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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2020-21 University of Nebraska Student-Athlete Handbook Table of Contents 2020-21 Nebraska Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 From the Athletic Director .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Welcome to Nebraska ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic Excellence ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6-8 Athletic Recognition ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Athletic Support ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Academic Support ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11-14 Life Skills ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15-17 Conduct ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18-19 Eligibility Requirements/NCAA Rules & Regulations....................................................................................................................................20-26 Sports Participation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Medical Information..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28-29 Sports Psychology ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Performance Nutrition ................................................................................................................................................................................. 31-32 Strength and Conditioning ................................................................................................................................................................................ 33 Athletic Facilities .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34-37 University Facilities & Services .....................................................................................................................................................................38-41 Quick Reference Guide...................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Student-athletes are responsible for being familiar with and abiding by the information presented in the Student- Athlete Handbook. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Credits Project Coordinators Caleb Hawley Shamus McKnight Cover Design Eden Grose Photo Credits Scott Bruhn, Isabel Thalken, Lydia Asplin, Josh Wenger, Maddie Washburn, Peyton Stoike and UNL Photo Services All Information is accurate as of June 1, 2020. 2 2020-21 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2020-21 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester and Three-Week Session Spring Semester Aug. 17 Fall Semester begins - classes start on Jan. 4 First day UNL offices are open in 2021 asynchronous, remote learning basis Jan. 11 Spring Semester begins Late Registration begins Late Registration begins ($100 late registration fee assessed) ($100 late registration fee charged) Aug. 24 In-person instruction will begin for courses that have an in-person component Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Day Last day for late registrations and adds (Student & Staff Holiday) Aug. 28 Last day to drop a full semester course Jan. 19 Last day for late registrations and adds and receive 100 percent refund Last day to drop a full semester Last day to file a drop to remove course and receive 100 percent refund course from student’s record Jan. 22 Last day to drop a full semester Aug. 29 - Oct. 28 All course withdrawals noted with a course and receive 75 percent refund grade of “W” on academic record Aug. 31 - Nov. 29 Open registration for Fall 2020 Last day to file a drop to remove course Three-Week Session from student's record Sept. 4 Last day to drop a full semester course Jan. 23 - April 9 All course withdrawals noted with and receive 75 percent refund a “W” on academic record Sept. 7 Labor Day (UNL Offices Open/Classes will meet) Jan. 29 Last day to withdraw from a full Sept. 11 Last day to withdraw from a full semester semester course and receive course and receive 50 percent refund Sept. 11 Final day to apply for a degree 50 percent refund in December ($25.00 application fee) Final day to apply for a degree in May Sept. 12 Tuition and fee payment deadline ($25 application fee) Sept. 18 Last day to withdraw from a full semester Feb. 5 Last day to withdraw from a full semester course and receive 25 percent refund course and receive 25 percent refund Oct. 2 Last day to change a course registration Feb. 12 Tuition and fee payment deadline to or from “Pass/No Pass” Oct. 26 - Nov. 10 Priority Registration for Spring Semester March 1 - May 16 Open Registration for Oct. 28 Last day to withdraw from Summer Sessions 2021 begins one or more courses for the term March 5 Last day to change a course registration Nov. 11 - Jan. 10 Open Registration for Spring Semester to or from "Pass/No Pass" Nov. 19-20 Last days of classes March 14-21 Spring Vacation (UNL offices are open Nov. 21-25 Fall Semester Final Exams Monday through Friday) Nov. 26-28 Thanksgiving Vacation (UNL Offices closed) March 22 - April 6 Priority Registration begins for Nov. 30 First day of classes (Three Week Session) Dec. 1 Last day for late registrations and adds 2021 Fall Semester (Three Week Session) April 9 Last day to withdraw from one or more Dec. 1 Last day to drop a class and receive a 100% courses for the term refund (Three Week Session) April 7 - Aug. 22 Open Registration for 2021 Fall Semester Dec. 4 Last day to drop a class and receive a partial April 26 - May 1 Last week of classes refund (Three Week Session) May 1 Last day of classes Last day to file a drop to remove a course from student’s record (Three Week Session) May 3-7 Spring Semester Final Exams Dec. 5-16 All course withdrawals noted with a grade of May 7 Spring Semester Graduate Commencement “W” on academic record (Three Week Session) and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Dec. 9 Last day to change a course registration to or May 8 Spring Semester Commencement from “Pass/No Pass” (Three Week Session) Dec. 16 Last day to withdraw from one or more For full information and changes, visit: courses (Three Week Session) www.unl.edu/regrec/academic-calendar Dec. 18 Classes end and final examinations (Three Week Session) Dec. 18 Fall Semester Graduate Commencement Dec. 19 Fall Semester Commencement Dec. 24 - Jan. 3 Holiday Closedown (UNL Offices are closed) 2020-21 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 3 FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Dear Nebraska Student-Athletes, On behalf of the Nebraska Athletic Department, I would like to welcome you to the 2020-21 academic year. Our administration, coaches, faculty and staff are all excited to help you experience another year of success in Academics, Athletics and Life. The past several months have been unlike any other time in our lifetimes, as we have been presented with a difficult set of challenges. As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, I assure you that the top priority in Nebraska Athletics is the health and safety of our student-athletes. The decisions our administration has made over the past few months and those that we make going forward are with your best interest in mind. The upcoming year will look different for all of us, and there is uncertainty about exactly how our 2020-21 athletic seasons will look. What is certain is that you are in a great place to have the best possible student-athlete experience in the country --The University of Nebraska. The resources we provide for our student-athletes measure up with any school in the country. Those of you that stayed on campus during the spring months saw first-hand the commitment of our athletic staff. Notably our nutrition,