3.02. 3.3 Member Conference. A member conference is a group of colleges and/or universities that con- ducts competition among its members and determines a conference champion in one or more sportsin which the NCAa conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition), duly elected to conference membership under the provisions of this article(see Constitution 3.4.2). A member conference is entitled to all of the privileges of active members except the right to compete in NCAA championships(see Constitution 3.4.3). Only those conferences that meet specific criteria as competi- ive and legislative bodies(see Constitution 3.02. 1 and 3.02.2)and minimum standards related to size and divi 3.02.3. 4 Provisional Conference. A provisional conference consists of a group of at least 10 four-year col- ges or universities or two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accred- ting agency(see Constitution 3. 2.1.1. 1 for the accreditation standard for an institution in the NCAA Canadian pilot program), and that has applied for provisional conference membership in the Association. Provisional con membership is a prerequisite for active conference membership in the Association. The conference shall be elected to provisional conference membership under the provisions of this article(see Constitution 3. 4. 1)and shall follow the guiding principles of a model Division II conference, set forth in the"Division II Long-Range Financial Plan. Provisional conferences shall receive all publications and mailings received by voting member conferences in addition to other privileges designated in the constitution and bylaws of the Association.(Ad- ted: 1/10/05, Revised: 10/16/12) 3.02.3.5 Affiliated Member. An affiliated member is a coaches or sports association whose function and urpose are directly related to one or more sports in which the NCAA conducts championships or an emerging sport for women or an association consisting of college/university administrators who have a direct relationship to either the NCAa or the membership, duly elected to affiliated membership under the provisions of this article see Constitution 3.5.3). An affiliated member is entitled to be represented by one nonvoting delegate at any 3.5.2).(Revised: 1/11/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/1r e bylaws of the Association(see Constitution NCAA Convention and enjoys other privileges as designated in the 3.1 Determination of divisions 3.1.1 Designation of Division by Active and Provisional Members. Each active member tion and institution in the provisional period of the membership process shall be designated as a memI certain legislative and competitive purposes. (Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for insti ber fe making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.1.1.1 Mens and Womens Programs in Different Divisions. An institution shall not classify its wom- athletics program in a division other than the institutions membership division, unless its womens program was so classified before January 11, 1991; further, for those institutions so classified, the Board of Governors, a two-thirds majority of its members present membership division, provided it determines every three years that unusual circumstances warrant such action.(Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 1/26/15) 3.1.1.2 Multidivision Classification. A member may request classification and eligibility in more than one division in accordance with provisions permitting multidivision classification, eligibility and voting(see Bylaw 20.3).(Apth:m23/3) 3.1.2 Designation of Division by Member Conference. Each member conference shall determine the least 50 percent or a minimum of 25 of the conference s institution urposes. When designing the division, at Board of Governors shall determine the membership division of a member conference not meeting these criteri (Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 1/26/15) 3.2 Eligibility for Membership. 3.2.1 General. Membership is available to colleges, universities, athletics conferences or associations and other groups that are related to intercollegiate athletics; that have acceptable academic standards(as defined in Constitu tion 3.3.3. 2); and that are located in Canada and the United States, its territories or possessions. Such institutions or organizations must accept and observe the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association (Revised: 1/14108 3.2.1.1 Membership of Canadian Institutions-10-Year Pilot Program. Canadian institutions invited to enter a 10-year pilot program to explore Division II membership must accept or observe the pilot programs olicies and procedures as developed and approved by the board of Governors, in addition to the principles forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association.(Adopted: 1/14/08, Revised: 2/5/08, 1/26/15) 3.2.1.1.1 Accreditation Standard for Canadian Institutions An institution in the NCaa Cana- dian pilot program must satisfy the Associations requirement of acceptable academic standards to be elected to and maintain active membership in the Association by meeting one of the following standards:(Adopted 10/1612, Revised5/8/4 2016-17 Division 1-August
8 3.02.3.3 Member Conference. A member conference is a group of colleges and/or universities that conducts competition among its members and determines a conference champion in one or more sports (in which the NCAA conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition), duly elected to conference membership under the provisions of this article (see Constitution 3.4.2). A member conference is entitled to all of the privileges of active members except the right to compete in NCAA championships (see Constitution 3.4.3). Only those conferences that meet specific criteria as competitive and legislative bodies (see Constitution 3.02.1 and 3.02.2) and minimum standards related to size and division status are permitted to vote on legislation or other issues before the Association. 3.02.3.4 Provisional Conference. A provisional conference consists of a group of at least 10 four-year colleges or universities or two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency (see Constitution 3.2.1.1.1 for the accreditation standard for an institution in the NCAA Canadian pilot program), and that has applied for provisional conference membership in the Association. Provisional conference membership is a prerequisite for active conference membership in the Association. The conference shall be elected to provisional conference membership under the provisions of this article (see Constitution 3.4.1) and shall follow the guiding principles of a model Division II conference, set forth in the “Division II Long-Range Financial Plan.” Provisional conferences shall receive all publications and mailings received by voting member conferences in addition to other privileges designated in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 10/16/12) 3.02.3.5 Affiliated Member. An affiliated member is a coaches or sports association whose function and purpose are directly related to one or more sports in which the NCAA conducts championships or an emerging sport for women or an association consisting of college/university administrators who have a direct relationship to either the NCAA or the membership, duly elected to affiliated membership under the provisions of this article (see Constitution 3.5.3). An affiliated member is entitled to be represented by one nonvoting delegate at any NCAA Convention and enjoys other privileges as designated in the bylaws of the Association (see Constitution 3.5.2). (Revised: 1/11/97 effective 8/1/97, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.1 Determination of Divisions. 3.1.1 Designation of Division by Active and Provisional Members. Each active member institution and institution in the provisional period of the membership process shall be designated as a member for certain legislative and competitive purposes. (Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14, for institutions making application to enter the membership process 2/1/15, and thereafter) 3.1.1.1 Men’s and Women’s Programs in Different Divisions. An institution shall not classify its women’s athletics program in a division other than the institution’s membership division, unless its women’s program was so classified before January 11, 1991; further, for those institutions so classified, the Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may permit the institution’s women’s athletics program to be classified in a division other than its membership division, provided it determines every three years that unusual circumstances warrant such action. (Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 1/26/15) 3.1.1.2 Multidivision Classification. A member may request classification and eligibility in more than one division in accordance with provisions permitting multidivision classification, eligibility and voting (see Bylaw 20.3). (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.1.2 Designation of Division by Member Conference. Each member conference shall determine the membership division it desires for legislative and/or competitive purposes. When designating the division, at least 50 percent or a minimum of 25 of the conference’s institutions must hold membership in that division. The Board of Governors shall determine the membership division of a member conference not meeting these criteria. (Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 1/26/15) 3.2 Eligibility for Membership. 3.2.1 General. Membership is available to colleges, universities, athletics conferences or associations and other groups that are related to intercollegiate athletics; that have acceptable academic standards (as defined in Constitution 3.3.3.2); and that are located in Canada and the United States, its territories or possessions. Such institutions or organizations must accept and observe the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. (Revised: 1/14/08) 3.2.1.1 Membership of Canadian Institutions—10-Year Pilot Program. Canadian institutions invited to enter a 10-year pilot program to explore Division II membership must accept or observe the pilot program’s policies and procedures as developed and approved by the Board of Governors, in addition to the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. (Adopted: 1/14/08, Revised: 2/5/08, 1/26/15) 3.2.1.1.1 Accreditation Standard for Canadian Institutions. An institution in the NCAA Canadian pilot program must satisfy the Association’s requirement of acceptable academic standards to be elected to and maintain active membership in the Association by meeting one of the following standards: (Adopted: 10/16/12, Revised: 5/8/14) 2016-17 Division II – August
a)The institution is accredited by one of the six U.S. regional accrediting agencies*; or (b) The institution is a candidate for accreditation with one of the six U.S. regional accrediting agencies" nd is in good standing with its country's national, regional or provincial accreditation agency. 3.2.2 Athletics Consortiums. The Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members pres- ent and voting, may approve an athletics consortium involving a member Institution ane g me or nonmember institutions, but not more than one nonmember institution, to permit the student-athletes of student-athletes satisfy the eligibility requirements of the member institution and the NCAA. The Management Council shall develop and publish appropriate criteria to be applied to such consortiums.(Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.1 General Policy. In general, a consortium shall be approved on the basis of existing academic consid- rations with the understanding that there shall be no change in the basic recruitment, enrollment or financial aid policies of the involved institutions as a result of such approval. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.2 Combining Entire Athletics Programs. The institutions shall combine their entire athletics pro- grams, and the consortium shall not be formed on a sport- by-sport basis. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3. 2.2.3 Conference Approval. An institution that belongs to an NCAA member conference first shall re- eive approval of its conference before instituting a consortium for its intercollegiate athletics program. If more han one institution holds such conference membership, all such conferences shall approve the consortium (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.4 Eligibility Requirements for Student-Athletes. Participating student-athletes shall meet all eli- gibility requirements of the member institution(s), the athletics conference(s) involved and the NCAA. The member institution(s)shall certify the eligibility of all student-athletes under those rules. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.5 Financial Assistance to Student-Athletes. Within a consortium: (Revised: 7/20/10) (a) Each institution shall be responsible for the financial assistance awarded to its student-athletes. The fi- nancial arrangement between or among the institutions for the exchange of funds to cover the academic costs of student-athletes who take part in the exchange program shall apply to student-athletes in the same manner as it applies to those students not participating in the intercollegiate athletics progran enrolled in another institution or transmit a scholarship or grant-inaid hancial aid to a student-athlete (b) One institution may not provide a scholarship or any other form of lother institution to be used by one or more of its student-athletes; and (c) Financial aid limitations as set forth in Bylaw 15 shall be applicable to the consortium as one entity and shall include all countable student-athletes, regardless of the institution in which they are enrolled 3.2.2.6 Length of Approval. NCAA approval shall be for a four-academic-year period, at the end of which the institutions shall submi ort on the program setting forth its effect upon their academic and athletics operations.(Revised: 8/4/89, 7/20/10) 3.2.2.7 NCAA Division Membership. The institutions may be members of different NCAA divisions but shall select one division for legislative and competitive purposes. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.8 NCAA Member Involvement. At least one of the institutions shall be a member of the NCAA, and not more than one nonmember institution shall be included. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.9 NCAA Membership Application. The institutions shall apply for NCAA membership as a consor- tium and shall be considered as one member of the Association with their combined names included on official NCAA membership records.(Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.10 Prior Academic Consortium Relationship. The institutions shall have had a prior academic con- sortium relationship.(Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.11 Recruitment. It is permissible for one institution to recruit prospective student-athletes with a view to their possible enrollment at another institution in the consortium, provided the individuals qualify for admis ion to that institution and the athletics interests of the member institution are not involved, directly or indi ectly, in influencing the admission or award of financial assistance.(Revised: 7/20/10) 3.3 Active Membership. 3.3.1 Eligibility Requirements. 3.3.1.1 Types of Institutions. Active membership is available to four-year colleges and universities and two- ear upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and pursuant o Board of Governors policy and duly elected to active membership under the provisions of Constitution 3.3.3 ( Revised.925/12,1/2615) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges 2016-17 Division 1-August
3NCAA MEMBERSHIP 9 (a) The institution is accredited by one of the six U.S. regional accrediting agencies*; or (b) The institution is a candidate for accreditation with one of the six U.S. regional accrediting agencies* and is in good standing with its country’s national, regional or provincial accreditation agency. 3.2.2 Athletics Consortiums. The Management Council, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may approve an athletics consortium involving a member institution and neighboring member or nonmember institutions, but not more than one nonmember institution, to permit the student-athletes of the combined institutions to compete on the member institution’s intercollegiate athletics teams, provided the student-athletes satisfy the eligibility requirements of the member institution and the NCAA. The Management Council shall develop and publish appropriate criteria to be applied to such consortiums. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.1 General Policy. In general, a consortium shall be approved on the basis of existing academic considerations with the understanding that there shall be no change in the basic recruitment, enrollment or financial aid policies of the involved institutions as a result of such approval. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.2 Combining Entire Athletics Programs. The institutions shall combine their entire athletics programs, and the consortium shall not be formed on a sport-by-sport basis. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.3 Conference Approval. An institution that belongs to an NCAA member conference first shall receive approval of its conference before instituting a consortium for its intercollegiate athletics program. If more than one institution holds such conference membership, all such conferences shall approve the consortium. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.4 Eligibility Requirements for Student-Athletes. Participating student-athletes shall meet all eligibility requirements of the member institution(s), the athletics conference(s) involved and the NCAA. The member institution(s) shall certify the eligibility of all student-athletes under those rules. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.5 Financial Assistance to Student-Athletes. Within a consortium: (Revised: 7/20/10) (a) Each institution shall be responsible for the financial assistance awarded to its student-athletes. The financial arrangement between or among the institutions for the exchange of funds to cover the academic costs of student-athletes who take part in the exchange program shall apply to student-athletes in the same manner as it applies to those students not participating in the intercollegiate athletics program; (b) One institution may not provide a scholarship or any other form of financial aid to a student-athlete enrolled in another institution or transmit a scholarship or grant-in-aid to another institution to be used by one or more of its student-athletes; and (c) Financial aid limitations as set forth in Bylaw 15 shall be applicable to the consortium as one entity and shall include all countable student-athletes, regardless of the institution in which they are enrolled. 3.2.2.6 Length of Approval. NCAA approval shall be for a four-academic-year period, at the end of which the institutions shall submit a report on the program setting forth its effect upon their academic and athletics operations. (Revised: 8/4/89, 7/20/10) 3.2.2.7 NCAA Division Membership. The institutions may be members of different NCAA divisions but shall select one division for legislative and competitive purposes. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.8 NCAA Member Involvement. At least one of the institutions shall be a member of the NCAA, and not more than one nonmember institution shall be included. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.9 NCAA Membership Application. The institutions shall apply for NCAA membership as a consortium and shall be considered as one member of the Association, with their combined names included on official NCAA membership records. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.10 Prior Academic Consortium Relationship. The institutions shall have had a prior academic consortium relationship. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.2.2.11 Recruitment. It is permissible for one institution to recruit prospective student-athletes with a view to their possible enrollment at another institution in the consortium, provided the individuals qualify for admission to that institution and the athletics interests of the member institution are not involved, directly or indirectly, in influencing the admission or award of financial assistance. (Revised: 7/20/10) 3.3 Active Membership. 3.3.1 Eligibility Requirements. 3.3.1.1 Types of Institutions. Active membership is available to four-year colleges and universities and twoyear upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and pursuant to Board of Governors policy and duly elected to active membership under the provisions of Constitution 3.3.3. (Revised: 9/25/12, 1/26/15) *Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2016-17 Division II – August 3NCAA MEMBERSHIP
3.3.1.2 Compliance With Association Rules. The institution shall administer its athletics programs in ac- ordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association 3.3.13 Standards. The institutions athletics programs shall reflect the establishment and maintenance of high standards of personal honor, eligibility and fair play. 3.3.1. 4 Compliance Requirement. The institution shall be in compliance with Constitution 3.3. 1.2 3.3.1.3 and 20.2 at the time it makes application for active membership. (Revised: 5/4/06) 3.3.2 Privileges. 3.3.2.1 Active Members. Active members shall be entitled to all of the privileges of membership under the constitution and bylaws of the Association and all privileges incidental thereto. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. 3.3.2.1.1 Exception--For-Profit Institutions. For-profit institutions shall be restricted, as follows: (Adopted: 10/30/14) (a)A for-profit institution shall not have voting privileges at the annual NCAA Convention or any special Convention. The institution shall be entitled to three accredited delegates without voting privileges. Any of the accredited delegates shall be entitled to privileges of the floor and the right to active participation in the business proceedings; (b)Representatives of a for-profit institution shall not be permitted to serve as a voting institution rep resentative on an NCAA committee: ane (c)A for-profit institution shall not receive NCAA grants or financial distributions directly from the 3.3.2.2 Use of Associations Registered Marks. Active members may use the registered marks of the As- sociation(i. e, the Associations name, logo or other insignia)only in accordance with guidelines established by he board of Governors. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.3.3 Election to Active Membership-Institutions 3.3.3.1 Voting Requirement. Procedures for election to active membership under this subsection are com- mon provisions(see Constitution 5.02. 1 2 )established by majority vote of each of the three divisions voting separately. 3.3.3.2 Accreditation. An institution shall meet the Associations requirement of acceptable academic stan- dards by accreditation through one of the six regional accrediting agencies*(see Constitution 3.2.1.1. 1 for the accreditation standard for an institution in the NCAA Canadian pilot program). The application shall be con- idered with regard to requested membership division and sport classification in accordance with Bylaw 20. The application shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee.(Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 5/8/14) 3.3.3.3 Administrative Requirements for Application. An institution applying for Division II member- hip shall complete the following requirements(see Bylaw 20.2.2. 1):(Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 5/4/06, 723/13) (a) An application signed by the institutions president or chancellor, and received in the national office not later than February 1 (b) Sponsorship by an active member institution or conference; and (c) An application fee shall accompany the application form. The amount of the fee will be determined by membership Process. An applicant institution that is not selected to enter the membershi ated with the the Membership Committee based on a continual analysis of expenses associ rocess shall receive a refund of the application fee on a prorated basis as determined by the Membership Committee. 3.3.3.3.1 Class Size Limitation. The Management Council, on recommendation of the Membership Committee, may establish an annual limit on the number of eligible institutions that will be selected to begin the membership process. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.3.3. 2 Membership Committee Authority. The Membership Committee has the authority to ac- cept or not accept an institutions application to enter the membership process.(Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.3.4 Election. A favorable vote by two-thirds of the Membership Committee members present and voting shall elect the applicant institution to membership effective the following September 1, the beginning of practice any sport for that fall term or the first day of classes for that fall term, whichever occurs first. When the vote of he Membership Committee has been completed, the applicant institution shall be notified.(Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.3.5 Resignation and Re-election to Membership. If an institution resigns its membership followin application to re-establish its membership, the institution first shall complete a membership process(see Consti- Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges 2016-17 Division 1-August
10 3.3.1.2 Compliance With Association Rules. The institution shall administer its athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. 3.3.1.3 Standards. The institution’s athletics programs shall reflect the establishment and maintenance of high standards of personal honor, eligibility and fair play. 3.3.1.4 Compliance Requirement. The institution shall be in compliance with Constitution 3.3.1.2, 3.3.1.3 and 20.2 at the time it makes application for active membership. (Revised: 5/4/06) 3.3.2 Privileges. 3.3.2.1 Active Members. Active members shall be entitled to all of the privileges of membership under the constitution and bylaws of the Association and all privileges incidental thereto. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. 3.3.2.1.1 Exception—For-Profit Institutions. For-profit institutions shall be restricted, as follows: (Adopted: 10/30/14) (a) A for-profit institution shall not have voting privileges at the annual NCAA Convention or any special Convention. The institution shall be entitled to three accredited delegates without voting privileges. Any of the accredited delegates shall be entitled to privileges of the floor and the right to active participation in the business proceedings; (b) Representatives of a for-profit institution shall not be permitted to serve as a voting institution representative on an NCAA committee; and (c) A for-profit institution shall not receive NCAA grants or financial distributions directly from the NCAA. 3.3.2.2 Use of Association’s Registered Marks. Active members may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association’s name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 1/26/15) 3.3.3 Election to Active Membership—Institutions. 3.3.3.1 Voting Requirement. Procedures for election to active membership under this subsection are common provisions (see Constitution 5.02.1.2) established by majority vote of each of the three divisions voting separately. 3.3.3.2 Accreditation. An institution shall meet the Association’s requirement of acceptable academic standards by accreditation through one of the six regional accrediting agencies* (see Constitution 3.2.1.1.1 for the accreditation standard for an institution in the NCAA Canadian pilot program). The application shall be considered with regard to requested membership division and sport classification in accordance with Bylaw 20. The application shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee. (Adopted: 7/23/13, Revised: 5/8/14) 3.3.3.3 Administrative Requirements for Application. An institution applying for Division II membership shall complete the following requirements (see Bylaw 20.2.2.1): (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 5/4/06, 7/23/13) (a) An application signed by the institution’s president or chancellor, and received in the national office not later than February 1; (b) Sponsorship by an active member institution or conference; and (c) An application fee shall accompany the application form. The amount of the fee will be determined annually by the Membership Committee based on a continual analysis of expenses associated with the membership process. An applicant institution that is not selected to enter the membership process shall receive a refund of the application fee on a prorated basis as determined by the Membership Committee. (Revised: 10/21/14, for any institution applying to enter the Division II membership process on or after 2/1/15) 3.3.3.3.1 Class Size Limitation. The Management Council, on recommendation of the Membership Committee, may establish an annual limit on the number of eligible institutions that will be selected to begin the membership process. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.3.3.2 Membership Committee Authority. The Membership Committee has the authority to accept or not accept an institution’s application to enter the membership process. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.3.4 Election. A favorable vote by two-thirds of the Membership Committee members present and voting shall elect the applicant institution to membership effective the following September 1, the beginning of practice in any sport for that fall term or the first day of classes for that fall term, whichever occurs first. When the vote of the Membership Committee has been completed, the applicant institution shall be notified. (Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.3.5 Resignation and Re-election to Membership. If an institution resigns its membership following application to re-establish its membership, the institution first shall complete a membership process (see Consti- *Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2016-17 Division II – August
tution 3. 6 and bylaw 20. 2)before such institution becomes eligible for re-election as an active member.(Revised. /19 effective9294,50672313) 3.3.4 Conditions and obligations of Membership. 3.3.4.1 General. The active members of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in ac- ordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. 3.3.4.2 Obligation to Meet Division Criteria. Division membership criteria constitute enforceable legisla tion. Each member institution shall comply with all applicable criteria of its division, and an institution that fails to do so shall be subject to the enforcement procedures, and to possible reclassification 3.3.4.3 Certification of Eligibility/Declaration of Ineligibility. An active member institution is responsi- ble for certifying the eligibility of student-athletes under the terms of the constitution, bylaws or other legislation of the Association before permitting a student-athlete to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition Procedures for eligibility certification shall be approved by the president or chancellor, who may designate an individual on the institutions staff to administer proper certification of eligibility. The institution shall be obli gated immediately to app y all applicable rules and withhold ineligible student-athletes from all intercollege. d competition(see Bylaw 14.11). See Bylaw 14.12 for procedures regarding restoration of eligibility. (Revised: 1/1402,10305,723/13) 3.3.4.4 Application of Rules to All Recognized Varsity Sports. The constitution, bylaws and other leg islation of this Association, unless otherwise specified therein, shall apply to all teams in sports recognized by the member institution as varsity intercollegiate sports and that involve all-male teams, mixed teams of males and females, and all-female teams. To be recognized as a varsity sport, the following conditions must be met: (a)The sport shall be one in which the Association conducts championships, e1/189,1/11/94, 1/10/95, cept as provided in bylaw 20.10.3. 1.1 or an emerging sport for women per Bylaw 20.03;(Revised 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) The sport officially shall have been accorded varsity status by the institutions president or chancellor or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics;(Revised: 10/3/05) (c) The sport is administered by the department of intercollegiate athletics (d) The eligibility of student-athletes participating in the sport shall be reviewed and certified by a staff mem- ber designated by the institution's president or chancellor or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics policy; and(Revised: 10/3/05) (e) Qualifed participants in the sport shall receive the institutions official varsity awards 3.3.4. 4.1 Intent to Sponsor a Varsity Sport. Once an institution evidences an intent or commitment to sponsor a sport on a varsity level(e.g, official announcement that competition will be conducted on a rsity basis, employment of individuals to coach the varsity team), the institution must begin applying NCAA recruiting regulations to the applicable sport.(Adopted: 1/14/97) honor,eligibility and fair play.(Adopted ns agree to establish and maintain high standards of personal 3.3, 4.5 Standards. Active member institute 3.3.4.6 Publication of Progress-Toward-Degree Requirements. Active member institutions are obli ted to publish their progress-toward-degree requirements for student-athletes(see Bylaw 14.4.1) competition scheduled during final examination periods (see bylaw 17.1.6.).(Adopted: 7/23/13 and athlei: F 3. 3.4.7 Missed Class-Time Policies. Active member institutions are obligated to establish policies in all 3.3.4.8 Compliance-Related Forms. An active member institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitors in an NCAA championship unless its president or chancellor certifies through an annual institutional eligibility certification [see Bylaw 18.4.2. 1-(d)] attesting that the conditions specified have been 3.3.4.9 Student-Athlete Statement. An active member institution shall administer annually, on a form described by the Management Council, or a designated committee, a signed statement for each student-athlete hat provides information set forth in Bylaws 14.1.3 and 14. 1.3.2.(Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.9.1 Administrative Requirement. The statement shall be administered individually to each tercollegiate competition each academic year. (Revised: 4/11/06, 7/24/12 effective 8/13, 21B tion in dent-athlete by the athletics director or the athletics director's designee prior to the students partic 3.3.4.9.2 Signature Requirement. The athletics director and head coach in the sport in which the ign 3.3.4.9.3 Retention Requirement. The statement shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director, and such file shall be available for examination upon request by an authorized representative of the NCAA( Adopted: 7/23/13) 2016-17 Division 1-August
3NCAA MEMBERSHIP 11 tution 3.6 and Bylaw 20.2) before such institution becomes eligible for re-election as an active member. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 5/4/06, 7/23/13) 3.3.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. 3.3.4.1 General. The active members of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. 3.3.4.2 Obligation to Meet Division Criteria. Division membership criteria constitute enforceable legislation. Each member institution shall comply with all applicable criteria of its division, and an institution that fails to do so shall be subject to the enforcement procedures, and to possible reclassification. 3.3.4.3 Certification of Eligibility/Declaration of Ineligibility. An active member institution is responsible for certifying the eligibility of student-athletes under the terms of the constitution, bylaws or other legislation of the Association before permitting a student-athlete to represent the institution in intercollegiate competition. Procedures for eligibility certification shall be approved by the president or chancellor, who may designate an individual on the institution’s staff to administer proper certification of eligibility. The institution shall be obligated immediately to apply all applicable rules and withhold ineligible student-athletes from all intercollegiate competition (see Bylaw 14.11). See Bylaw 14.12 for procedures regarding restoration of eligibility. (Revised: 1/14/02, 10/3/05, 7/23/13) 3.3.4.4 Application of Rules to All Recognized Varsity Sports. The constitution, bylaws and other legislation of this Association, unless otherwise specified therein, shall apply to all teams in sports recognized by the member institution as varsity intercollegiate sports and that involve all-male teams, mixed teams of males and females, and all-female teams. To be recognized as a varsity sport, the following conditions must be met: (a) The sport shall be one in which the Association conducts championships, except as provided in Bylaw 20.10.3.1.1 or an emerging sport for women per Bylaw 20.03; (Revised: 1/11/89, 1/11/94, 1/10/95, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) (b) The sport officially shall have been accorded varsity status by the institution’s president or chancellor or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics; (Revised: 10/3/05) (c) The sport is administered by the department of intercollegiate athletics; (d) The eligibility of student-athletes participating in the sport shall be reviewed and certified by a staff member designated by the institution’s president or chancellor or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics policy; and (Revised: 10/3/05) (e) Qualified participants in the sport shall receive the institution’s official varsity awards. 3.3.4.4.1 Intent to Sponsor a Varsity Sport. Once an institution evidences an intent or commitment to sponsor a sport on a varsity level (e.g., official announcement that competition will be conducted on a varsity basis, employment of individuals to coach the varsity team), the institution must begin applying NCAA recruiting regulations to the applicable sport. (Adopted: 1/14/97) 3.3.4.5 Standards. Active member institutions agree to establish and maintain high standards of personal honor, eligibility and fair play. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.6 Publication of Progress-Toward-Degree Requirements. Active member institutions are obligated to publish their progress-toward-degree requirements for student-athletes (see Bylaw 14.4.1). (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.7 Missed Class-Time Policies. Active member institutions are obligated to establish policies in all sports concerning student-athletes’ missed class time due to participation in intercollegiate athletics and athletics competition scheduled during final examination periods (see Bylaw 17.1.6.6). (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.8 Compliance-Related Forms. An active member institution shall not be eligible to enter a team or individual competitors in an NCAA championship unless its president or chancellor certifies through an annual institutional eligibility certification [see Bylaw 18.4.2.1-(d)] attesting that the conditions specified have been satisfied. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.9 Student-Athlete Statement. An active member institution shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, or a designated committee, a signed statement for each student-athlete that provides information set forth in Bylaws 14.1.3 and 14.1.3.2. (Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.9.1 Administrative Requirement. The statement shall be administered individually to each student-athlete by the athletics director or the athletics director’s designee prior to the student’s participation in intercollegiate competition each academic year. (Revised: 4/11/06, 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13, 7/23/13) 3.3.4.9.2 Signature Requirement. The athletics director and head coach in the sport in which the student-athlete participates shall sign the eligibility list form. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.9.3 Retention Requirement. The statement shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director, and such file shall be available for examination upon request by an authorized representative of the NCAA. (Adopted: 7/23/13) 2016-17 Division II – August 3NCAA MEMBERSHIP
3.3.4.10 Drug-Testing Program and Consent Form. An active member institution and an institution in the candidacy or provisional period of the membership process shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, a signed drug-testing consent form for each student-athlete(per Bylaw 12.02.7) sting program[Aa20m82Rm2106)m2382835215 (a)Respond to the initial drug-testing notification from The National Center for Drug Free Sport by the date specified by the organization;(Adopted: 1/10/05) (b)Complete and forward to The National Center for Drug Free Sport a current and accurate institutional eligibility list(see Bylaw 14.10.2) by the date specified by the organization;(Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised. 7.41.2 ffective8/1/3) (c) Provide adequate and secure drug-testing facilities as specified by The National Center for Drug Free Sport;Adopted: 1/10/05) (d) Notify student-athletes who have been selected for drug testing according to the timeline specified by The National Center for Drug Free Sport; and( Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 5/28/15) gram as specified by The National Center for Drug Free Sport.(Adopted: 1/10/057 d drug-testing pro- to addition equests for assistance 3.3.4.10.1 Administrative Requirement-Year-Round Drug Testing. In sports in which the As- sociation conducts year-round drug testing, the consent form shall be administered individually to student- athletes each academic year at the time the intercollegiate squad first reports for practice or before the Monday of the institutions fourth week of classes, whichever date occurs first.(Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 81/92,Rieh:/1693,/095 fective8/1/95,723/13 3.3.4.10.2 Penalty for Failure to Complete and Sign Consent Form. Failure to sign the consent form by the deadline shall result in the student-athlete's ineligibility for practice or competition until the student-athlete has signed the form. Failure to complete and sign the form before practice or competition may result in the student-athlete's ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted. /1092 effective8//92, Revised:16193,M1095 effective8/1/95,723/13 3.3.4.10.3 Retention Requirements. The consent form shall be kept on file in the office of the athlet cs director, and such file shall be available for examination on request by an authorized representative of the NCAA [see Bylaw 14.1.4.2-(c).(Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, Revised. 1/16/93, 1/10/95 effective 3.3.4.11 Student-Athlete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) Authoriza tion/Buckley Amendment Consent Form-Disclosure of Protected Health Information. An active member institution shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, a statement for each student-athlete to voluntarily sign that provides information prescribed in Bylaws 14.1.5 and 14.1.5.2. (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 81104, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.11.1 Administrative Requirement. The statement shall be administered individually to each tudent-athlete by the athletics director or the athletics directors designee before the student-athlete's partic tercollegiate athletics each academic year.(Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1104, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.11.2 Failure to Provide Consent. The authorization/consent by the student-athlete is voluntary and is not required for the student-athlete to be eligible to participate. (Adopted: 1/12/04 efective 8/I/ 3.3.4.11.3 Retention Requirement. Any signed statement(s)shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director. [See Bylaw 14.1.5.2-c).](Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1104, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4. 12 Discipline of Members. In accordance with directions of the Management Council or the annu: Convention, active members shall refrain from athletics competition with designated institutions as required under the provisions of the Associations enforcement procedures(see Bylaw 19) 3.3.4.13 Certification of Insurance Coverage. An active member institution must certify insurance cove age for medical expenses resulting from athletically related injuries sustained by the following individuals while participating in a covered event(see Constitution 3.3.4. 13.3): [D](Adopted: 1/12/04 efective 8/1105, Revised 6122/11) (a) A student-athlete particip the covered event in an intercollegiate sport as recognized by the pa ticipating institution; and(Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1105, Revised: 119/06) (b)A prospective student-athlete participating in the covered event who has graduated from high school and signed an irrevocable commitment to participate in an intercollegiate sport at a participating institution (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1105) 3.3.4.13.1 Amount of Coverage Insurance. Such insurance coverage must be of equal or greater value 6山gud29m than the deductible and may be provided through the (a)Parents' or guardians insurance coverage; 2016-17 Division 1-August
12 3.3.4.10 Drug-Testing Program and Consent Form. An active member institution and an institution in the candidacy or provisional period of the membership process shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, a signed drug-testing consent form for each student-athlete (per Bylaw 12.02.7) in accordance with Bylaw 14.1.4 and shall ensure compliance with the following elements of the NCAA DrugTesting Program: [D] (Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 7/20/10, 6/22/11, 7/23/13, 8/28/13, 5/28/15) (a) Respond to the initial drug-testing notification from The National Center for Drug Free Sport by the date specified by the organization; (Adopted: 1/10/05) (b) Complete and forward to The National Center for Drug Free Sport a current and accurate institutional eligibility list (see Bylaw 14.10.2) by the date specified by the organization; (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 7/24/12 effective 8/1/13) (c) Provide adequate and secure drug-testing facilities as specified by The National Center for Drug Free Sport; (Adopted: 1/10/05) (d) Notify student-athletes who have been selected for drug testing according to the timeline specified by The National Center for Drug Free Sport; and (Adopted: 1/10/05, Revised: 5/28/15) (e) Respond to additional requests for assistance in administering the NCAA year-round drug-testing program as specified by The National Center for Drug Free Sport. (Adopted: 1/10/05) 3.3.4.10.1 Administrative Requirement—Year-Round Drug Testing. In sports in which the Association conducts year-round drug testing, the consent form shall be administered individually to studentathletes each academic year at the time the intercollegiate squad first reports for practice or before the Monday of the institution’s fourth week of classes, whichever date occurs first. (Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/23/13) 3.3.4.10.2 Penalty for Failure to Complete and Sign Consent Form. Failure to sign the consent form by the deadline shall result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for practice or competition until the student-athlete has signed the form. Failure to complete and sign the form before practice or competition may result in the student-athlete’s ineligibility for participation in all intercollegiate athletics. (Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/23/13) 3.3.4.10.3 Retention Requirements. The consent form shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director, and such file shall be available for examination on request by an authorized representative of the NCAA [see Bylaw 14.1.4.2-(c)]. (Adopted: 1/10/92 effective 8/1/92, Revised: 1/16/93, 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, 7/23/13) 3.3.4.11 Student-Athlete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Authorization/Buckley Amendment Consent Form—Disclosure of Protected Health Information. An active member institution shall administer annually, on a form prescribed by the Management Council, a statement for each student-athlete to voluntarily sign that provides information prescribed in Bylaws 14.1.5 and 14.1.5.2. (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.11.1 Administrative Requirement. The statement shall be administered individually to each student-athlete by the athletics director or the athletics director’s designee before the student-athlete’s participation in intercollegiate athletics each academic year. (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.11.2 Failure to Provide Consent. The authorization/consent by the student-athlete is voluntary and is not required for the student-athlete to be eligible to participate. (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.11.3 Retention Requirement. Any signed statement(s) shall be kept on file in the office of the athletics director. [See Bylaw 14.1.5.2-(c).] (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/04, Revised: 7/23/13) 3.3.4.12 Discipline of Members. In accordance with directions of the Management Council or the annual Convention, active members shall refrain from athletics competition with designated institutions as required under the provisions of the Association’s enforcement procedures (see Bylaw 19). 3.3.4.13 Certification of Insurance Coverage. An active member institution must certify insurance coverage for medical expenses resulting from athletically related injuries sustained by the following individuals while participating in a covered event (see Constitution 3.3.4.13.3): [D] (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/05, Revised: 6/22/11) (a) A student-athlete participating in the covered event in an intercollegiate sport as recognized by the participating institution; and (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/05, Revised: 1/9/06) (b) A prospective student-athlete participating in the covered event who has graduated from high school and signed an irrevocable commitment to participate in an intercollegiate sport at a participating institution. (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/05) 3.3.4.13.1 Amount of Coverage Insurance. Such insurance coverage must be of equal or greater value than the deductible of the NCAA catastrophic injury insurance program and may be provided through the following sources: [D] (Adopted: 1/12/04 effective 8/1/05, Revised: 6/22/11) (a) Parents’ or guardians’ insurance coverage; 2016-17 Division II – August