2017-18 STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Mailing Address: Graves Building Box 354070 University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195 Quick Facts I. Welcome _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4 Name: University of Washington Location: Seattle, Washington II. Student-Athlete Rights and Responsibilities _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 Web Address: www.gohuskies.com 99Student-Athlete Conduct 8 Founded: November 4, 1861 99Academic Responsibilities 8 Enrollment: 28,000 undergraduates 99Social and Community Responsibilities 10 (42,000 total) 99Sportsmanship and Athletic Responsibilities 11 Athletic Director: Jennifer Cohen 99Disciplinary Process and Suspension 12 Nickname: Huskies 99UW Athletics Policy on Transgender Student- Mascot: Dubs Athlete Inclusion 12 Colors: Purple and Gold 99Eligibility 13 School Song: Bow Down to Washington 99Student-Athete Grievance 21 Conference: Pac-12 99Sport Adminstrator Contact Information 21 99Financial Aid 31 University of Washington Fight Song Bow Down to Washington, III. Student-Athlete Services and Wellness _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 38 Bow Down to Washington, 99Student-Athlete Academic Services 39 Mighty Are the Men Who Wear 99Leadership, Enrichment, & Development 45 the Purple and the Gold, 99Sports Medicine 50 Joyfully We Welcome Them 99Sport Psychology 54 Within the Victors’ Fold. 99Nutrition 55 We Will Carve Their Names In the Hall of Fame 99Strength and Conditioning 56 To Preserve the Memory of Our Devotion. 99Equipment 57 Heaven Help the Foes of Washington; They’re Trembling at the Feet IV. Governing Bodies Of Mighty Washington. 99NCAA and Pac-12 Information 59 The Boys Are There With Bells, Their Fighting Blood Excels, It’s Harder to Push Them Over the Line Than Pass the Dardanelles. Victory the Cry of Washington ... Leather Lungs Together With a Rah! Rah! Rah! And O’er the Land Our Loyal Band Will Sing the Glory Of Washington Forever. NOTE: Use the “Find” command to locate specific sections of interest (e.g. Financial aid, eligibility). University of Washington Athletics Department 2 University of Washington Athletics Department 2 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS We are proud to have you here as part of the Husky family and we are committed to providing you with the resources you need to achieve all of your goals. This student-athlete handbook is an important tool for all student-athletes. The Huskies have experienced tremendous success in every facet of campus life and demonstrate passion, pride, and commitment that is matched by the dedicated coaches, staff, and faculty here at the University of Washington. Success on this level is a testament to the hard work and dedication that you have committed to your sport and to your academic endeavors. We are thrilled that you have chosen to spend your collegiate years as a Husky, and the Athletic Department is here to support you as you work to grow and develop as leaders who will positively impact your communities. We encourage you to take full advantage of the support services that are provided to you through your coaches, trainers, advisors, tutors, and athletic department staff. You will find information presented in the handbook that is critical to your success here at UW. Please take the time to review it, and understand and follow the policies and procedures that we have in place. Director of Athletics Jen Cohen These policies and procedures are for your benefit. If you have questions, do not hesitate to talk to your head coach or speak to the athletic department administrator who oversees your sport. Thank you for all that you do to make this an amazing place - it is great to be a Husky! “We are thrilled that you have chosen to spend your collegiate years as a Husky...” -Jen Cohen Director of Athletics University of Washington Athletics Department 4 TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE Washington student-athletes have consistently demonstrated that competition at the highest intercollegiate level can be combined with a successful and rewarding educational experience. UW student-athletes graduate at a high rate and continue on as leaders at the local, regional and national levels. Success in the classroom continues to be a central focus for Washington student-athletes. Coaches and student-athletes alike share the same commitment and dedication to excellence. As such, each student-athlete has the responsibility to fulfill clear expectations. These include: • Understanding that earning a degree through a broad-based academic experience is the primary goal of the student. • Meeting all academic responsibilities, including regular class attendance and the completion of all assignments in a timely manner. • Complying with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, the Pac-12 and the University; understanding that it is each student’s responsibility to be fully aware of the rules and regulations. • Striving to be involved as a full-fledged member of the University community and making a strong effort to derive as much as possible out of the educational experience. This includes establishing open and mature relationships with faculty and the student body at large. • Understanding the support resources that are available in Student-Athlete Academic Services and the greater University; assuming the responsibility to seek help when it is needed. • Understanding that the assumption of personal responsibility is at the heart of the educational experience. All student-athletes should constantly be aware that they are extremely visible and represent the University, the Athletics Department, and their team. Upper-class student-athletes should consciously strive to serve as exemplary role models for new student-athletes. University of Washington Athletics Department 4 Student-Athlete Handbook 5 UW STUDENT-ATHLETE STANDARDS The Student-Athlete Handbook provides an overview of some of the most important NCAA, Pac-12, and University rules and policies which all student-athletes must understand and follow. Unfortunately, it is not possible to include all the NCAA, Pac-12, and University rules and policies in this handbook. Therefore, it is important that student-athletes err on the side of caution and ask questions of the coaches and University of Washington (UW) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) staff members before engaging in any activity that might jeopardize their eligibility or result in a violation of NCAA, Pac-12, or University rules and policies. As a student-athlete, you are subject to additional NCAA, Pac-12, ICA, and team policies during your career at the University. Participation in intercollegiate athletics at the University of Washington is a privilege and a unique opportunity during a college career. A student-athlete does not have a right to participate, or to continue to participate, in intercollegiate athletics. A student- athlete benefits from athletics by having the opportunity to develop potential as a skilled performer; to grow emotionally, socially and intellectually; to travel as a representative of the University; and to learn to become a productive team member. The ICA is proud of its student-athletes and is pleased to have them represent the University in athletic competition. The University expects its student-athletes to train and strive for their highest degree of athletic excellence, to demonstrate academic honesty and integrity, and to conduct themselves as responsible citizens. Student-athletes must abide by all University, NCAA, and Pac-12 codes, rules, regulations and policies, and with all state and federal laws. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (ACIA) The Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics advises the President of the University of Washington on all matters related to: institutional control of the athletics department; the academic and financial integrity of intercollegiate athletics; the academic and personal well-being of student-athletes; and the accountability of the Athletics Department to the values and goals of the University. The Committee is appointed by the President and faculty senate, includes the Faculty Representative to the Pac-12 and NCAA, other faculty members, representatives from the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Office of Student Life, and Undergradute Academic Affairs. University of Washington Athletics Department 6 STUDENT- ATHLETE RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES University of Washington Athletics Department 6 Student-Athlete Handbook 7 THE WASHINGTON WAY The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Washington expects its student-athletes to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that embodies and reflects the values and traditions associated with the University of Washington. This is “The Washington Way.” Participation in intercollegiate athletics is not a right. It is a privilege and opportunity accompanied by important responsibilities. Student-athletes are high-profile representatives of the University of Washington, and their behavior is closely scrutinized by their peers, the campus community, the citizens of Seattle and the State of Washington, and the media. The actions of a single student-athlete can reflect positively or negatively on both the individual student-athlete and his or her team and coaches, the Athletics Department and the entire University. Thus, student-athletes should represent themselves and the University with honesty and integrity at all times and in all of their pursuits – in the classroom, in competition and in the community. Student-athletes shall abide by this Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, the Athletics Department’s