STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2021-22 By Signing below, I agree that I have received, read, understand, had an opportunity to ask questions and receive satisfactory answers, and agree to the comply with, the policies and procedures included in this Student-Athlete Handbook. I further acknowledge and agree that Georgia State University and/or the Athletic Department may update these policies from time- to-time and I’m responsible for complying with such current policies and procedures. Sign Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________________ Print Name: ____________________________________ Table of Contents Georgia State Athletics Department Mission and Vision ..................................................................................................4 Georgia State Athletics COVID Protocol..........................................................................................................................5 Athletics Staff Directory....................................................................................................................................................7 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................9 NCAA ...............................................................................................................................................................................9 Student-Athlete Expectations ..........................................................................................................................................10 Sportsmanship ....................................................................................................................................................10 Academic Integrity .............................................................................................................................................10 Ethical Conduct ..................................................................................................................................................10 Hazing ................................................................................................................................................................10 Sensitive/Confidential Information ....................................................................................................................10 Social Media ......................................................................................................................................................11 Sexual Misconduct .............................................................................................................................................11 Safe Zone ...........................................................................................................................................................11 Non-Discrimination Policy .............................................................................................................................................12 Student Complaints Procedure ........................................................................................................................................12 Student-Athlete Disciplinary Policy ...............................................................................................................................12 Academic Support ...........................................................................................................................................................15 Academic Honesty .............................................................................................................................................15 Mandatory Advisement ......................................................................................................................................16 PAWS .................................................................................................................................................................16 GoSOLAR..........................................................................................................................................................16 Campus Advisement ..........................................................................................................................................17 Registration, Holds, Add/Drop/Withdrawal .......................................................................................................17 Dropping a Class ................................................................................................................................................17 Academic Athletic Records ................................................................................................................................18 Academic Monitoring ........................................................................................................................................18 Student-Athlete Learning Labs .......................................................................................................................................18 Tutorial Assistance Program ...........................................................................................................................................20 Academic Policies and Procedures .................................................................................................................................22 Plus/Minus Grading ...........................................................................................................................................22 Grades of C in Major/ Minor .............................................................................................................................22 Repeat to Replace ..............................................................................................................................................22 Class Attendance Policy .....................................................................................................................................22 Class Absences Policy ........................................................................................................................................22 Academic Regulations: Scholastic Discipline ...................................................................................................23 Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) ...................................................................................................................23 New Student Orientation ....................................................................................................................................23 Freshman Learning Communities ......................................................................................................................24 Career Services/Life Skills .............................................................................................................................................24 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) .................................................................................................25 Compliance .....................................................................................................................................................................26 Initial Eligibility ................................................................................................................................................26 Transfer Eligibility ............................................................................................................................................26 Seasons of Competition ....................................................................................................................................26 Student-Athlete Transfer Request Procedure ....................................................................................................26 One-Time Transfer Exception ...........................................................................................................................27 Voluntary Withdraw ..........................................................................................................................................27 Tryout Policy .....................................................................................................................................................27 Amateurism/Eligibility ......................................................................................................................................28 Interim Name, Image and Likeness “NIL” Policy ............................................................................................28 2 Use of Name and Image ....................................................................................................................................29 Agents ...............................................................................................................................................................29 Vehicle Registration ..........................................................................................................................................30 Athletic Equipment and Apparel ......................................................................................................................30 Countable Athletically-Related Activity (CARA) ...........................................................................................30