Table of Figures Article 4 Organization Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 4-1 Division II Organizational Structure...30 17-1 Maximum Number of Contests and 4-2 Association Governance structure.31 Dates of Competition for Each 4-3 NCAA Integrity Model Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 17-2 Playing and Practice Seasons 7-3 Countable and noncountable 5-1 Division II Legislative Process Athletically Related Activities... 267 17-4 Future Winter Break Periods..270 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Article 20 Division Membership 14-1 Relationships between Academic 20-1 General Requirements for Division ll Requirements, Financial Aid and 20-2 Division ll Membership Process prior to 14-2 Initial Eligibility February 1, 2015 14-3 Application of Progress-Toward-Degree 20-2 Division ll Membership Process Requirements(per Bylaw 14.4) (effective after 2/1/15) 07 (Effective August 1, 2016) 14-4 Summary of Division lI Progress- Article 21 Committees Toward-Degree Requirements 21-1 Division ll Sports Committee (Effective August 1, 2016)..............153 Membership 14-5 Progress-Toward-Degree Flowchart (Effective August 1, 2016 )... Article 31 Executive Regulations 14-6 Permissible and Nonpermissible 31-1 Summary of the Elements in the Activities for a Student Manager.. 155 Administration of finances for ncaa 14-7 Two-Year College Transfer Requirements Championships (Effective August 1, 2016) Article 32 Enforcement policies and procedures 14-1 Relationships between Aca uirements. financial Aid and 32-1 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Eligibility(Effective August 1, 2018)... 157 32-2 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Article 15 Financial Aid 15-1 Financial Aid Maximum Limits 15-2 How to Determine a Counter Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled student-Athletes 16-1 Participation Awards 16-2 Championship Awards. 183 16-3 Special Achievement Awards 2016-17 Division 1-August
vi 2016-17 Division II – August Table of Figures Article 4 Organization 4-1 Division II Organizational Structure............30 4-2 Association Governance Structure..............31 4-3 NCAA Integrity Model......................................32 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 5-1 Division II Legislative Process........................46 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements 14-1 Relationships between Academic Requirements, Financial Aid and Eligibility .......................................................150 14-2 Initial Eligibility ................................................151 14-3 Application of Progress-Toward-Degree Requirements (per Bylaw 14.4) (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................153 14-4 Summary of Division II ProgressToward-Degree Requirements (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................153 14-5 Progress-Toward-Degree Flowchart (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................154 14-6 Permissible and Nonpermissible Activities for a Student Manager..........155 14-7 Two-Year College Transfer Requirements (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................156 14-1 Relationships between Academic Requirements, Financial Aid and Eligibility (Effective August 1, 2018)......157 Article 15 Financial Aid 15-1 Financial Aid Maximum Limits...................171 15-2 How to Determine a Counter.....................172 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes 16-1 Participation Awards.....................................183 16-2 Championship Awards..................................183 16-3 Special Achievement Awards.....................184 Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 17-1 Maximum Number of Contests and Dates of Competition for Each Sport...............................................................264 17-2 Playing and Practice Seasons.....................265 17-3 Countable and Noncountable Athletically Related Activities................267 17-4 Future Winter Break Periods........................270 Article 20 Division Membership 20-1 General Requirements for Division II Membership ................................................305 20-2 Division II Membership Process prior to February 1, 2015.........................................306 20-2 Division II Membership Process (effective after 2/1/15) ...............................307 Article 21 Committees 21-1 Division II Sports Committee Membership ................................................325 Article 31 Executive Regulations 31-1 Summary of the Elements in the Administration of Finances for NCAA Championships..........................................347 Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 32-1 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Case ................................................................361 32-2 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Appeals Case ...............................................362
User's Guide L MANUAL FORMAT LARGE PAGE/LARGE TYPE The 8%x 11-inch page size and large type size facilitate effective and efficient ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS At the beginning of each article an abbreviated table of contents assists the user in locating specific information ONSTITUTION, ARTICLE4 NOTE: The PDF version of this Manual will hyper- link directly to the displayed page number. Organization 二3≥ Dvision I Management CounciL- GENERAL PRINCIPLES 4.01 General Principles General principles that are considered of par- ticular importance in helping the user under- sed of institutional stand the rationale for the detailed regulation that follow are presented at the beginning of ed revenue through allocations made to each divi- 19哪mw副m7 ndude ar least all source of revenue evisrin 4.01._2.2 Champion T' Members are guaranteed access to national championships. CAdete I/996 DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS 01.2.3 Membership Services. ['] Members through the Associarion's Following the general principles articles is a section in which definitions and applications are provided for a num- ber of the more important words or terms 改hm used in that article ed in this Manual, refers to the Nacional Collegiate Athletic on. a diverse four-year colleges and DECIMAL NUMBERING WITH TOPIC HEADINGS relationships with the any (so The decimal numbering system provides 4. 023 On The sta efficiency and flexibility. Section headings, at least the fourth subsection level, and An ineprsenting, saikal or other temporary leave for a period not euceding 12 cankdstiturion or conferee for further subsections where appropri- ate, assist the user in identifying the sec- tion content, thus facilitating ready access to pertinent regulations. This system also facilitates a "hanging indention"presen- tation, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section VOTING REQUIREMENTS BLEED TABS mbols for voting requirements appear after a"bleed tab"on each each regulation. See page ix for a complete helps the user turn to the explanation of all symbols. desired article quickly 2016-17 Division //-August
vii 4ORGANIZATION 21 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles. ..........................................................21 4.02 Definitions and Applications. .....................................21 4.1 Executive Committee. ...................................................22 4.3 Division II Presidents Council. ....................................23 4.7 Division II Management Council. ..............................24 4.9 Committees/Cabinets. ..................................................26 4.10 Division II Administrative Committee. ....................26 4.12 Division II Planning and Finance Committee. .....26 4.13 Geographical Areas. .......................................................27 4.01 General Principles. 4.01.1 Structure. [*] e Association’s administrative structure shall include an Executive Committee comprised of institutional presidents or chancellors that oversees Association-wide issues and shall ensure that each division operates consistent with the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles of the Association (see Constitution 1 and 2). In addition, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of institutional presidents or chancellors to set forth the policies, rules and regulations for operating the division. Further, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of athletics administrators and faculty athletics representatives (and in Division III, institutional presidents or chancellors) to make recommendations to the division’s body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05) 4.01.2 Guarantees. [*] e Association’s overall governance structure guarantees its members the following: (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1 Budget Allocations. [*] Members are guaranteed revenue through allocations made to each division from the Association’s general operating revenue. Division II shall receive at least 4.37 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. Division III shall receive at least 3.18 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1.1 General Operating Revenue. [*] General operating revenue, as used in this section, shall include at least all sources of revenue existing as of January 9, 1996, including revenue from contracts for these existing sources and revenue from any modi ed, extended or successor contract for such sources. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2 Championships. [*] Members are guaranteed access to national championships. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.3 Membership Services. [*] Members are guaranteed services provided through the Association’s national o ce at least at the level provided as of January 9, 1996 (e.g., membership services, statistics, research). (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.4 Special Programs. [*] Members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs operating at the time of the adoption of this legislation (e.g., the catastrophic-injury insurance program, the drugtesting program). In addition, members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs that were considered by the NCAA Council or Presidents Commission by the spring of 1995 and began operating after the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.02 Denitions and Applications. 4.02.1 Association. [*] e “Association,” as used in this Manual, refers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a diverse, voluntary, unincorporated Association of four-year colleges and universities, conferences, a liated associations and other educational institutions. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.02.2 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institution’s faculty or administrative sta who is designated by the institution’s president or chancellor or other appropriate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution’s relationships with the NCAA and its conference(s), if any (see also Constitution 6.1.3). (Revised: 10/3/05) 4.02.3 On The Sta. On the sta , as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences who are eligible to serve on committees or as o cers or representatives of the Association, is dened as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular sta function representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a sta member at that institution or conference. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be 2013-14 Division II – July 4ORGANIZATION User’s Guide I. MANUAL FORMAT BLEED TABS A “bleed tab” on each page helps the user turn to the desired article quickly. DECIMAL NUMBERING WITH TOPIC HEADINGS The decimal numbering system provides efficiency and flexibility. Section headings, to at least the fourth subsection level, and for further subsections where appropriate, assist the user in identifying the section content, thus facilitating ready access to pertinent regulations. This system also facilitates a “hanging indention” presentation, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section. DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS Following the general principles in most articles is a section in which definitions and applications are provided for a number of the more important words or terms used in that article. GENERAL PRINCIPLES General principles that are considered of particular importance in helping the user understand the rationale for the detailed regulations that follow are presented at the beginning of appropriate articles. ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS At the beginning of each article an abbreviated table of contents assists the user in locating specific information. NOTE: The PDF version of this Manual will hyperlink directly to the displayed page number. LARGE PAGE/LARGE TYPE The 81/2 x 11-inch page size and large type size facilitate effective and efficient use of the Manual. VOTING REQUIREMENTS Symbols for voting requirements appear after each regulation. See page ix for a complete explanation of all symbols. 2016-17 Division II – August
I ORGANIZATION OF ARTICLES IN THREE DISTINCT CATEGORIES All regulations governing the administration of intercollegiate athletics appear in the bylaws. The constitution contains only prin ciples for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics and other basic information Constitution Articles I through 6 are the constitution, which consists of information relevant to the purposes of the Associa Its structure its membership and legislative-process information, and the more important principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletic Article 1 Name, Purposes Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics Article 3 NCAA Membership Article 4 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 6 Institutional Control Operating Bylaws Articles 10 through 21 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles nunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Associations purposes Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism Article 13 recruiting Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and general Re uirements Article 15 Financial Aid Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons Article 18 Championships and Postseason Footbal Article 19 Infractions Program Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Administrative Bylaws Articles 31 and 32 are administrative bylaws, which set forth policies and procedures for the implementation of (a)the general legislative actions of the Association, (b)the NCAa championships and the business of the Association, and(c)the Associations enforcement program. These administrative bylaws may be adopted or modified by the Division II Presidents Council or Management Council(administrative regulations; on recommendation of the Committee on Infractions, enforcement policies and procedures; and executive regulations)for the efficient administration of the activities that they govern. These same bylaws also may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at NCAA Conventions. Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement policies and procedures 2016-17 Division I-August
viii II. ORGANIZATION OF ARTICLES IN THREE DISTINCT CATEGORIES All regulations governing the administration of intercollegiate athletics appear in the bylaws. The constitution contains only principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics and other basic information. Constitution Articles 1 through 6 are the constitution, which consists of information relevant to the purposes of the Association, its structure, its membership and legislative-process information, and the more important principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics Article 3 NCAA Membership Article 4 Organization Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 6 Institutional Control Operating Bylaws Articles 10 through 21 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles enunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Association’s purposes. Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism Article 13 Recruiting Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Article 15 Financial Aid Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons Article 18 Championships and Postseason Football Article 19 Infractions Program Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Administrative Bylaws Articles 31 and 32 are administrative bylaws, which set forth policies and procedures for the implementation of (a) the general legislative actions of the Association, (b) the NCAA championships and the business of the Association, and (c) the Association’s enforcement program. These administrative bylaws may be adopted or modified by the Division II Presidents Council or Management Council (administrative regulations; on recommendation of the Committee on Infractions, enforcement policies and procedures; and executive regulations) for the efficient administration of the activities that they govern. These same bylaws also may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at NCAA Conventions. Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 2016-17 Division II – August
III VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual attempts to present all regulations on a given subject in logical order. As a result, different paragraphs in the same sections may carry different voting requirements. The following terms designate voting requirements currently in effect for sec- tions in the manual Dominant provision slation that is derived from the constitution in the 1988-89 Manual (the Manual format that was employed until the membership approved the revised format at the 1989 Convention). All such legislation is identi fied by an asterisk [l and requires a two-thirds majority vote of the total membership(present and voting) for adoption Common provision- Legislation that is derived from the common bylaws(9, 10, 12 and 13)in the 1988-89 Manual. All such legislation is identified by a pound sign [# and requires a majority vote of each of the three divisions, voting separately, for adoption or amendment Division dominant provision - a division dominant provision is one that applies to all members of a division and is of ufficient importance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at a divi sion's annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol[1 Note: The authorization for adoption and amendment of each of the administrative bylaws(30, 31 and 32)is set forth in a note at the beginning of each of those bylaws, as provided in Constitution 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.3.3 Amendments to existing sections of the Manual have the same voting requirement as the section does now. The Executive Committee is authorized to establish the voting requirement for any new section when the content or context does not clearly determine it. The authorization for this is set forth in Constitution 5.3.8.1 Symbols Designating Voting Require Provision Symbol Dominant Common Division dominant I. DE MINIMIS AND RESTITUTION VIOLATIONS De Minimis- Violations of articles designated by a capital letter D in brackets and bold font "[D]"at the end of the legislative language shall be considered institutional violations per Constitution 2.8.1; however, the involved prospective dent-athlete's eligibility shall not be affected. Restitution- For violations of articles by a capital letter R in brackets and bold font"[R]at the end of the language, if the value of the benefit provided to the individual (prospective or enrolled student-athlete)is $100 or less, the eligibility of the individual shall not be affected conditioned upon the individual repaying the value of the benefits to a charity of his or her choice. The individual, however, shall remain ble from the time the institution has knowledge of the receipt of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of such provisions remain institutional violations per Constitution 2.8. 1; and documentation of the individual,s repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement services staff with the institution's self-report of the violation 2016-17 Division //-August
ix III. VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual attempts to present all regulations on a given subject in logical order. As a result, different paragraphs in the same sections may carry different voting requirements. The following terms designate voting requirements currently in effect for sections in the Manual: • Dominant provision — Legislation that is derived from the constitution in the 1988-89 Manual (the Manual format that was employed until the membership approved the revised format at the 1989 Convention). All such legislation is identified by an asterisk [*] and requires a two-thirds majority vote of the total membership (present and voting) for adoption or amendment. • Common provision — Legislation that is derived from the common bylaws (9, 10, 12 and 13) in the 1988-89 Manual. All such legislation is identified by a pound sign [#] and requires a majority vote of each of the three divisions, voting separately, for adoption or amendment. • Division dominant provision — A division dominant provision is one that applies to all members of a division and is of sufficient importance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at a division’s annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol [◆]. Note: The authorization for adoption and amendment of each of the administrative bylaws (30, 31 and 32) is set forth in a note at the beginning of each of those bylaws, as provided in Constitution 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.3.3. Amendments to existing sections of the Manual have the same voting requirement as the section does now. The Executive Committee is authorized to establish the voting requirement for any new section when the content or context does not clearly determine it. The authorization for this is set forth in Constitution 5.3.8.1. Symbols Designating Voting Requirements Provision Symbol Dominant * Common # Division dominant ◆ IV. DE MINIMIS AND RESTITUTION VIOLATIONS • De Minimis — Violations of articles designated by a capital letter D in brackets and bold font “[D]” at the end of the legislative language shall be considered institutional violations per Constitution 2.8.1; however, the involved prospective student-athlete’s eligibility shall not be affected. • Restitution — For violations of articles by a capital letter R in brackets and bold font “[R]” at the end of the legislative language, if the value of the benefit provided to the individual (prospective or enrolled student-athlete) is $100 or less, the eligibility of the individual shall not be affected conditioned upon the individual repaying the value of the benefits to a charity of his or her choice. The individual, however, shall remain ineligible from the time the institution has knowledge of the receipt of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of such provisions remain institutional violations per Constitution 2.8.1; and documentation of the individual’s repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement services staff with the institution’s self-report of the violation. 2016-17 Division II – August
V DIAGRAMS AND TABLES Diagrams and tables are included as supplements to the text to help present the content of certain regulations in a clear and concise manner and ar tended to substitute for the actual legislation. They are presented as"Figures"and are listed on page vi. All diagrams and related to a given article of the Constitution or a particular bylaw have been placed at the back of the article or bylaw EXAMPLE FIGURE 15-2 How to Determine a Counter 2016-17 Academic Year START NO RECEIVED NSTITUTIONAL AID ATHLETICS AID? PER BYLAW 15.2.1 YES YES COUNTER YES AID BASED ON ATHLETICS ABILITY? No NONCOUNTER 2016-17 Division I-August
x V. DIAGRAMS AND TABLES Diagrams and tables are included as supplements to the text to help present the content of certain regulations in a clear and concise manner and are not intended to substitute for the actual legislation. They are presented as “Figures” and are listed on page vi. All diagrams and tables related to a given article of the Constitution or a particular bylaw have been placed at the back of the article or bylaw. EXAMPLE FIGURE 15-2 How to Determine a Counter 2016-17 Academic Year START RECEIVED ATHLETICS AID? NO RECEIVED INSTITUTIONAL AID PER BYLAW 15.2.1 NO YES YES COUNTER YES AID BASED ON ATHLETICS ABILITY? NO NONCOUNTER 2016-17 Division II – August