Dear Longhorns: We are pleased to start this 2017-18 academic year with you! The Texas Athletics staff is 400-plus employees strong, and all are dedicated to helping each of you fulfill your academic and athletics goals. At Texas, we value integrity, excellence, teamwork, diversity and inclusion, creativity, accountability and loyalty. Our University is world ranked, with excellent faculty and staff, nearly 500,000 living alumni, unique traditions and high standards. Take the opportunity to et to know our staff and embrace the campus community and great city of Austin as resources. Your time here goes very quickly, so cherish every moment! This manual features information, policies and procedures to help you progress as a student-athlete. Enjoy the unwavering support and services you receive here, and learn and develop your tools for success. Study hard. Compete to the fullest. Be a leader. Above all, remember to represent yourself, the University and Texas Athletics with class and integrity. The Eyes of Texas are upon you! Have a great year, and Hook ‘em, Horns! Mike Perrin Chris Plonsky Men’s Athletics Director Women’s Athletics Director and Executive Senior Associate AD/Men’s & Women’s External Services Welcome to Texas The University of Texas Eligibility and Compliance Sports Medicine Athletics Councils ........................................... 8 Athletics & Academic Eligibility Sports Medicine Athletics Facilities Map & Access ...................9 Consensual Relationship Prohibition......32 Healthcare Resources .................................. 45 Mission & Vision Statements ..........................3 Continued Receipt of Benefits .................31 Overview........................................................ 45 Student-Athlete Code of Conduct Employment with Sport-Specific Staff....32 Reporting Injuries and Illnesses .................. 45 and Expectations ............................... 10-11 Enrollment Changes ................................ 31 Student-Athletes’ Rights & Responsibilities Texas Athletics Achievements .................... 6-7 Five-Year Clock ....................................... 31 Protected Health Information ............. 46-47 Texas Athletics Goals & Objectives ............ 4-5 Graduate Students ................................... 31 Student-Athletes’ Responsibilities ......... 47 Participation in Athletics After Departure Student Services Student-Athletes’ Rights ......................... 46 from the Program .................................32 Academic Team .............................................14 Transferring from Texas ......................... 31 Health, Safety, and Performance Enhancement Intro to Student Services ......................... 12-13 Rules Compliance ............................................ 30 Fueling Opportunities ..............................51 HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices ... 63-64 Academic Support & Resources Financial Aid Information Management of Sports Concussion .. 48-49 Academic Facilities ...................................18 Additional Financial Assistance ............... 44 NCAA Fast Facts: Nutritional Academic Support (Study Hall)...............18 Athletics Scholarship .............................. 43 Book Loan Program .................................19 Supplements ......................................... 51 Athletics Scholarship Disbursement .... 43 GradesFirst ................................................18 Performance Nutrition Program Athletics Scholarship for Laptop Loan Program ..............................19 Overview ................................................51 Summer School .................................... 43 Tutor Appointments .................................18 Performance Team ................................. 48 Emergency Loans Available TeamWorks ...............................................18 Preventive Screening Program ............. 48 to All Students ...................................... 44 Being a Successful Student Return-to-Learn Guidelines .............. 49-50 Federal Pell Grant .....................................44 Academic Integrity ...................................17 Return-to-Learn Management Plan ........50 NCAA Student Assistance Fund ............. 44 Attendance and Engagement ...................15 Strength Training Programs .................. 50 Post-Eligibility Aid .................................. 44 Communication Expectations .................16 Supplements ............................................ 51 University Charges Not Covered FERPA........................................................17 Weight Room Procedures ...................... 50 by Athletics Scholarships ..................... 43 Missing Classes for Travel and Weight Training Facilities ...................... 50 NCAA Compliance Competition ..........................................15 Institutional Drug Education Academic Misconduct ..............................34 Personal Information ...............................16 and Testing Program Complimentary Admissions ................... 38 Student Honor Code .................................17 Differences in Sanctions ..........................57 Countable Athletically-Related Talking to Faculty .....................................15 Disposition of Positive Test Results .........54 The Importance of the Syllabus ...............15 Activities....................................................38 Drug Education ....................................... 52 Understanding the Academic Calendar ..15 Disciplinary Action ..................................40 Institutional Drug Testing Notification ..52 Web-Based Courses ..................................16 Extra Benefits/Preferential Treatment ... 36 Institutional Drug Testing Protocol: Courses & Majors Head Coach Control .................................34 Procedural Guidelines ..................... 60-62 Academic Advising ...................................20 Information for Your Guests ................... 38 Method of Institutional Testing .............. 54 Core Curriculum and Flags .....................20 NCAA Agent Rules ...................................33 NCAA Banned Substances ...................... 53 Major Selection .........................................20 Occasional Meals ......................................36 Penalties: University Rules One-Time Exception (OTE) .....................21 Outside Competition ............................... 36 and Regulations .....................................58 Q-Drops .....................................................21 Reporting Issues .......................................11 Philosophy .................................................52 Registration ...............................................20 Recruitment ............................................. 34 Reinstatement ...........................................58 Connect! Sports Wagering .............................................35 Response for Unexcused Absence .......... 58 Safe Harbor Program ...............................59 HornsLink .................................................21 Overview of Academic Eligibility Sanctions for Positive Tests ................ 55-57 Social Media ..............................................21 Full-Time Enrollment ..............................30 Staff Responsibility .................................. 52 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.....21 Progress Toward Degree ..........................30 Texas Athletics Diversity and Step Down Provision ................................58 Inclusion Committee .............................21 Principles of Sportsmanship ............... 41-42 Substance Abuse Assessment The Bevo Cup ............................................21 and Treatment .......................................59 Suspension ................................................57 Campus Carry Info. for Students ............. 75 Termination ..............................................58 Tobacco Use ..............................................58 Communications ................................. 28-29 Lettering Criteria ................................ 22-26 Insurance and Medical Expense Coverage ....................................................... 65 The T-Association: Longhorns for Life ..... 22 Ticket Procedures for Student-Athletes .... 27 Prohibition of Sexual Assault Policy Prohibition of Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, Interpersonal Violence, and Stalking ............................................... 66-75 1 Texas Athletics The University of Texas at Austin – Mission, Purpose, Values & Code of Conduct Mission The mission of The University of Texas at Austin is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research, and public service. The university provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalau- reate through doctoral and special professional educational levels. The University contributes to the advancement of society through research, creative activity, scholarly inquiry, and the development of new knowledge. The university preserves and promotes the arts, benefits the state’s economy, serves the citizens through public pro- grams and provides other public service. Core Purpose To transform lives for the benefit of society. Core Values Learning - A caring community, all of us students, helping one another grow. Discovery - Expanding knowledge and human understanding. Freedom - To seek the truth and express it. Leadership - The will to excel