be covered with an athletic grant-in-aid. • Resident Instruction Web-based courses may be SUMMER utilized by a student-athlete to count toward full- Summer athletic grants-in-aid may be awarded to time athletic status. All web-based courses must student-athletes who (1) are beginning their Penn be approved by your Morgan Academic Center State education in the summer prior to initial full- counselor. time enrollment; (2) scholarship student-athletes who were enrolled during the preceding academic year; (3) STUDY ABROAD student-athletes who will be receiving a grant-in-aid Intercollegiate Athletics considers Penn State study for the following academic year. The amount of the abroad opportunities a privilege. The intent of this summer grant-in-aid in any of the preceding instances policy is to require that student-athletes present is determined in accordance with applicable NCAA sound rationale when requesting athletic department and Big Ten Conference rules. Receipt of summer aid financial support for study abroad programs. is not guaranteed and may be less than the amount received during the regular academic year. Requests PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING STUDY for summer athletic aid must be recommended by ABROAD APPROVAL the Morgan Academic Center, approved by the head 1. Student-athletes must submit an application/request coach, and final approval by the appropriate sport form (obtained from the Morgan Academic Center) administrator. Awarding summer school athletic aid that includes a written rationale and signatures of is governed by applicable NCAA, Big Ten and Penn support from the head coach and Morgan Center State policies and procedures. Requests for policy counselor. Final written approval from the Sport exceptions can be made by the coach, on behalf of the Administrator and the Assistant Athletic Di- rector student-athlete, to the appropriate sport administrator. for Compliance is required. Student-athletes will not NCAA bylaws do not permit funding from an athletic be reimbursed for study abroad programs without grant-in-aid to be used to pay for expenses at any prior written approval. other institution, which includes Penn State campus 2. Student-athletes must meet with their college major locations and World Campus courses. advisor to review study abroad options, deter- mine that the credits will meet degree requirements and create an academic plan. An approved study abroad program must provide student-athletes with 38 FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID

credits toward their major or minor requirements or (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number otherwise qualify as required experience. (ITIN) on file with the University. Failure to obtain this 3. Student-athletes must submit the Morgan information and provide it to the appropriate University Center application/request form prior to filing an offices will delay disbursement of scholarship funding, application in the Study Abroad Office. course scheduling and registration and will result in an 4. The application/request form must be submitted increase to the applicable tax rate. two weeks prior to the study abroad program Information on obtaining an SSN or ITIN is available application deadline. at the University Office of Global Programs (https:// Depending upon the situation and approval, student- global.psu.edu). The staff in the Office of Global athletes’ bursar accounts will be credited with their Programs is also available to assist with any other previously approved amount of athletic aid. The grant- inter- national student-related questions or concerns in-aid amount will be calculated at the same rate that which may arise. would have been awarded if the student-athlete had taken courses at PSU. RETAINING A GRANT-IN-AID * A student-athlete will not be reimbursed for any In accordance with NCAA legislation and Big Ten extra fees incurred for the study abroad program. Conference philosophy, an athletic grant-in-aid This includes, but is not limited to, registration fees, will neither be reduced nor cancelled provided the application fees, travel costs, etc. student-athlete remains in good standing with the community, Penn State University, and the Department INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE of Intercollegiate athletics. This policy applies to INCOME RULES student-athletes who receive athletic related financial DOMESTIC STUDENT-ATHLETES aid in their first year of enrollment at Penn State. United States tax law provides that the amount of a Student-athletes who exhaust their eligibility and grant-in-aid exceeding tuition and fee charges may be still need additional academic time to complete their subject to tax(see IRS Publication 970 for additional program may be authorized for additional athletics information). The University will issue a Form 1098- aid. In equivalency sports, any additional aid will be T in January each year to every student outlining commensurate with prior athletic awards. the amount of financial aid received and the cost of applicable tuition and fees. EXCEPTIONS TO RENEWAL POLICY Domestic student-athletes should consult a tax • An athletic grant-in-aid may be reduced or canceled professional to determine what, if any, tax liability they if the student-athlete prompts any of the conditions may have as a result of their athletic grant-in-aid and/ stated in Schedule A of the Big Ten Conference or other financial aid sources. Tender of Financial Aid (listed below): Penn State Athletics reserves the right to reduce or cancel INTERNATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETES your athletically related financial aid during the period of United States tax law requires the University to withhold the award under any of the following conditions: 14% of the amount of any scholarship funding that - You render yourself ineligible for intercollegiate exceeds the cost of tuition and fees. This withholding competition under NCAA, Big Ten Conference, or occurs any time scholarship funding is disbursed to Penn State rules or standards a student’s Bursar account. Student-athletes from a - Any action that is contrary to provisions of the country which has entered into a tax treaty with the “Code of Conduct, Policy Statements, and Social United States are exempt from this tax law provision Networking” section of the Penn State Student and will need to complete From W-8BEN. Athlete Handbook (http://www.gopsusports.com/ A list of countries with a tax treaty, as well as the compliance/current -student-athletes.html) form, may be found at bursar.psu.edu. Each January, - You are found to have breached the Penn State international students are issued a Form 1042-S by the University Code of Conduct (http://student University, which may be used to assist in filing a tax affairs.psu.edu/conduct/codeofconduct/) return with the United States government. - You prompt any of the conditions set forth in the In order for Penn State to properly report tax information NCAA Bylaw 15.3.4.2- to the United States government, all students are - Rendering yourself ineligible for intercollegiate required to have either a Social Security Number competition 39 FINANCIAL AID REGISTRATION

- Fraudulently misrepresenting any information notification will also include the deadline for filing for on an application, letter of intent or financial aid an appeal, the steps necessary to request a hearing agreement before a University committee as well as an outline of - Engaging in serious misconduct warranting the overall hearing process. substantial disciplinary penalty - Voluntary withdrawing from a sport at any time for NCAA STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS personal reasons The NCAA has established the NCAA Student - You fail to remain enrolled as a full time student at Assistance Fund to assist student-athletes in meeting Penn State their financial needs that are not covered by their - You engage in illegal activity, academic fraud/ athletic grant-in-aid that arise in conjunction with their misconduct, or are involved in a violation of NCAA participation in intercollegiate athletics and enrollment rules that requires your eligibility to be reinstated. in academic coursework. All student-athletes are Note: this applies to any situation that occurs as of eligible to receive fund benefits regardless of their the date that all parties have signed this agreement, receipt of a grant-in-aid or demonstrated financial even if that occurrence is prior to the start of the need, with the exception of non-qualifiers in their academic year. initial year of residence. Student-athletes who have - You fulfill the requirements to receive a bachelor’s exhausted their eligibility or are no longer participating degree from Penn State due to medical reasons may also receive assistance - This award has been made upon the basis of you from the fund. Universities may establish specific declaring intention to participate in a sport by criteria to determine who can access the Student signing a National Letter of Intent (NLI), application Assistance Fund and for what purposes. Requests or financial aid agreement with Penn State. Actions will be reviewed by the Athletics Compliance Office. by you to not participate (e.g., not reporting Awards are based on available funding. for practice, making only token appearances as determined by the institution) constitutes fraudulent TUITION AND OTHER CHARGES misrepresentation on your NLI, application or Tuition and other charges are payable in full before agreement and makes your financial award subject students complete registration for their course to cancellation during the period of the award. pro- gram. The semester bill must be filed, and any payment, or arrangements for payment due, must be ONE-TIME ONLY AWARDS made to the Bursar by the due date in order to avoid Situations may arise when grant-in-aid funding may a late fee and to secure courses that were scheduled be available to increase a current grant-in-aid or to during registration. award a student athlete who is not receiving athletic aid. In rare instances when this is available, the specific ESTIMATED BILL funding may only be available for one academic year Partial Grant-in-Aid Recipients: A semester bill for or one semester and would be offered solely at the tuition and other charges, including room and board coach’s discretion. In such cases, a coach and student in the campus residence halls for student-athletes athlete may enter into a written agreement when receiving a partial grant-in-aid, must be processed the grant-in-aid funds may be awarded for a specific at the Bursar’s Office, 103 Shields Building, before a semester or one academic year with no obligation or student’s registration is finalized. Checks or money guarantee of future funding. orders made payable to The Pennsylvania State University can be mailed to the Bursar’s Office in HEARING OPPORTUNITY advance. The amount due will be estimated for each In accordance with NCAA bylaws, student-athletes student on a form provided by the University, and a whose grant-in-aid from the prior year will be can- receipt will be provided. celled or reduced must be notified in writing no later Full Grant-in-Aid Recipients: Estimated bills for than July 1. Student-athletes in this situation must be student-athletes receiving a full grant-in-aid will be notified of an opportunity for a hearing regarding the submit- ted on their behalf by the Student-Athlete change in their grant-in-aid status. If this situation Services Office in the Department of Athletics. occurs, you will be notified by email from the Office of Student Aid to your Penn State email account. The 40 FINANCIAL AID REGISTRATION

1. Student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits in order to practice and compete. They are considered “full-time” if they are registered for 12 or more credits; anything less is considered part-time. 2. Registration must be completed within 6 calendar days after the first day of classes of the semester in which they expect to compete. NCAA regulations allow student-athletes to practice during the first 5 days of classes with fewer than 12 credits while adjusting course schedules. 3. Students are permitted to add and drop courses during the first ten calendar days of the semester. 4. Students cannot register for more than 19 credits during the registration process. During the drop/add period (the first 6 calendar days of the semester), they may exceed the 19 credit limit after consultation with an adviser, and if required, approval by their college or division, or any other administrative approval. You are considered to be “full-time” if you are registered for 12 or more credits; anything less is part-time. 5. Students are not considered in “registered status” until semester tuition and charges have been paid or arrangements have been made for payment.

ACADEMIC ACTIONS AND DEADLINES In order to take full advantage of available academically-related actions, certain deadlines must be met within a specified time limit during the semester. A complete list of academic actions and deadlines follows. Action Time Limit Add a Course...... 6th calendar day of semester Change selection of a course...... 6th calendar day of semester Drop a course (early)...... 6th calendar day of semester Drop a course (late)...... 12th week of semester Late registration...... 7th calendar day of semester Audit a course...... 7th calendar day of semester Change of major...... Last day of classes Leave of absence...... Last working day before 1st day of effective semester leave Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading...... 11th to 21st calendar days of semester Withdrawal from University...... Any time up to and including the last day of classes Deferred grade...... Processed prior to the last day of classes with the approval of the instructor. The course(s) must be completed by ten weeks after the course end date.

CREDITS EARNED • Secure approval for the course(s) for transfer or FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS print out the confirmation form from the Web site Student- athletes may take courses at another college listed above. or university during summer session for the purpose of • Enroll and complete the course. You must earn a “C” or earning credits toward a Penn State degree program. better in order for the credits to be accepted for transfer. The following steps should be observed to ensure • Request an official transcript from that institution. the transfer credits are approved and accepted for Have it sent directly to Undergraduate Admissions, transfer: 201 Shields Building, University Park, PA 16802. • Consult with your academic advisor to discuss Most institutions charge a fee for supplying an appropriate course selection. official transcript. Be certain to pay this fee before • Schedule an appointment with your athletic you return to Penn State. academic counselor in the Morgan Center to discuss • You will receive written notification from your plans, the appropriate course selection, and Undergraduate Admissions when the copy of the the procedures for approval. official transcript is received from the institution. • Check to see if the course is listed in the Admissions Directions for “posting” the credits will be Transferring Credit Tool online (https://admissions. enclosed. In order to have the credits placed on psu.edu/info/future/transfer/credit/). If the course your Penn State transcript, you will need to submit is not listed, a copy of the syllabus is required and a fee along with the appropriate form provided by will need to be submitted to the Admissions Office Undergraduate Admissions. Remember only the for evaluation. credits will transfer, not the letter grade.

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PRIORITY REGISTRATION AND CLASS SCHEDULING Student-athletes have the privilege of priority registration which allows them to schedule the next semester’s courses prior to the majority of the University’s students. Be sure to record the dates (as they are available) in your student-athlete planner. The following procedure should be followed for class scheduling: 1. See an advisor in your college of enrollment (e.g., DUS, Education, Liberal Arts). 2. Bring your advisor’s course suggestions to your Morgan Center counselor. 3. Discuss class times, locations, etc., with regard to your athletic schedule. 4. Register for classes online and obtain a copy of your schedule. Often, upper-class student athletes will personally schedule courses on LionPath. Regardless, Morgan Academic Center counselors must verify your schedules with regard to eligibility.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS GRADUATE STUDENT-ATHLETES Penn State monitors student athletes’ academic Graduate student athletes are eligible to participate progress in accordance with National Collegiate in intercollegiate athletics if they have completed Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations, baccalaureate degree requirements, have not Big Ten Conference rules, and University Senate Policy exceeded the NCAA five-year rule, and are full-time 67-00. The official academic record of each student is students (9 credits or more) in a graduate program. maintained by the University Registrar. The Morgan Academic Center (MAC) maintains WORLD CAMPUS COURSES, FULL-TIME unofficial student-athlete records and works directly ENROLLMENT AND ATHLETIC AID with student athletes, coaches and the NCAA Faculty At no time can Penn State World Campus courses Representative (FAR) regarding academic progress count towards student athletes’ full-time enrollment and athletic eligibility. The University Faculty Senate (fall, spring, or summer). World Campus courses Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics grants the final may be taken in addition to the minimum 12 resident certification of eligibility. instruction credits if desired. Resident instruction, • Seasons of Competition (5-Year Rule) Web-based courses count toward full-time enrollment Student athletes shall complete four seasons of but are limited to two courses per semester.* competition within five calendar years. If student athletes enroll in World Campus courses, • The five-year calendar begins when: NCAA Bylaw 14.2.1.1 the cost to take the course is their responsibility. Student athletes are registered in a regular term Student athletes can never receive athletic aid to pay (semester or quarter) of an academic year for a for World Campus courses as they are considered minimum full-time program of studies and attends the non-resident instruction unless special circumstances first day of classes for that term. exist and approvals are granted. Athletic aid may only be utilized at the University Park campus. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT-ATHLETES *If planning to schedule a Web-based course, student The NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and University athletes are required to discuss the course and Faculty Senate policies mandate that only full-time (12 circumstances with their MAC Counselor. credits or more during a semester) candidates for a baccalaureate degree and full-time (9 credits or more) GRADE-POINT AVERAGE graduate student athletes shall represent the University Student athletes must be enrolled as degree candidates in intercollegiate athletics contests. Student athletes and are expected to maintain the highest possible drop- ping below full-time status at any time during grades. A grade-point average of 2.0 (or higher in the semester are immediately ineligible to practice or many degree programs) is necessary to enter a major compete. Courses offered through World Campus and to graduate from the University. may not be used to establish minimum requirements for full-time status. SEMESTER AVERAGE To calculate a semester grade-point average (Senate Student-athletes should never drop a course or make Policy 51-30), multiply the number of grade point any scheduling changes without consulting their equivalents for the grade received in a course (A=4, MAC academic counselor. A-=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3, B-=2.67, C+=2.33, C=2, Exceptions to full-time status may be made if student D=1, F=0) by the number of course credits. Add the athletes are in their final semester and need fewer number of grade-points for all courses attempted than 12 undergraduate credits or 9 graduate credits to obtain the total grade-points. Add the number of for graduation. The petition for exception to University credits for all courses attempted to obtain the total Policies is initiated through a MAC counselor credits. Divide the total grade-points by the total (Greenberg Building). credits attempted. Under University policy, there is no limit on how many courses a student may late drop. Students are only permitted to attempt any one course a maximum of three (3) times. A late drop or unsatisfactory grade (requiring a student to repeat the course) are considered an attempt. 43 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY 2018 PENN STATE NEW STUDENT-ATHLETE GUIDE

Example...... Credit...... Grade...... Grade-Points Math 140...... 4...... C (2)...... 4 x 2 = 8 Engl 15...... 3...... B (3)...... 3 x 3 = 9 Biol 110...... 4...... C (2)...... 4 x 2 = 8 Soc 1...... 3...... B (3)...... 3 x 3 = 9 14 = Total Credits 34 = Total Grade-Points 34 divided by 14 = 2.43 (Semester Grade-Point Average) CUMULATIVE AVERAGE In order to calculate a cumulative grade-point average, add the total number of credits attempted during all completed semesters and the total number of grade-points earned for all attempted courses. Divide the total number of grade-points by the total number of credits attempted. Note: Courses dropped during the late drop period and courses taken under the satisfactory-un- satisfactory option are not calculated into the grade-point average. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS University Senate 67-00 Requirements (http://www.psu.edu/ufs/policies/67-00.html)

Semester in Residence PSU, Big Ten & NCAA Credits/% of Degree Required 2 — 3 24 4 — 5 40% 6 — 7 60% 8 — 9 80%

Penn State student athletes generally exhaust their eligibility after four consecutive calendar years, but exceptions to extend eligibility may be made for medical or other reasons. Petitions for extension of eligibility into a fifth year must be submitted through the MAC advisor prior to fifth-year competition.

BIG TEN ELIGIBILITY RULES • If at any time during fall and spring semesters student athletes fall below full-time status (below 12 credits), they become ineligible to practice and compete. • Credits from remedial, tutorial, or non-credit courses may be used for meeting quantitative satisfactory progress during the first two years only. Beginning with the third year, these units must be excluded in determining quantitative requirements. (Big Ten 14.4.3.4) • A student athlete’s first 24 credits must be earned at University Park. • Petitions for waivers of conference rules must be submitted through the appropriate athletics administrator.

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NCAA PROGRESS TOWARD DEGREE (PTD) REQUIREMENTS • Student athletes must complete 24 semester hours of academic credit prior to the third semester following their initial full-time enrollment. • Student athletes must complete 18 semester hours of academic credit since the beginning of the previous fall term or since the beginning of the certifying institution’s proceeding regular two semesters (hours earned during the summer may not be used to fulfill this requirement). • Student athletes must earn 6 hours of academic credit the preceding regular academic term (e.g., fall semester) in which they have been enrolled at any collegiate institution. • Student athletes must designate and enroll in a specific degree program by the beginning of the third year (fifth semester). From that point, credits used to meet the satisfactory progress requirements must be credits counting toward the student’s designated program. • By the beginning of each year of enrollment listed below, student athletes must have successfully completed a minimum percentage of course requirements in their specific degree program. Third Year ...... 40% of Degree Requirements completed Fourth Year...... 60% of Degree Requirements completed Fifth Year...... 80% of Degree Requirements completed MINIMUM GRADE-POINT AVERAGE (GPA) REQUIREMENTS UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE POLICY 67-00 REQUIREMENTS: A student athlete shall become ineligible if he or she does not meet the minimum grade-point average requirements at the beginning of the appropriate semester in residence as follows:

Entering Semester Penn State Minimum Big Ten Minimum NCAA Minimum in Residence Grade-Point Average Grade-Point Average Grade-Point Average 2 1.80 — — 3 1.90 1.80 90% of GPA required for graduation (1.80) 4 1.90 — — 5 2.00 1.90 95% of GPA required for graduation (1.90) 6 2.00 — — 7 2.00 2.00 100% of GPA required for graduation (2.00) 8 2.00 — — 9 2.00 2.00 100% of GPA required for graduation (2.00)

Any eligibility questions or concerns should be discussed with the team academic counselor in the Morgan Academic Center

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54-00 ACADEMIC PROGRESS Revisions to this policy were approved at the April 24, 2018 Senate meeting. These revisions are pending implementation procedures. For more information, view the legislation. To graduate, a degree candidate must complete the requirements for the candidate’s major and earn at least a C (2.00) average for all courses taken at this University as stated in 82-40, subject to the conditions of 51-00. When a student fails to make adequate progress towards meeting and maintaining this 2.00 grade-point average, various academic progress statuses are used to serve as notification of such failure and to assist the student in correcting his/her academic difficulties. These statuses include academic warning (54-20) and academic suspension (54-40) and are summarized in the table below. Status at beginning Cumulative GPA at end Semester GPA Status at end of semester of semester of semester Good Standing 2.00 or higher 2.00 or higher Good Standing Good Standing 2.00 or higher Less than 2.00 ± Good Standing Good Standing Less than 2.00 Less than 2.00 Academic Warning Academic Warning 2.00 or higher 2.00 or higher Good Standing Academic Warning Less than 2.00 2.00 or higher Academic Warning Academic Warning Less than 2.00 Less than 2.00 Academic Suspension * First semester students are exempted for the first 18 attempted credits (Summer semester credits are excluded) since their semester GPA is the same as their cumulative GPA. ± Students will receive a notification when their semester grade-point average drops below a 2.00. 54-10 GOOD STANDING 54-40 ACADEMIC SUSPENSION A student must have a cumulative grade-point average Revisions to this policy were approved at the April of 2.00 or higher to be considered in good standing to 24, 2018 Senate meeting. These revisions are pending declare a major and to graduate from the University. implementation procedures. For more information, A student will receive notification at the end of each view the legislation. semester when his/her semester grade-point average Academic suspension is an official notification that a drops below a 2.00. student has earned a semester grade-point average of less than 2.00 while on academic warning. A 54-20 ACADEMIC WARNING student who has been academically suspended Revisions to this policy were approved at the April may not schedule courses at the University for two 24, 2018 Senate meeting. These revisions are pending consecutive semesters (Note: Summer session is equal implementation procedures. For more information, to one semester and includes all courses offered after view the legislation. Spring semester and before Fall semester). A student Academic warning serves as official notification that returning from academic suspension must apply for the student has failed to earn a 2.00 cumulative re-enrollment as defined in policy 58-00 (or admission, grade-point average. A student placed on academic if he/she is a degree-seeking student conditionally warning will have a hold placed on registration and will enrolled in DUS) and returns to the University in be required to meet with an academic adviser in order warning status, with his/her former cumulative for this registration hold to be removed. grade-point average, and with a hold placed on the A student in academic warning status may continue to registration. The student must receive written support enroll for classes as long as the semester grade-point obtained in the college/major (or DUS) the student average continues at a 2.00 or higher. To remove intends to pursue. academic warning, the cumulative grade-point average A student can be academically suspended from the must be 2.00 or higher. A student in academic warning University two times. If, after two suspensions the who fails to maintain a semester grade-point average student fails to achieve at least a 2.00 semester GPA, of 2.00 or higher will be academically suspended (54- the student is subject to academic dismissal (54-50). 40). A student may apply for academic renewal four years after academic dismissal.

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54-40 ACADEMIC DISMISSAL and of academic warning, academic suspension, and Revisions to this policy were approved at the April academic dismissal under Sections 54-20, 54-40, and 24, 2018 Senate meeting. These revisions are pending 54-50. implementation procedures. For more information, view the legislation. 54-90 ACADEMIC RENEWAL A student who has been placed on academic Revisions to this policy were approved at the April suspension two times and fails to achieve at least a 24, 2018 Senate meeting. These revisions are pending 2.00 semester GPA is subject to academic dismissal implementation procedures. For more information, and is no longer permitted to take courses at the view the legislation. University. Students, including those who have been academically After a period of four calendar years, a student who warned, suspended, or dismissed, may request has been academically dismissed from the University approval for Academic Renewal and Re-enrollment if: may seek re-enrollment to the University by requesting They have a cumulative grade-point average less than academic renewal (54-90). 2.00 and They have been absent from Penn State for at least 54-56 DROPS BY COLLEGES four calendar years during which they have not been The dean of the college, subject to the review of the enrolled in any Penn State credit courses. faculty of the college, may require that a candidate If Academic Renewal is granted: be dis-enrolled from a major in the college or from The student’s cumulative average will start over at the college for failure to meet academic retention 0.00. standards of the major or the college. Academic All prior courses and grades remain unchanged on the retention standards applicable to any student shall student’s academic record. be those in effect at the time of the student’s most The notation of Academic Renewal will be recorded recent admission to the major or college. A student on the student’s transcript. required to dis-enroll from a major may transfer Courses passed with a grade of “C” or better during directly to another major subject to Section 37-00, the earlier enrollment and approved by the dean of the or may be admitted to the Division of Undergraduate college may be used to fulfill graduation requirements. Studies subject to Section 39-00, expecting transfer Courses taken prior to Academic Renewal will not to another major later. If not accepted for enrollment count towards the repeated courses limit as specified in another major or in the Division of Undergraduate in Policy 47-80. Studies, the candidate will be dropped from degree status. Note: A candidate who is dis-enrolled from a major and who previously has completed the allowed enrollment time limit of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, as specified in Section 39-50, may be allowed one additional semester of enrollment in that division. Failure to relocate into another major in the specified time will cause the candidate to be dropped from degree candidacy under Section 39-80 unless Section 54-52 applies. The dean of the college, subject to the review of the faculty of the college, may at any time recommend to the President that a candidate enrolled in that college be dropped as a degree candidate at the University if the candidate is, in the opinion of the faculty, not adaptive to the work of the college.

54-58 NOTIFICATION The University Registrar shall notify each student and his/her academic adviser whenever the student’s semester grade-point average is less than a 2.00 47 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY ACADEMIC ELGIBILITY

PETITION PROCEDURES FOR WAIVER • If the petition involves a student’s medical OF UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC POLICIES condition, the student should supply AND RULES accompanying documentation from the attending Academic rules and standards at Penn State that physician. The student should relate the effect the apply to every student are listed in the Polices and medical condition had on the student’s academic Rules for Students http://www.psu.edu/ufs/policies. performance in relation to the petition item Occasionally, exceptions can be made to these rules. requested. This section explains the “petition” procedure to The student should obtain all items pertaining to the follow when you feel there are special circumstances petition process and submit them to the appropriate that warrant a waiver of academic policies and rules. college dean, Director of Division of Undergraduate Studies, or a representative of the University Registrar’s WHAT IS A PETITION? Office. Once the petition has been reviewed, and a A “petition” is actually an accumulation of documents decision reached by the Faculty Senate regarding gathered by the student in order to support the the outcome of the petition request, both the student student’s request of a waiver of certain academic petitioner and the appropriate dean’s office shall be policies and rules. notified in writing.

PETITION PROCEDURE WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MY PETITION? A petition may be submitted by the student athlete Petitions can be submitted at any time during the in cases where, because of special circumstances, academic year. Students are encouraged to submit the application of academic policies and rules result petitions as soon as possible to ensure their timely in an unintended hardship to the student athlete. The review. student athlete’s petition must be submitted in writing on behalf of the student athlete to the Faculty Sen- ate by the student’s college dean or the Division of Undergraduate Studies if the student is enrolled in that Division.

Petitions must include, but are not limited to, the following documents: • A letter from the student explaining the circumstances which warrant waiver of a University policy and why the student did not follow the stipulations of the policy originally. This letter must contain the student’s current address. • An up-to-date official transcript obtained from 112 Shields Building. • Supporting Documents: These include letters of support from instructors, University administrative personnel, and any professional personnel with whom the student has had contact in relation to the policy in question. • University Forms: Students must provide signed forms for retroactive action, such as a drop/add form for retroactive drops or adds (a receipt for the necessary fee must accompany the petition), an Official Withdrawal form for a retroactive withdrawal, a Change of Grade form for a retroactive change of grade, and a Simultaneous Degree/Multiple Major form for Simultaneous Degree/Multiple Majors. 48 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY ACADEMIC ELGIBILITY

TRANSCRIPTS AND ENROLLMENT • May take transcript(s) with you or select one of the CERTIFICATION other Delivery Options of Transcript(s). OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS SITUATIONS THAT WILL PREVENT ISSUING An official transcript is the University’s certified TRANSCRIPTS statement of your academic record (we do not • Financial holds. include the PSU ID or Social Security number on the • No signature on request. transcript). The official transcript is printed on security • Insufficient, inaccurate, or illegible identification sensitive paper and contains the University seal and information. signature of the University Registrar. When requesting • Insufficient payment, an expired or declined your transcript list all areas/levels of course work credit card account, improperly completed check, undergraduate, graduate, medical, law and noncredit payment using non-U.S. currency. that you have taken. For your protection, we will not • No recipient e-mail provided for an electronic release an official transcript without your signature. delivery request or invalid e-mail. • Processing time for all requests, unless FedEx is requested, is three business days from receipt of UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS request plus U.S. mailing time. Unofficial transcripts are available to you only if you • Requests will NOT be accepted through e-mail. are currently enrolled at Penn State. These are free • Official transcripts will NOT be distributed by fax. of charge, and are only available for pickup, not for mailing. You may request an unofficial transcript on ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS ONLINE www. elion.psu.edu or at the Registrar’s Office, 112 • Select “Order Transcripts on the Web.” Shields Building. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., • Select “Current” or “Former” student and follow Monday through Friday. You need to show proper the detailed instructions. picture identification in order to receive an unofficial • $10.00 fee per transcript per set (set includes all transcript. levels of course work). • Payable by VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATIONS Express. Enrollment certifications are generally free of charge • Delivery options for Transcript(s). whether or not you are currently enrolled. The only situation in which a fee is charged is if you are not IN PERSON currently enrolled and you wish an Enrollment Process at the Enrollment Services Counter located in Certification for some purpose other than education 112 Shields Building related, such as obtaining a credit card. • Photo ID is required • $10.00 fee per transcript or set (set includes all TRANSCRIPT/ENROLLMENT levels of course work). CERTIFICATION HOLDS • Pay by check (payable to Penn State), VISA, If you have a hold placed on your record, you MasterCard, Discover or American Express. cannot obtain a transcript, official or unofficial, or an Returned checks due to insufficient funds will enrollment certification, until you have cleared the result in a service charge of $25.00. hold from your record.

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MORGAN ACADEMIC CENTER STAFF

Russell B. Mushinsky...... 865-0407 Nicole Rao...... 865-0407 Director Learning Specialist Cheryl Anderson...... 865-0407 Adam Stover...... 865-0407 Assistant Director, Learning Services Programmer and Systems Analyst & Facilities Learning Specialist Rosie Tarnowski...... 865-0407 Tutor and Mentor Coordinator Assistant Director, Football Academic Support Services Anna Belpedio...... 865-0407 Academic Counselor Tutor Program Coordinator Football TBD...... 865-0407 Rasheed Ward...... 865-0407 Assistant Director Learning Specialist Student-Athlete Programming Academic Counselor Jim Weaver...... 865-0407 Men’s and Women’s Gymnastics Associate Director Men’s Soccer Eligibility & Compliance Wrestling Academic Counselor Kaleena Davidson...... 865-0407 Men’s Lacrosse Academic Counselor Women’s Soccer Field Hockey Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/Track Kellynn Wilson...... 865-0407 Mark Hinish...... 865-0407 Associate Director, Associate Director, Learning Services & Facilities Student-Athlete Programming Academic Counselor Study Hall Coordinator Men’s and Women’s Basketball Spritus Leoninus Advisor Academic Counselor ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT STAFF Men’s and Women’s Golf Kathy Early...... 865-0407 Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Administrative Support Coordinator Women’s Lacrosse Robin Charles...... 865-0407 Joey Ianiero...... 865-0407 Administrative Support Assistant Academic Counselor Linda Fetzer...... 865-0407 Baseball Administrative Support Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming/Diving Rachel Kelly...... 865-0407 Todd Kulka...... 865-1946 Administrative Support Assistant Associate Director, Football Academic Support Services Academic Counselor Football Neil Rager...... 865-0407 Academic Counselor Men’s and Women’s Fencing Softball Men’s and Women’s Tennis

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The Morgan Academic Center (MAC) provides Study Hall: First-year student athletes are required to comprehensive support services for student-athletes attend study hall for a minimum of 7 hours per week. through academic and career counseling, tutoring All students must bring their PSU ID to sign in and and mentoring programs, academic programming, out of the facility. The facility offers 2 large reading student-athlete first-year seminars, and research. rooms for quiet study, collaborative learning rooms The MAC assists student-athletes in balancing their for mentoring, individual, group or drop-in tutoring, a academic and athletic demands while participating in one button studio, and a large computer lab. intercollegiate athletics. Advisers in the student-athletes’ colleges of enrollment Learning Services provide primary academic guidance; the Center’s Learning Services at the Morgan Academic Center academic counselors support the campus academic (MAC) is comprised of a team of learning specialists, advising community with all matters regarding the mentors, and tutors whose aim is to develop the academic progress of intercollegiate student-athletes. “student” in our varsity student-athletes at Penn State. The Morgan Academic Center is located in the The learning services team creates individualized Greenberg Building. The office telephone number is academic support plans to foster strategies for success 814-865-0407. throughout the student-athlete’s intercollegiate career and beyond. Academic/Athletic Counselors Student-athletes who utilize learning services will be Student-athletes are assigned individual team required to remain compliant with all policies and academic counselors who assist college advisors procedures. The responsibilities and commitments in providing information on academics, class will be reviewed with each student when requesting scheduling, and career choices. In addition, the service to ensure integrity within our program counselors keep student-athletes abreast of NCAA, according to all Morgan Academic Center, Penn State, Big Ten Conference, and University eligibility policies. NCAA, and Big Ten Rules, as applicable. For questions Specifically, the academic counselor provides support about the MAC’s Learning Services, please contact services to assist student-athletes in progressing Cheryl Anderson ([email protected]). toward successful completion of a degree program. Primary academic advising responsibilities lie with Learning Specialist college/ major advisors in student-athletes’ colleges The Morgan Academic Center’s Learning Specialist of enrollment. are available to assist student-athletes with a variety of academic needs they may have in learning specific Athletics Honor Society: Spiritus Leoninus study strategies. Individualized instruction is available Formed in 1993, Spiritus Leoninus, “Spirit of the Lion,” for student-athletes who have a desire to improve their recognizes and honors student-athletes for their productivity, note taking, reading comprehension, outstanding performance in athletics while excelling problem solving, and other critical learning and study in academics, leadership, and community service. strategies. This support is designed to aid the student- Responsibilities of this elite group are to continue to athlete in achieving academic success as well as lead by example, encourage the pursuit of excellence ongoing progress toward graduation while managing by other Penn State student-athletes, and take the the demands of competing at the collegiate level. organization’s ideal beyond the Penn State Community. The Learning Services team is spearheaded by the Assistant Director of Learning Services who also First-Year Enrichment Program serves as the liaison with Student Disability Resources To assist first-year student-athletes in coping with (SDR). The Assistant Director can help facilitate the the many new challenges they face, they are required steps necessary for student-athletes diagnosed with to participate in the First-Year Enrichment Program. an education-impacting disability who wish to seek The First Year Enrichment Program is designed to academic accommodations at the University. Any of present information to student-athletes that supports the MAC’s learning specialists are available to assist academic success, positive decision making, and student-athletes with navigating the SDR processes at provides insight into the relationship between behavior Penn State. and health.

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The Sue Paterno Mentor Program The procedure for obtaining books after a change in Designed to help student-athletes on their road to schedule: success, the Sue Paterno Mentor Program provides • Student-athletes must take a copy of their revised support on a weekly basis to develop basic transferable schedule and books for the course(s) being study skills. While tutors focus on specific course dropped to the Textbook Counter at the Penn content, academic mentors work with student- State Bookstore. athletes to address goal setting, time management, • Student-athletes then may pick up new books for organization, note taking, reading, study/test the course(s) added and sign them out on their preparation, and other skills specific to the student- accounts. athlete’s learning style and semester needs. The procedure for obtaining books not available at the Penn State Bookstore: TUTORIAL SERVICES • Student-athletes unable to purchase the required The MAC offers tutorial services for a variety of book(s) at the Penn State Bookstore should courses on an individual, small-group, and drop- purchase the book(s) at a downtown bookstore in basis. All tutor requests require a conversation and obtain a receipt. between the counselor and student-athlete to review • The receipt and a copy of the course syllabus must the need, expectations, and requirements of working be taken to the Morgan Center in the Greenberg with a tutor. Although tutorial assistance is an Building. The Center will authorize reimbursement. effective means to provide additional support when This authorization should be taken to the learning and applying course concepts, a tutor is not Textbook Counter at the Penn State Bookstore for a substitution for class attendance. Student-athletes reimbursement, and the cost will be charged to are responsible for obtaining any material missed due the student-athlete’s account. Student-athletes are to travel/competition directly from the instructor or required to return the book(s) to the Penn State teaching assistant. For tutor-related questions, please Bookstore at the end of the semester. contact Anna Belpedio ([email protected]) or call the The book return policy: Morgan Academic Center (814-865-0407). • Student-athletes who obtained their books through the book distribution program must return BOOK LOAN AND RETURN all books to the Penn State Bookstore at the end of Intercollegiate Athletics provides books to selected each semester. All books must be returned within student-athletes in accordance with NCAA rules and 24 hours after the last scheduled exam. regulations. The book loan and return program has • Student-athletes are permitted to keep any been established with the Penn State Bookstore, manuals or course packets. Those who wish to located in the Hetzel Union Building (HUB). keep any books may purchase them at 50 percent Guidelines for the program: of the new list price. Student-athletes must pay for • Student-athletes designated to receive books should these books prior to receiving new books for the go to the Penn State Bookstore prior to the first day next semester. of classes. The textbook managers will print a current • Student-athletes will be required to pay for any class schedule. Student-athletes must provide their lost or stolen books at 100 percent of the new list Penn State ID’s to the bookstore clerk. price. Student-athletes will be required to pay full • Student-athletes must request books in person price for any books not returned on time. Failure to and may only obtain required books for classes in do so will result in a “hold” placed on future book which they are currently registered. Books that are loan privileges. recommended for a class, but not required, may • Coaches and sport administrators receive a list of not be received through the book loan program all student-athletes who do not return books at the and are the financial responsibility of each student- end of the semester. Student-athletes will have a athlete. Books may not be picked up for classes HOLD placed on their university account limiting in which a student-athlete intends to enroll in the many of their University privileges until payment is future; books will not be released until the class has received in full for all books not returned. been officially added and appears on the student- • The Morgan Center audits all book accounts against athlete’s schedule. schedules each semester. If any discrepancy between accounts and schedules is discovered, the • Student-athletes should pick up their loaned books student-athlete will be requested to pay full price at the Textbook Counter. The loaned books will for the books. Any abuse of the book loan program then be credited to the student-athlete’s account. will result in disciplinary action. Student-athletes will be required to sign the account as verification of the books requested.

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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

Athletics Administration Business Relations 101 Bryce Jordan Center 110 Bryce Jordan Center Phone: 814-865-1086 Fax: 814-863-7955 Phone: 814-865-9080 Fax: 814-863-3165

Athletics Compliance Medical Services and Training 157 Bryce Jordan Center 112 Center Medical Science Building Phone: 814-863-8048 Fax: 814-863-3472 Phone: 814-865-3566 Fax: 814-865-4054

Strategic Communications Sports Nutrition 101 Bryce Jordan Center 256 Recreation Hall Phone: 814-865-1757 Fax: 814-863-3165 Phone: 814-863-8107 Fax: 814-865-1746

Athletics Development Strength Training & Conditioning-Football 147 Bryce Jordan Center 110A Lasch Building Phone: 814-863-3143 Fax: 814-865-8608 Phone: 814-863-3121 Fax: 814-865-1151

Faculty Athletics Representative Strength Training & Conditioning-Other Sports 504 Ford Building 16 Bryce Jordan Center Phone: 814-865-1925 Phone: 814-865-8883 Fax: 814-865-1746

Finance Office Ticket Office 102 Bryce Jordan Center 240 Bryce Jordan Center Phone: 814-863-3488 Fax: 814-865-8156 Phone: 1-800-648-8269 Fax: 814-863-8432

SPORT DIRECTORY

Baseball 230 Medlar Field/Lubrano Park Phone: 814-863-0239 Fax: 814-865-8608 Sport AD...... Phil Esten...... 101 BJC...... 867-6115 Strategic Communications...... Mark Brumbaugh...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Joey Ianiero...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Steve Weaver...... 108 Multi-Sports...... 865-8887 Strength Coach...... Jason Bradford...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-5438 Athletic Trainer...... Ben Kmetz...... Medlar AT Room...... 863-2517 Team Physician...... Greg Billy ...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Men’s Basketball 113 Bryce Jordan Center Phone: 814-865-5494 Fax: 814-863-9516 Sport AD...... Lynn Holleran...... 101 BJC...... 867-6352 Strategic Communications...... Rose Carter ...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Kellynn Wilson...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Collin Muthler ...... 22 BJC...... 863-3299 Strength Coach...... Greg Miskinis...... 16 BJC...... 867-4135 Athletic Trainer...... Jonathan Salazar...... 17 BJC...... 863-3358 Team Physician...... Greg Billy...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Basketball 146 Bryce Jordan Center Phone: 814-863-2672 Fax: 814-863-1221 Sport AD...... Lynn Holleran...... 101 BJC...... 867-6352 Strategic Communications...... ….Chelsea Vielhauer...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Kellynn Wilson...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Collin Muthler ...... 22 BJC...... 863-3299 Strength Coach...... Brad Pantall...... 16 BJC...... 863-3434 Athletic Trainer...... Caren Walls...... 17 BJC...... 863-3435 Team Physician...... Roberta Millard...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566 53 DIRECTORIES DIRECTORIES

Cheerleading 105 E. White Building Phone: 814-865-0565 Fax: 814-863-2851 MAC...... Lori O’Donnell...... Greenberg...... 865-0407

Men’s & Women’s Fencing 104 White Building Phone: 814-863-7465 Fax: 814-865-8149 Sport AD...... Dave Baker...... 103 BJC...... 863-0420 Strategic Communications...... Pat Donghia...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Neil Rager...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Scott Ogden...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Strength Coach...... Mike Schroeder...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 865-9631 Athletic Trainer...... Sarah Thompson...... 52 White Bldg...... 867-4832 Team Physician…………...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Field Hockey 136 B East Area Locker Room Phone: 814-863-7467 Fax: 814-865-2594 Sport AD...... Lynn Holleran...... 101 BJC...... 867-6352 Strategic Communications...... Pat Donghia...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Kaleena Davidson...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Sue Kerstetter...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Strength Coach...... Steve Cuccia...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-5438 Athletic Trainer...... Renee Messina...... 102A EALR...... 865-8295 Team Physician...... Philip Bosha...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Football Lasch Building Phone: 814-865-0411 Fax: 814-865-1151 Sport AD...... Phil Esten...... 101 BJC...... 867-6115 Strategic Communications...... Kris Petersen...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Todd Kulka...... 122 Lasch...... 865-0407 Rosie Tarnowski...... 122 Lasch...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Jay Takach...... 104 Lasch...... 865-5251 Strength Coach...... Dwight Galt III...... 110A Lasch...... 865-3121 Athletic Trainer...... Andrew Mutnan...... 109 Lasch...... 863-0773 Team Physician...... Peter Seidenberg...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Men’s Golf Tombros Varsity Clubhouse Phone: 814-863-7469 Fax: 814-865-9626 Sport AD...... Dave Baker...... 103 BJC...... 863-0270 Strategic Communications...... Rose Carter ...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Mark Hinish...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... TJ Howe...... Tombros...... 863-8230 Strength Coach...... Jason Bradford ...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 865-9631 Athletic Trainer...... Justin Rogers...... 111 Pegula Ice Arena...... 867-1318 Team Physician...... Greg Billy...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Golf Tombros Varsity Clubhouse Phone: 814-863-2396 Fax: 814-865-9626 Sport AD...... Dave Baker...... 103 BJC...... 863-0270 Strategic Communications...... John Hanna...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Mark Hinish...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Andy Breon...... Tombros...... 863-8309 Strength Coach...... Mike Schroeder...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 863-9631 Athletic Trainer...... Emily Stoeckel...... 111 Pegula Ice Arena ...... 867-1294 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

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Men’s Gymnastics 101 White Building Phone: 814-865-8421 Fax: 814-865-8149 Sport AD...... Phil Esten...... 101 BJC...... 867-6115 Strategic Communications...... Jocelyn VerVelde...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... TBD...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Scott Ogden...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Athletic Trainer...... Sarah Thompson...... 52 White Bldg...... 867-4832 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Gymnastics 110A White Building Phone: 814-863-7461 Fax: 814-865-8149 Sport AD...... Phil Esten...... 101 BJC...... 867-6115 Strategic Communications...... Greg Campbell...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... TBD...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Scott Ogden...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Strength Coach...... Jason Bradford...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 865-9631 Athletic Trainer...... Sarah Thompson...... 52 White Bldg...... 867-4832 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Men’s Ice Hockey Pegula Ice Arena Phone: 814-863-8443 Fax: 814-863-3636 Sport AD...... Michael Cross...... 150 Pegula Ice Arena...... 867-1296 Strategic Communications...... John Hanna...... 101 BJC...... 865-1747 MAC...... Mark Hinish...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Adam Sheehan...... 108 Pegula ...... 867-1317 Strength Coach...... Cameron Davidson...... Pegula Wt. Rm...... 863-1181 Athletic Trainer...... Justin Rogers...... 111 Pegula Ice Arena...... 867-1318 Team Physician...... Philip Bosha...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Ice Hockey Pegula Ice Arena Phone: 814-865-4240 Fax: 814-863-9529 Sport AD...... Michael Cross...... 150 Pegula Ice Arena...... 867-1296 Strategic Communications...... Kevin Stoicovy...... 110 BJC...... 865-1747 MAC...... Mark Hinish...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Ben Kogut...... 113 Pegula...... 867-5522 Strength Coach...... Kristina Jeffries...... Pegula Weight Rm...... 865-8211 Athletic Trainer...... Emily Stoeckel...... 111 Pegula Ice Arena...... 867-1294 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Men’s Lacrosse 137-F East Area Locker Room Phone: 814-863-7470 Fax: 814-865-2594 Sport AD...... Rick Kaluza...... 101 BJC...... 865-7780 Strategic Communications ...... Jocelyn VerVelde...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Jim Weaver...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Scott Ogden...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Strength Coach...... Matt Dorn...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-5438 Athletic Trainer...... Cameron Patria...... 102C EALR...... 865-8296 Team Physician...... Greg Billy...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Lacrosse 136 H East Area Locker Room Phone: 814-863-7476 Fax: 814-865-2594 Sport AD...... Rick Kaluza...... 101 BJC...... 865-7780 Strategic Communications...... Greg Campbell...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Mark Hinish...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Scott Ogden...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Strength Coach...... Steve Cuccia...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-5438 Athletic Trainer...... Brandon Hall...... 102C EALR...... 865-8296 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

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Men’s Soccer 261 Recreation Hall Phone: 814-863-2407 Fax: 814-865-6157 Sport AD...... Lynn Holleran...... 101 BJC...... 867-6352 Strategic Communications...... Nicole Praga...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... TBD...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Dan Sowash...... 144 Rec Hall...... 865-2723 Strength Coach...... Kristina Jeffries...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 865-9631 Athletic Trainer...... Andra Thomas...... 147D Rec Hall...... 867-0478 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer ...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Soccer 262 Recreation Hall Phone: 814-863-5372 Fax: 814-865-6157 Sport AD...... Lynn Holleran...... 101 BJC...... 867-6352 Strategic Communications...... Will Rottler...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Jim Weaver...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Dan Sowash...... 144 Rec Hall...... 865-2723 Strength Coach...... Rhian Davis...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-5438 Athletic Trainer...... Andra Thomas...... 147D Rec Hall...... 867-0476 Team Physician...... Roberta Millard...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Softball Nittany Lion Softball Park Phone: 814-863-7472 Fax: 814-863-8120 Sport AD...... Charmelle Green...... 101 BJC...... 865-1104 Strategic Communications...... Nicole Praga...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Neil Rager...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Josh Potter...... 108 Multi-Sports...... 865-8887 Strength Coach...... Rhian Davis...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-5438 Athletic Trainer...... Andra Thomas...... 147D Rec Hall...... 867-0476 Team Physician...... Peter Seidenberg...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Men’s and Women’s Swimming McCoy Natatorium Phone: 814-863-3866 Fax: 814-865-3728 Sport AD...... Jenn James...... 103 BJC...... 863-3471 Strategic Communications...... Mark Brumbaugh...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Joey Ianiero...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Matt Hurst...... Natatorium...... 863-3857 Strength Coach...... Matt Dorn...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-5438 Athletic Trainer...... Kelly Saxton...... 102C EALR...... 865-8296 Team Physician...... Philip Bosha...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Men’s Tennis 204 East Area Locker Room Phone: 814-863-3487 Fax: 814-865-2594 Sport AD...... Michael Cross...... 150 Pegula Ice Arena...... 867-1296 Strategic Communications...... …Chelsea Vielhauer...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Neil Rager...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Sue Kerstetter...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Strength Coach...... Brad Pantall...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 863-3434 Athletic Trainer...... Cameron Patria...... 102C EALR...... 865-8296 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Tennis 203 East Area Locker Room Phone: 814-863-7479 Fax: 814-865-2594 Sport AD...... Michael Cross...... 150 Pegula Ice Arena...... 867-1296 Strategic Communication…...... Chelsea Vielhauer...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Neil Rager...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Sue Kerstetter...... 110 EALR...... 865-4860 Strength Trainer...... Greg Miskinis...... East Area Wt. Rm...... 865-4135 Athletic Trainer...... Cameron Patria...... 102C EALR...... 865-8296 Team Physician...... Kathryn Gloyer...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566 56 DIRECTORIES DIRECTORIES

Men’s & Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field 148 C Bryce Jordan Center Phone: 814-863-3146 Fax: 814-863-8933 Sport AD...... Charmelle Green...... 101 BJC...... 865-1104 Strategic Communications...... Will Rottler ...... 147 BJC...... 863-2120 MAC...... Kaleena Davidson...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Dayna Wenger...... 108 Multi-Sport...... 865-8887 Strength Coach...... Cameron Davidson...... Multi Sport...... 863-1181 Strength Coach ...... Melissa Boldt...... Multi Sport...... 865-9631 Strength Coach ...... Kristina Jeffries...... Multi Sport...... 865-8211 Athletic Trainer...... Michael Gay...... Multi Sport...... 865-8884 Team Physician...... Roberta Millard...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Men’s Volleyball 207 Recreation Hall Phone: 814-863-7464 Fax: 814-865-1746 Sport AD...... Jenn James...... 103 BJC...... 863-3471 Strategic Communications...... …..Kevin Stoicovy...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Jim Weaver...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Dan Sowash...... 144 Rec Hall...... 865-2723 Strength Coach...... Melissa Boldt...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 863-9631 Athletic Trainer...... Scott Campbell...... 147D Rec Hall...... 867-0476 Team Physician...... Roberta Millard...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Women’s Volleyball 235 Recreation Hall Phone: 814-863-7474 Fax: 814-865-1746 Sport AD...... Charmelle Green...... 101 BJC...... 865-1104 Strategic Communications ...... Jocelyn VerVelde...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... Jim Weaver...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Dan Sowash...... 144 Rec Hall...... 865-2723 Strength Coach...... Cameron Davidson...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 863-1181 Athletic Trainer...... Scott Campbell...... 147D Rec Hall...... 867-0476 Team Physician...... Roberta Millard...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

Wrestling 238 A Recreation Hall Phone: 814-863-7460 Fax: 814-865-3894 Sport AD...... Rick Kaluza...... 101 BJC...... 865-7780 Strategic Communications...... Pat Donghia...... 101 BJC...... 865-1757 MAC...... TBD...... Greenberg...... 865-0407 Equipment...... Dan Sowash...... 144 Rec Hall...... 865-2723 Strength Coach...... Mike Schroeder...... Rec Hall Wt. Rm...... 865-9631 Athletic Trainer...... Dan Monthley...... 147D Rec Hall...... 865-2052 Team Physician...... Philip Bosha...... Ctr. for Sports Med...... 865-3566

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INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC SPORTS MEDICINE

Scott Lynch, MD Roberta Millard, MD Director of Athletic Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgeon Primary Care Sports Medicine [email protected] [email protected]

Wayne Sebastianelli, MD Peter Seidenberg, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon Primary Care Sports Medicine [email protected] [email protected]

Greg Billy, MD Dov Bader, MD Primary Care Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon [email protected] [email protected]

Philip Bosha, MD Paul Sherbondy, MD Primary Care Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon [email protected] [email protected]

Kathryn Gloyer, MD Primary Care Sports Medicine [email protected] Center for Sports Medicine...... 814-865-3566(answering/paging service 24/7) Mount Nittany Medical Center...... 814-231-7000 Emergency Room...... 814-234-6111 Penn State Police...... 814-863-1111

Athletic Site Phone Numbers • Bryce Jordan Center Weight Room...... 865-8883 • East Area Weight Room...... 865-5438 • Golf Pro Shop...... 865-4653 • Jeffrey Field...... 865-2272 • Lasch Weight Room...... 863-3121 • Medlar Field...... 865-8617 • McCoy Natatorium...... 865-1432 • Rec Hall Weight Room...... 863-3937 • Rec Hall Wrestling Room...... 865-1094 • Sarni Tennis Center...... 865-3430 • White Building Fencing Room...... 863-3576 • White Building Gymnastics Room...... 865-6634

Morgan Academic Center Greenberg Building, University Park, PA 16802-2119 Phone: 814-865-0407 Fax: 814-863-1539

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MAC Staff Russell Mushinsky...... Director Cheryl Anderson...... Assistant Director, Learning Services & Facilities & Learning Specialist Anna Belpedio...... Tutor Program Coordinator Robin Charles...... Administrative Support Assistant TBD...... Assistant Director, Student-Athlete Programming & Academic Counselor Kaleena Davidson...... Academic Counselor Kathy Early...... Administrative Support Coordinator and Assistant to the Director Linda Fetzer...... Administrative Support Assistant Mark Hinish...... Associate Director, Learning Services & Facilities & Academic Counselor Joey Ianiero...... Academic Counselor Rachel Kelly...... Administrative Support Assistant Todd Kulka...... Associate Director, Football Academic Support Services & Academic Counselor Neil Rager...... Academic Counselor Nicole Rao...... Learning Specialist Adam Stover...... Programmer/Systems Analyst Rosie Tarnowski...... Assistant Director, Football Academic Support Services & Academic Counselor Rasheed Ward...... Learning Specialist Jim Weaver...... Associate Director, Counseling, Eligibility & Compliance & Academic Counselor Kellynn Wilson...... Associate Director, Student-Athlete Programming & Academic Counselor Penn State College Advising Centers College of Agriculture...... 865-7521 College of Health and Human Development...... 865-2156 College of Arts and Architecture...... 865-9523 College of Information Sciences and Technology...... 865-8947 Smeal College of Business Administration...... 863-1947 College of the Liberal Arts...... 865-2545 Bellisario College of Communications...... 865-1503 College of Nursing...... 867-3066 College of Earth and Mineral Sciences...... 863-2751 Eberly College of Science...... 863-3889 College of Education...... 865-0488 Division of Undergraduate Studies...... 865-7576 College of Engineering...... 863-1033

Additional Important Phone Numbers University Information...... 865-4700 Financial Aid...... 865-6301 Morgan Academic Center...... 865-0407 Director of Athletics...... 865-1086 Emergency...... 9-1-1 Sports Information...... 865-1757 University Police Services...... 863-1111 Athletic Ticket Office...... 863-1000 State College Police...... 234-7150 E-Mail Help Line...... 865-4357 Mount Nittany Medical Center...... 231-7000 Computer Assistance...... 863-2494 Women’s Health (Sexual Violence)...... 863-2633 Sport Psychologist...... 865-0407 Counseling and Psychological Services...... 863-0395 Compliance & Ethics Hotline...... 1-800-560-1637 Escort Service...... 865-9255 Admissions...... 865-5471 Study Hall Bursar...... 865-6528 East Area Locker Room...... 865-9759 Registrar...... 865-6357 Rec. Hall...... 863-7084

59 PENN STATE HISTORY AND LEGENDS THE NITTANY LION CLUB

In Henry Varnum Poor’s famous land-grant frescoes in Old Main, the “Old Boys” panel shows nine men and one woman who were influential in shaping Penn State’s early history. The sole female in the fresco is Harriet McElwain who served as Lady Principal (forerunner of Dean of Women) from 1883 to 1901 as well as professor of history. McElwain was the first to hold the title of Registrar. Her complaints over primitive living conditions for women students in Old Main led to the construction of the Lady’s Cottage, Penn State’s first residence hall exclusively for women. A current practice of the Board of Trustees is to honor past University presidents by naming a building on the University Park campus in their honor. However, Atherton Hall is not named after George W. Atherton. Instead, Atherton Hall was built in 1938 as a women’s residence hall and named after President Atherton’s wife, Frances W. Atherton. Today, Atherton Hall houses the Schreyer Honors College. In 1887, the student body’s unanimous choice for Penn State’s school colors was pink and black. They were changed to blue and white in 1890. THE NITTANY LION MASCOT The Nittany Lion as Penn State’s mascot originated with Harrison D. “Joe” Mason ‘07. At a baseball game against Princeton in 1904, Mason and other members of Penn State’s team were shown a statue of Princeton’s famous Bengal tiger as an indication of the merciless treatment they could expect to encounter on the field. Since Penn State lacked a mascot, Mason replied with an instant fabrication of the Nittany Lion “fiercest beast of them all,” who could overcome even the tiger. Penn State went on to defeat Princeton that day. Over the next few years, Mason’s “Nittany Lion” won such widespread support among students, alumni, and fans that there was never any official vote on its adoption. The Nittany Lion is essentially an ordinary mountain lion (also known as a cougar, puma, or panther), a creature that roamed central Pennsylvania until the 1880’s (al- though unconfirmed sightings continued long after that time). By attaching the prefix “Nittany” to this beast, Mason gave Penn State a unique symbol that no other college or university could claim.

MOUNT NITTANY ALMA MATER The word “Nittany” seems to have been derived from For the glory of Old State, When we stood at a Native American term mean- ing “single mountain.” For her founders strong childhood’s gate, Shapeless (Since a number of Algonquian-speaking tribes and great, For the future in the hands of fate, Thou inhabited central Pennsylvania, the term cannot be that we wait, didst mold us, dear old traced to one single group.) These inhabitants applied Raise the song, raise the song. State, Dear old State, dear this description to the mountain that sepa- rates Penns old State. Valley and Nittany Valley, over- looking what is today Sing our love and loyalty, the community of State College and Penn State’s Sing our hopes that bright May no act of ours bring University Park campus. The first white settlers in the and free Rest, O mother shame, To one heart that 1700’s apparently adopted this term, or a corruption dear, with thee, loves thy name. May our of it, when they named that mountain, Mount Nittany All with thee, all with thee. lives but swell thy fame, or Nittany Mountain. Thus by the time Penn State Dear old State, dear old admitted its first students in 1859, the word “Nittany” State. was already in use. The Alma Mater was written by Fred Lewis Pattee and published in April 1901. (Pattee’s original version had six verses.) In 1975, the original “boy- hood’s gate” was changed to “childhood’s gate.” In addition, “into men” in the third stanza was changed to “Dear old State, dear old State.”

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STUDENT NITTANY LION CLUB The Student Nittany Lion Club is the first step to ensuring our Penn State Athletics’ tradition continues to thrive. By Joining the SNLC you support our incredible student-athletes and help to ensure the platform for national success.

Your $35.00 Annual Membership benefits include the following: • 5 NLC points per year ($250 value) • Priority ticketing for post season Bowl games • Exclusive Apparel, Events, Opportunities and More • Begin making a real impact on Penn State Athletics

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Contact Us: Nittany Lion Club 147 Bryce Jordan Center University Park, PA 16802 814-865-9462 [email protected]

61 THE VARSITY ‘S’ CLUB

HISTORY The Varsity ‘S’ Club was created as a way to keep Penn State alumni athletes, managers, cheerleaders, mascots and managers connected with their sport teams, Intercollegiate Athletics, and teammates. It was also created as a way to continue supporting our athletic programs through Club involvement and interaction within the Penn State and local community. We have expanded our member benefits and continue to look for creative ways to support our current varsity athletic teams and promote the positive impact Penn State student-athletes have on our local communities and youth.

PURPOSE The purpose of the “Varsity ‘S’ Club is to perpetuate the Penn State Athletic tradition and promote unity among the university and alumni players, coaches, managers, cheerleaders and mascots for their mutual benefit.

MEMBERSHIP Membership in the Varsity ‘S’ Club is open to former Penn State varsity alumni athletes, cheerleaders, mascots, and managers who graduated from Penn State. Being a member enables you to remain connected to your team, the university, intercollegiate athletics, and teammates. It offers you the opportunity to support your alma mater and provides the foundation for cultivating old and new relationships with former players, coaches, and managers. Membership is free to all University Park alumni student athletes. This has been made possible with the support of the Nittany Lion Club.

MEMBER BENEFITS As a member of the Varsity ‘S’ Club, you will receive the following member benefits each year: • Invitation to Varsity ‘S’ Day Tailgate, Pre-game Letter winners Tunnel, and access to purchase foot- ball tickets for the game • Complimentary Penn State Sports Pass (excludes Football, Men’s Ice Hockey, Wrestling matches, or championships, invitational or international events in any sport) • Invitations to athletic team reunions • Varsity ‘S’ Newsletters exclusively for members via email • Two awards presented each year at the annual Student-Athlete Advisory Board Academic Achievement Banquet • A one-time credit of 10 points to you Nittany Lion Club (NLC) account for your gift. • Exclusive ordering windows for Varsity S licensed apparel

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