St. Cloud State Compliance
St. Cloud State University Athletics Compliance/Code of Conduct
Definition of Student Athlete:
A student becomes a student-athlete when his/her enrollment is solicited by a member of the athletics staff or other representatives of athletics interest with a view toward the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program. Walk-on students become student-athletes when the student reports for an intercollegiate squad and their name is entered on the athletic file.
It is the responsibility of each student-athlete and student participant to abide by the rules, policies and procedures established by each head coach, the Athletic Department, St. Cloud State University, NSIC, WCHA, NCHC and NCAA.
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2023-24 SCSU Student-Athlete Handbook (PDF Format)
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NCAA Online Eligibilty Center
- Graduation Rates - Student Right to Know Act
Compliance Information
For complete information on SCSU athletic compliance issues, please call Abby Rittenhouse at 320-308-4924, she will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about athletic training at SCSU. You can also reach her via e-mail at abigail.rasmussen@stcloudstate.edu.
Student Right to Know Act - Graduation Rates
For information on St. Cloud State University graduation rates, please visit Student Right to Know website
Athletic Training Information Center
For complete information on SCSU athletic training issues, please call Rachel Johnson at 320-308-2590, she will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about athletic compliance at SCSU. You can also reach her via e-mail at rljohnson@stcloudstate.edu.
NCAA Rules Related to Tobacco
11.17 Use of Tobacco Products. The use of Tobacco products is prohibited by all game personnel (e.g., coaches, trainers, managers and game officials) in all sports during practice and competition.
Tobacco: The use of tobacco products by a student-athlete is prohibited during practice and competition. A student-athlete who uses tobacco products during a practice or competition shall be disqualified for the remainder of the practice or competition. The use of tobacco products by coaches and game officials also is prohibited. At NCAA championships, tobacco use by any individual on the field of play - as well as during other championship activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, press conferences and post-game interviews is prohibited. Violations of this policy shall be dealt with by the appropriate sports committee in accordance with the misconduct provisions of NCAA Bylaw 31.1.8. Further, in the sport of baseball, dugouts are considered to be on the “field of play.”
Athletic Insurance
All student-athletes must carry primary insurance in order to be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics at St. Cloud State University. If you or your family does not have an insurance policy that covers you for athletic injuries, you must purchase such a policy.
Prohibited Conduct Including Sexual Harassment & Hazing
Any offense that is motivated by bias may result in stronger penalties. An offense motivated by bias is any offense where in the accused intentionally selects the alleged victim because of the alleged victim’s race, creed, disability, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance status or inclusion in any group or class protected by state or federal law. This includes but is not limited to intentionally, recklessly or negligently placing any person under mental duress or causing any person to be in fear of physical danger through verbal abuse, harassment (including repeated phone calls), sexual harassment, hazing, intimidation, threats or other conduct which threatens or endangers that person’s emotional, mental or physical well-being. Hazing is defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in a group or organization.
Social Networking Sites
Student-Athletes may have their website profiles monitored. St. Cloud State University Student-Athletes need to remember that the web is a public place and that any posted information that puts the University, athletic department, employees, students or student-athletes in a bad light is unacceptable and could violate our Athletic Code of Conduct..
Student Athletes should not post any information or pictures that relate to: drinking, partying, profanity and/or inappropriate comments about University employees, coaches or other students.
The Athletic department staff will have final say on what is deemed reasonable or not. Websites may be monitored on a daily basis and student-athletes will be notified if their profiles violate the above policy.
Student-Athlete Expectations/Code of Conduct
Student-athletes are one of the most visible groups in the university community due to their public exposure via the competitive arena and the media. Consequently, what you do and the way in which you do it requires exemplary behavior, particularly in the classroom. Basic courtesies and your responsibilities as a representative of the Athletic Department require that you:
- Treat instructors and classmates with courtesy and respect;
- Arrive at class on time and not leave early;
- Be prepared for all classes;
- Be attentive in taking notes and active in participating in class discussions;
- Notify your instructor in advance when competition or travel requires you to miss class;
- Discuss with your instructor in advance the procedure you are to follow if competition necessitates missing an examination or assignment deadline.
Remember that if you do things in groups with other student-athletes, your behavior invites the judgment of athletics as a group. If you sit in class with other student-athletes, your behavior should reflect positively on the Athletic Department and your sport in particular. Your behavior has a definite impact on the reputation of the Athletic Department and the attitudes the campus community has toward your fellow student-athletes.
Your conduct will be closely scrutinized as you compete on campus, as you travel, and as you compete off-campus. You will be looked upon as a role model, particularly by young children, and it is important that your personal conduct be above reproach at all times. It is expected that when you are a representative of St. Cloud State University as a student-athlete, either at the University or on road trips, you will:
- Abide by all team rules/training rules, travel rules as outlined by your coach
- Dress appropriately and remember that you are a representative of SCSU;
- Be courteous to, cooperative with, and patient with fans, officials, community members and media personnel;
- Refrain from use of inappropriate language, signs, symbols, or unsportsmanlike conduct;
- Refrain from loud, attention-drawing, or discourteous behavior when traveling, staying in hotels, visiting other campuses, or similar conditions.
Student-athletes are expected to comply with all regulations stated in the Code of Conduct which is contained in the SCSU Student Handbook. Student-athletes who violate these standards of behavior will be referred to the University Hearing Officer. Disciplinary charges may be initiated by any member of the University community, including coaches and teammates, by submitting a signed incident report or written referral to the Vice President of Student Life and Development. Students charged with violating the SCSU Code of Conduct Policy will be required to appear before an Administrative Hearing Officer or the Judicial Panel. Coaches of an accused student-athlete may be asked to attend this hearing. Sanctions imposed by the University range from a warning to expulsion from the University, depending upon the severity of the charge. Once this process is completed, the student-athlete will be referred back to the Athletic Department for possible additional disciplinary action.
Participation in intercollegiate athletics at St. Cloud State University is a privilege and not a guaranteed right. Accordingly, exemplary behavior is expected at all times and in all situations throughout the year both on and off campus.
Student athletes shall personally comport themselves at all times in a manner consistent with good sportsmanship and in accordance with the high moral, ethical and academic standards of the Athletic Department and University.
Any deviations from the above-mentioned SCSU Code of Conduct Policy or other actions which could be deemed as inappropriate behavior or which reflects in a negative manner on the University will be considered a violation of the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct Policy. Such behavior can result in a student-athlete being disciplined. The discipline may range from a warning, to dismissal from the team, and/or reduction/withdraw of athletic related aid in accordance with NCAA rules. Disciplinary actions will be made by a group consisting of the Director of Athletics, Associate Director of Athletics, Faculty Athletics Representatives and the involved head coach. While a student-athlete has a charge pending in court or through the SCSU student judicial process, or the filing of charges appear imminent (for example, an arrest has been made), the student-athlete will be subject to the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct Policy and, depending on the violation, may not be permitted to practice and/or compete until the charges have been resolved.
