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 legisla tive language shall be considered institutional violations per Constitution 2.8.1; however, the involved prospective student- athlete's or student-athlete's eligibility shall not be affected Restitution- For violations of articles designated 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 benefit So a charity of his or her choice. The individual, however, shall remain ineligible from the time the institution has knowl- ge of th of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of such provisions remain nstitutional violations per Constitution 2.8. 1, and documentation of the individual's repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement services staff with the institutions self-report of the violation. 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 con- cise manner. 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. VI LEGISLATION THAT IS SHADED Legislation that was adopted at the 2014 NCAA Convention is set off by a gray background and contains the date of adoption or revision. Incorporations of interpretations, noncontroversial amendments and modifications of wording approved by the Council are set off by a gray background and include an adoption or revision date. VIL. NOTATION OF LEGISLATION WITH DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE Legislation with a delayed effective date(e. g, legislation that did not have an immediate effective date) is enclosed in a box and set ff by a gray background. The first item in each box is a notation of the action taken at a Convention and the date the amendment becomes effective. It will be shaded. The legislation currently applicable appears before the delayed legislation and does not have a gray background. The legislation as amended, scheduled to take effect at a later date, is next and is set off by a gray background Because this Manual is effective August 1, 2015, the only legislation that will be shown in this manner is that which is to be effec tive on any date after August 1, 2015 2015-16 Division /1-January
xi 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 studentathlete’s or student-athlete’s eligibility shall not be affected. • Restitution — For violations of articles designated 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 benefit 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. 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. 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. VI. LEGISLATION THAT IS SHADED Legislation that was adopted at the 2014 NCAA Convention is set off by a gray background and contains the date of adoption or revision. Incorporations of interpretations, noncontroversial amendments and modifications of wording approved by the Council are set off by a gray background and include an adoption or revision date. VII. NOTATION OF LEGISLATION WITH DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE Legislation with a delayed effective date (e.g., legislation that did not have an immediate effective date) is enclosed in a box and set off by a gray background. The first item in each box is a notation of the action taken at a Convention and the date the amendment becomes effective. It will be shaded. The legislation currently applicable appears before the delayed legislation and does not have a gray background. The legislation as amended, scheduled to take effect at a later date, is next and is set off by a gray background. Because this Manual is effective August 1, 2015, the only legislation that will be shown in this manner is that which is to be effective on any date after August 1, 2015. 2015-16 Division III – January
VIl. ORGANIZATION OF THE NCAA MANUAL Divisions I, Il and Ill each have a master Manual containing Articles 1-32. Each division's Manual contains legislation specific to the applicable division and does not contain legislation pertaining only to one or both of the other divisions. However, legislation that includes references to one or both of the other divisions will appear in its entirety. In addition, since each divisions Manual does not contain legislation specific to the other division(s), some bylaws may have gaps in the numbering sequence MASTER MANUAL Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Poli 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 Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism Article 13 R Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Article 15 Financial Aid Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons om32-2n巴F23 Article 18 Championships and Postseason Football Article 19 Infractions Program Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement policies and Procedures 2015-16 Division /1-January
xii VIII. ORGANIZATION OF THE NCAA MANUAL Divisions I, II and III each have a master Manual containing Articles 1-32. Each division’s Manual contains legislation specific to the applicable division and does not contain legislation pertaining only to one or both of the other divisions. However, legislation that includes references to one or both of the other divisions will appear in its entirety. In addition, since each division’s Manual does not contain legislation specific to the other division(s), some bylaws may have gaps in the numbering sequence. MASTER MANUAL 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 CONSTITUTION 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 OPERATING BYLAWS Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures BYLAWS ADMIN. 2015-16 Division III – January
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 1.1Name.-1 ∝22 1.2 Purposes. 1.3 Fundamental Policy 1.1 Name.[*] The name of this organization shall beThe National Collegiate Athletic Association 12 Purposes.[“] The purposes of this Association are: (a) To initiate, stimulate and improve intercollegiate athletics programs for student-athletes and to promote and develop educational leadership, physical fitness, athletics excellence and athletics participation as a recre- ational pursu (b) To uphold the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all intercollegiate sports in confor- mity with the constitution and bylaws of this Association; c) To encourage its members to adopt eligibility rules to comply with satisfactory standards of scholarship, sportsmanship and amateurism (d) To formulate, copyright and publish rules of play governing intercollegiate athletics; (e) To preserve intercollegiate athletics records; (f) To supervise the conduct of, and to establish eligibility standards for, regional and national athletics events under the auspices of this Association (g) To cooperate with other amateur athletics organizations in promoting and conducting national and interna- tional athletics events: (h) To legislate, through bylaws or by resolutions of a Convention, upon any subject of general concern to the members related to the administration of intercollegiate athletics; and leges and universities of the United States can mai _ collegiate athletics and establish standards whereby the col- To study in general all phases of competiti ntain their athletics programs on a high level 1.3 Fundamental Policy. [* 1.3.1 Basic Purpose. [* The competitive athletics programs of member institutions are designed to be a vital part of the educational system. A basic pr of this Association is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body and, by so doing, retain a clear line of demarcation between intercollegiate athletics and professional sports 1.3.2 Obligations of Member Institutions. [* Legislation governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics programs of member institutions shall apply to basic athletics issues such as admissions, financial aid, ibility and recruiting. Member institutions shall be obligated to apply and enforce this legislation, and the enforcement procedures of the Association shall be applied to an institution when it fails to fulfill this obligatio 2015-16 Division /1-January
1NAME AND PURPOSE 1 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 1.1 Name. [*] The name of this organization shall be “The National Collegiate Athletic Association.” 1.2 Purposes. [*] The purposes of this Association are: (a) To initiate, stimulate and improve intercollegiate athletics programs for student-athletes and to promote and develop educational leadership, physical fitness, athletics excellence and athletics participation as a recreational pursuit; (b) To uphold the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all intercollegiate sports in conformity with the constitution and bylaws of this Association; (c) To encourage its members to adopt eligibility rules to comply with satisfactory standards of scholarship, sportsmanship and amateurism; (d) To formulate, copyright and publish rules of play governing intercollegiate athletics; (e) To preserve intercollegiate athletics records; (f) To supervise the conduct of, and to establish eligibility standards for, regional and national athletics events under the auspices of this Association; (g) To cooperate with other amateur athletics organizations in promoting and conducting national and international athletics events; (h) To legislate, through bylaws or by resolutions of a Convention, upon any subject of general concern to the members related to the administration of intercollegiate athletics; and (i) To study in general all phases of competitive intercollegiate athletics and establish standards whereby the colleges and universities of the United States can maintain their athletics programs on a high level. 1.3 Fundamental Policy. [*] 1.3.1 Basic Purpose. [*] The competitive athletics programs of member institutions are designed to be a vital part of the educational system. A basic purpose of this Association is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body and, by so doing, retain a clear line of demarcation between intercollegiate athletics and professional sports. 1.3.2 Obligations of Member Institutions. [*] Legislation governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics programs of member institutions shall apply to basic athletics issues such as admissions, financial aid, eligibility and recruiting. Member institutions shall be obligated to apply and enforce this legislation, and the enforcement procedures of the Association shall be applied to an institution when it fails to fulfill this obligation. 1.1 Name........................................................................................1 1.2 Purposes.................................................................................1 1.3 Fundamental Policy...........................................................1 2015-16 Division III – January 1NAME AND PURPOSE
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle............3 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity 3 2. 11 The Principle 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well-Being..3 2.12 The Principle roin 23 The Principle of Gender Equity.m4 2.13 The Principle Governing Financial Aid...5 2.4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical 2. 14 The Principle Governing Playing and Practice Conduct .5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseaso 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination... Competition and Contests sponsored by 2.7 The Principle of Diversity within Governance Noncollegiate Organizations Structures 4 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy of 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance Athletics Program Operation 2.01 General Principle [* Legislation enacted by the Association governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be designed to advance one or more basic principles, including the following, to which the members are committed. In some instances, a delicate balance of these principles is necessary to help achieve the objectives of the Association 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and Responsibility. 2.1.1 Responsibility for Control. [*1 It is the responsibility of each member institution to control its in tercollegiate athletics program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Association. The institution president or chancellor is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the athletics program, including ap- proval of the budget and audit of all expenditures. (Revised: 10/3/05) 2.1.2 Scope of Responsibility. [* The institution's responsibility for the conduct of its intercollegiate ath- letics program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other indi vidual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well-Being. [* Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical nd educational well-being of student-athletes.(Revised: 4/8/05) 2.2.1 Overall Educational Experience. [* It is the responsibility of each member institution to estab- lish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete's activities are conducted as an integral part of the 2.2.2 Cultural Diversity and Gender Equity. [*l It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics department staff. ( Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.3 Health and Safety. [* It is the responsibility of each member institution to protect the health of and provide a safe environment for each of its participating student-athletes. (Adopted. 1/10/95) 2.2.4 Student-Athlete/Coach Relationship. [*1 It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain onment that fosters a positive relationship between the student-athlete and coach. (Adopted. 1/10/95) 2.2.5 Fairness, Openness and Honesty. [* It is the responsibility of each member institution to ensure that coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes. (Adopted. 1/10/95) 2.2.6 Student-Athlete Involvement. [ It is the responsibility of each member institution to involve student-athletes in matters that affect their lives. (Adopted. 1/10/95) 2015-16 Division /1-January
2PRINCIPLES 3 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle. [*] Legislation enacted by the Association governing the conduct of intercollegiate athletics shall be designed to advance one or more basic principles, including the following, to which the members are committed. In some instances, a delicate balance of these principles is necessary to help achieve the objectives of the Association. 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and Responsibility. 2.1.1 Responsibility for Control. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to control its intercollegiate athletics program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Association. The institution’s president or chancellor is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the athletics program, including approval of the budget and audit of all expenditures. (Revised: 10/3/05) 2.1.2 Scope of Responsibility. [*] The institution’s responsibility for the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletics interests of the institution. 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well-Being. [*] Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational well-being of student-athletes. (Revised: 4/8/05) 2.2.1 Overall Educational Experience. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment in which a student-athlete’s activities are conducted as an integral part of the student-athlete’s educational experience. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.2 Cultural Diversity and Gender Equity. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics department staff. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.3 Health and Safety. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to protect the health of and provide a safe environment for each of its participating student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.4 Student-Athlete/Coach Relationship. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to establish and maintain an environment that fosters a positive relationship between the student-athlete and coach. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.5 Fairness, Openness and Honesty. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to ensure that coaches and administrators exhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationships with student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.2.6 Student-Athlete Involvement. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to involve student-athletes in matters that affect their lives. (Adopted: 1/10/95) 2.01 General Principle.................................................................3 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and Responsibility .................................................................3 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well-Being..........3 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity.....................................4 2.4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct.............................................................................4 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards.........4 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination............................4 2.7 The Principle of Diversity within Governance Structures.........................................................................4 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance .............................4 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism.........................................4 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity...........................5 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting...........................5 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility..............................5 2.13 The Principle Governing Financial Aid......................5 2.14 The Principle Governing Playing and Practice Seasons..............................................................................5 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseason Competition and Contests Sponsored by Noncollegiate Organizations...................................5 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy of Athletics Program Operation...................................5 2015-16 Division III – January 2PRINCIPLES
2. 3 The Principle of Gender Equity. 2.3.1 Compliance With Federal and State Legislation. [*1 It is the responsibility of each member institution to comply with federal and state laws regarding gender equity (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.3.2 NCAA Legislation. [* The Association should not adopt legislation that would prevent member in- stitutions from complying with applicable gender-equity laws, and should adopt legislation to enhance member institutions compliance with applicable gender-equity laws. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.3.3 Gender Bias. [* The activities of the Association should be conducted in a manner free of gender bias. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.4 The Principle of sportsmanship and ethical Conduct. [* For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. It is the responsibility of each institution to: (Revised: 119/96) (a) Establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educa- tional mission and goals of the institution; and( Adopted: 119/96) (b)Educate, on a continuing basis, all constituencies about the policies in 2. 4-(a). Adopted: 1/9/96) 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards. [* Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be maintained as a vital component of the educational program, and udent-athletes shall be an integral part of the student body. The admission, academic standing and academic progress of student-athletes shall be consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the institution for the student body in gener 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination. [* The Association shall promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person. It is the policy of the Association to refrain from discrimination with respect to its governance policies, educational programs, activities and employment policies, including on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, creed or sexual orientation. It is the responsibility of each member institution to determine independently its own policy regarding nondiscrimination. ( Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/11/00) 2.7 The Principle of Diversity within Governance Structures [1 The Association shall promote diversity of representation within its various divisional governance structures and substructures. Each divisional governing body must assure gender and ethnic diversity among the membership of the bodies in the divisions administrative structure. (Adopted. 119/96 effective 8/1197) 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance. 2.8.1 Responsibility of Institution. [* Each institution shall comply with all applicable rules and regu- lations of the Association in the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics programs. It shall monitor its programs to assure compliance and to identify and report to the Association instances in which compliance has not been achieved In any such instance, the institution shall cooperate fully with the Association and shall take appropriate corrective actions. Members of an institutions staff. student-athletes, and other individuals and ing the institutions athletics interests shall comply with the applicable Association rules, and the member institu- tion shall be responsible for such compliance 2.8.2 Responsibility of Association. [* The Association shall assist the institution in its efforts to achieve full compliance with all rules and regulations and shall afford the institution, its staff and student-athletes fair procedures in the consideration of an identified or alleged failure in compliance 2.8.3 Penalty for Noncompliance. [* An institution found to have violated the Associations rules shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as may be determined by the Association 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism. [* Student-athletes shall be amateurs in an intercollegiate sport, and their participation should be motivated primar- ily by education and by the physical, mental and social benefits to be derived. Student participation in intercol legiate athletics is an avocation, and student-athletes should be protected from exploitation by professional and rcial enterprise 2015-16 Division //-January
4 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity. 2.3.1 Compliance With Federal and State Legislation. [*] It is the responsibility of each member institution to comply with federal and state laws regarding gender equity. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.3.2 NCAA Legislation. [*] The Association should not adopt legislation that would prevent member institutions from complying with applicable gender-equity laws, and should adopt legislation to enhance member institutions’ compliance with applicable gender-equity laws. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.3.3 Gender Bias. [*] The activities of the Association should be conducted in a manner free of gender bias. (Adopted: 1/11/94) 2.4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct. [*] For intercollegiate athletics to promote the character development of participants, to enhance the integrity of higher education and to promote civility in society, student-athletes, coaches, and all others associated with these athletics programs and events should adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. These values should be manifest not only in athletics participation but also in the broad spectrum of activities affecting the athletics program. It is the responsibility of each institution to: (Revised: 1/9/96) (a) Establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct in intercollegiate athletics consistent with the educational mission and goals of the institution; and (Adopted: 1/9/96) (b) Educate, on a continuing basis, all constituencies about the policies in 2.4-(a). (Adopted: 1/9/96) 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards. [*] Intercollegiate athletics programs shall be maintained as a vital component of the educational program, and student-athletes shall be an integral part of the student body. The admission, academic standing and academic progress of student-athletes shall be consistent with the policies and standards adopted by the institution for the student body in general. 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination. [*] The Association shall promote an atmosphere of respect for and sensitivity to the dignity of every person. It is the policy of the Association to refrain from discrimination with respect to its governance policies, educational programs, activities and employment policies, including on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, creed or sexual orientation. It is the responsibility of each member institution to determine independently its own policy regarding nondiscrimination. (Adopted: 1/16/93, Revised: 1/11/00) 2.7 The Principle of Diversity within Governance Structures. [*] The Association shall promote diversity of representation within its various divisional governance structures and substructures. Each divisional governing body must assure gender and ethnic diversity among the membership of the bodies in the division’s administrative structure. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance. 2.8.1 Responsibility of Institution. [*] Each institution shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Association in the conduct of its intercollegiate athletics programs. It shall monitor its programs to assure compliance and to identify and report to the Association instances in which compliance has not been achieved. In any such instance, the institution shall cooperate fully with the Association and shall take appropriate corrective actions. Members of an institution’s staff, student-athletes, and other individuals and groups representing the institution’s athletics interests shall comply with the applicable Association rules, and the member institution shall be responsible for such compliance. 2.8.2 Responsibility of Association. [*] The Association shall assist the institution in its efforts to achieve full compliance with all rules and regulations and shall afford the institution, its staff and student-athletes fair procedures in the consideration of an identified or alleged failure in compliance. 2.8.3 Penalty for Noncompliance. [*] An institution found to have violated the Association’s rules shall be subject to such disciplinary and corrective actions as may be determined by the Association. 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism. [*] Student-athletes shall be amateurs in an intercollegiate sport, and their participation should be motivated primarily by education and by the physical, mental and social benefits to be derived. Student participation in intercollegiate athletics is an avocation, and student-athletes should be protected from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises. 2015-16 Division III – January