WELCOME TO UW A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Welcome to the 2014-15 season at the University of Washington. We are excited to have you here as part of the Husky family and we are committed to providing you with the resources you need to achieve your goals, both academically and athletically. This student-athlete handbook is an important tool for all student-athletes. Last year the Huskies experienced tremendous success as many of our teams participated in post-season competition, and achieved national recognition. 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 strive to reach new heights both on the playing field and in the classroom. We encourage you to take full advantage the support services that are provided to you through your coaches, trainers, tutors and athletic department staff. You will find information presented in the handbook that is critical to your success both as a student and as an athlete. Please take the time to review it, and understand and follow the policies and procedures that we have in place. 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. We are looking forward to another great year for Husky Athletics. Welcome - it’s great to be a Husky! Scott Woodward Director of Athletics 120 Additional details to the above are included in the complete copy of the Student-Athlete Handbook at www.gohuskies.com. WASHINGTON FACTS AND TRADITION WASHINGTON FACTS AND TRADITION UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON QUICK FACTS Name — University of Washington Location — Seattle, Washington Web Address — www.gohuskies.com Mailing Address — Graves Building, Box 354070, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195 Founded — November 4, 1861 Enrollment — 28,000 undergraduates, 42,000 total students Athletic Director — Scott Woodward Nickname — Huskies Mascot — Dubs Colors — Purple and Gold School Song — Bow Down to Washington Conference — Pac-12 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FIGHT SONG Bow Down to Washington, Of Mighty Washington. Bow Down to Washington, The Boys Are There With Bells, Mighty Are the Men Who Wear Their Fighting Blood Excels, the Purple and the Gold, It’s Harder to Push Them Over the Line Joyfully We Welcome Them Than Pass the Dardanelles. Within the Victors’ Fold. Victory the Cry of Washington ... We Will Carve Their Names In the Hall of Fame Leather Lungs Together To Preserve the Memory of Our Devotion. With a Rah! Rah! Rah! Heaven Help the Foes of Washington; And O’er the Land Our Loyal Band They’re Trembling at the Feet Will Sing the Glory Of Washington Forever. ATHLETIC GOVERNING BODIES National Collegiate Athletic Association The University of Washington is a Division FCS member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The NCAA’s basic mission is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body. NCAA National Office P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 317-917-6222 www.ncaa.org Additional details to the above are included in the complete copy of the Student-Athlete Handbook at www.gohuskies.com. 121 WASHINGTON FACTS AND TRADITION Pacific-12 Conference The Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12) is composed of the following institutions: University of Arizona Arizona State University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Colorado University of Oregon Oregon State University Stanford University University of Southern California University of Utah University of Washington Washington State University Pac-12 Conference Office 360 3rd St., 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94017 Phone: 415-580-4200 www.pac-12.org Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics The Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics will advise the President of the University of Washington on all matters related to: institutional control of the athletics program; 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 includes the Faculty Representative to the Pac-12 and NCAA, other faculty members, representatives from the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Office of Student Affairs, and University Relations. TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE The success of today has a strong foundation in the past. Washington student-athletes have consistently dem- onstrated that competition at the highest intercollegiate level can be combined with a successful and rewarding educational experience. 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 (SAAS) 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. 122 Additional details to the above are included in the complete copy of the Student-Athlete Handbook at www.gohuskies.com. WASHINGTON FACTS AND TRADITION VISION STATEMENT FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES At the University of Washington, student-athletes will have the best possible opportunity to reach their full potential in athletics and academics. Student-athletes will receive individual care and guidance in an environment that demands responsibility and accountability. Student-athletes will be recognized for excellence in both athletics and academics, and will have the opportunity to achieve personal growth through career and community building events. When student-athletes graduate, they will feel that they have maximized their potential as a student, as an athlete and as a person, and they will have the necessary skills and training to succeed in their future endeavors. As a result of their positive experience at the University of Washington, student-athletes will desire to maintain an on-going relationship with the Athletic Department and the University at large. STUDENT-ATHLETE STANDARDS The planner and the online Student-Athlete Handbook attempt to provide 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. It is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with the rules and regulations of each unit, and if you have any questions or concerns, take the initiative to get answers. 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 athletic department 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