2016-17NCAA DIVISION MANUA EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1. 2016
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2016 division ii MANUAL 2016-17 NCAA®
THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 ncaa.org [SSN1093-3166] Text Prepared By: NCAA Academic and Membership Affairs Staff. Production By: Marcia Stubbeman, NCAA, and Jim Cooper This publication inco. the final legislative actions of the 110th annual NCAA Convention, January 13-16, 2016. In addition, interpretations incorporated by the Council, pursuant to Constitution 5.3. 1.1.1, and modifications of wording adopted by the Management Council, pursuant to Constitution 5.4.1. 1.1, are included in the Manual. Legislation approved by the 110th Convention is set off by a gray background and contains the date of adoption or revision. Interpre clude an adoption or rev(sion dr. Council are set off by rding adopted by the Management ckground and of a on or revision)should consult the appropriat paragraphs in the 1988-89 NCAA Manual or the NCAa academic and membership Distributed to: directors of athletics; faculty athletics representatives; senior woman administrators; presidents or chancellors; conference commissioners; senior compliance administrators; and provisional and affiliated members. NCAA, NCAA logo and National Collegiate Athletic Association are registered marks of the Association, and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Association. 92016 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association 2016-17 Division 1-August
2016-17 Division II – August THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222 317/917-6222 ncaa.org July 2016 [ISSN 1093-3166] Text Prepared By: NCAA Academic and Membership Affairs Staff. Production By: Marcia Stubbeman, NCAA, and Jim Cooper This publication incorporates the final legislative actions of the 110th annual NCAA Convention, January 13-16, 2016. In addition, interpretations incorporated by the Management Council, noncontroversial amendments adopted by the Management Council, pursuant to Constitution 5.3.1.1.1, and modifications of wording adopted by the Management Council, pursuant to Constitution 5.4.1.1.1, are included in the Manual. Legislation approved by the 110th Convention is set off by a gray background and contains the date of adoption or revision. Interpretations included by the Management Council, noncontroversial amendments and modifications of wording adopted by the Management Council are set off by a gray background and include an adoption or revision date. Readers seeking the legislative history of a given provision (earlier dates of adoption or revision) should consult the appropriate paragraphs in the 1988-89 NCAA Manual or the NCAA academic and membership affairs staff. Distributed to: directors of athletics; faculty athletics representatives; senior woman administrators; presidents or chancellors; conference commissioners; senior compliance administrators; and provisional and affiliated members. NCAA, NCAA logo and National Collegiate Athletic Association are registered marks of the Association, and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Association. ©2016 by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Table of contents CONSTITUTION Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 5.02 Definitions and Applications 33 3 5.3 Amendment process Article 2 Principles for Conduct of 5.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control Article 6 Institutional Control and Responsibility 6.01 General Principles 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well- 6.1 Institutional Governance Budgetary Control 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity 6.3 Self-Study and Evaluation. 2. 4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and 6. 4 Responsibility for Actions of Outside Ethical Conduct 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Standards… OPERATING BYLAWS 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination 2.7 The Principle of Diversity Within 44444 Article 10 Ethical Conduct Governance structures 10.01 General Principles... 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance...4 10.02 Definitions and Applications.....51 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism......4 10.1 Unethical| Conduct…… 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity 5 10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs..52 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting 10.3 Sports Wagering Activities……-152 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility 10.4 Disciplinary Action 2. 13 The Principle Governing Financial Ai 2. 14 The Principle Governing Playing and Article 11 Conduct and Employment Practice seasons.… of Athletics Personnel 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseason 11.02 Definitions and Applications Competition and Contests Sponsored 11.1 Conduct of Athletics Personnel....53 by Noncollegiate Orga 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy 11.2 Contractual Agreements.... 11.3 Responsibility of Institutional Athletics Department Personnel Article 3 NCAA Membership 11.4 Compensation and Remuneration...54 3.01 General Principles 11.5 Employment of High School, 3.02 Definitions and Applications College-Preparatory School or 3.1 Determination of Divisions Two-Year College Coaches......54 3.2 Eligibility for Membership 889 11.6 Certification to recruit off Cam Article 12 Amat 3. 4 Member Conference 3.5 Affiliated Membership 12.01 General Principles 3.6 Provisional Membership 20 12.02 Definitions and Applications 3.7 Dues of Members 12.1 General Regulations 12.2 Involvement With Professional Teams..61 Article 4 Organization 123 Use of Agents…063 4.01 General Principles..... 23 124 Employment… 4.02 Definitions and Application 12.5 Promotional Activities 4.1 Board of governors ,m24 12.6 Financial Donations from Outside 4.3 Division ll Presidents Council 4.7 Division II Management Council committees/ Cabinets Article 13 Recruiting 4.10 Division ll Administrative Committee 28 13.01 General Principles 4.12 Division lI Planning and Finance 13.02 Definitions and Applications Committee.. 28 13.1 Contacts and Evaluations . 74 4.13 Geographical Areas 13.2 Offers and Inducements 2016-17 Division /-August
2016-17 Division II – August iii Table of Contents CONSTITUTION Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 1.1 Name........................................................................1 1.2 Purposes..................................................................1 1.3 Fundamental Policy ............................................1 Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle..................................................3 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control and Responsibility..........................................3 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete WellBeing ...................................................................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 Article 3 NCAA Membership 3.01 General Principles................................................7 3.02 Definitions and Applications...........................7 3.1 Determination of Divisions..............................8 3.2 Eligibility for Membership................................8 3.3 Active Membership.............................................9 3.4 Member Conference.........................................15 3.5 Affiliated Membership.....................................19 3.6 Provisional Membership .................................20 3.7 Dues of Members...............................................21 Article 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles..............................................23 4.02 Definitions and Applications.........................23 4.1 Board of Governors...........................................24 4.3 Division II Presidents Council ........................25 4.7 Division II Management Council ..................26 4.9 Committees/Cabinets......................................28 4.10 Division II Administrative Committee ........28 4.12 Division II Planning and Finance Committee ......................................................28 4.13 Geographical Areas...........................................29 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 5.01 General Principles..............................................33 5.02 Definitions and Applications.........................33 5.1 Conventions and Meetings............................33 5.2 Elements of Legislation ...................................36 5.3 Amendment Process........................................37 5.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Procedures......................................................42 Article 6 Institutional Control 6.01 General Principles..............................................47 6.1 Institutional Governance ................................47 6.2 Budgetary Control.............................................48 6.3 Self-Study and Evaluation...............................48 6.4 Responsibility for Actions of Outside Entities..............................................................49 OPERATING BYLAWS Article 10 Ethical Conduct 10.01 General Principles..............................................51 10.02 Definitions and Applications.........................51 10.1 Unethical Conduct ............................................51 10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs...........52 10.3 Sports Wagering Activities.............................52 10.4 Disciplinary Action............................................52 Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel 11.02 Definitions and Applications.........................53 11.1 Conduct of Athletics Personnel....................53 11.2 Contractual Agreements.................................54 11.3 Responsibility of Institutional Athletics Department Personnel ...............................54 11.4 Compensation and Remuneration..............54 11.5 Employment of High School, College-Preparatory School or Two-Year College Coaches........................54 11.6 Certification to Recruit Off Campus............55 Article 12 Amateurism 12.01 General Principles..............................................57 12.02 Definitions and Applications.........................57 12.1 General Regulations.........................................58 12.2 Involvement With Professional Teams........61 12.3 Use of Agents......................................................63 12.4 Employment........................................................63 12.5 Promotional Activities......................................64 12.6 Financial Donations From Outside Organizations.................................................68 Article 13 Recruiting 13.01 General Principles..............................................71 13.02 Definitions and Applications.........................71 13.1 Contacts and Evaluations...............................74 13.2 Offers and Inducements..................................79
13.3 Admissions and Graduation Data 164 Medical Expenses… Banned Drug List, Initial-Eligibility 6.5 Housing and meals.… Standards and Organized 16.6 Expenses for Student-Athlete s Friends Competition Legislation .81 nd relatives… 178 13.4 Recruiting Materials.m... 16.7 Entertainment Incidental to 13.5 Transportation …83 Participation in Intercollegiate 13.6 Official (Paid) Visit Athletics 13.7 Unofficial (Nonpaid)Visit.. 6.8 Expenses Provided by the Institution for 13.8 Entertainment Reimbursement and Practice and Competition Employment of High School/ 16.9 Permissible Travel Expenses. College-Preparatory School/Two-Year 16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individual or Organizations Other Than the 13.9 Letter-of-Intent Programs, Financial Aid Agreements… 16.11 Benefits, Gifts and Services .m.. 180 13.10 Publicity 16.12 Expense Waivers 182 13.11 Tryout Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 13.12 Sports Camps and Clinics 17.01 General Principle 13.13 High School All-Star Games 13 14 Use of Recruiting Funds. 17.02 Definitions and Applications 13.15 Precollege Expenses 171 General Playing-Season Regulations……188 172 Baseba‖l 13.17 Recruiting Calendars......99 17.3 Basketball Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and 17. 4 Beach volleyball General Requirements 17.5 Bowling, Women,s....202 14.01 General Principles 17.6 Cross Country 14.02 Definitions and Applications 17.7 Equestrian, Women,... 14.1 General Eligibility Requirements 17.8 Fencing 208 14.2 Seasons of Competition: 17.9 Field Hockey 10-Semester/15-Quarter Rule 17.10 Football 213 14.3 Freshman Academic Requirements 17.11Gof 14.3 Freshman Academic Requirement 17.12 Gymnastics (effective 8/1/18 124 17.13 Ice Hockey 22 14.4 Progress-Toward-Degree 7. 14 Lacrosse quirements …130 17.15 Rifle 14.5 Transfer Regulations 17.16 Rowing, 14.7 Outside Competition, Effects on 17.17 Rugby, Womens 232 145 14.8 Additional Waivers for Eligibility 17.18 Sking. Requirements… 17.19 Soccer 147 14.9 U.S. Service Academies, Special 17.20 Softball 148 17.21 Swimming and Diving 241 14.10 Certification of Eligibility 17.22 Tennis 48 17.23 Track and Field, Indoor/Outdoor 24 14.11 Ineligibility 7. 24 Triathlon Women's 14.12 Restoration of Eligibility 17.25 Volleyball, Mens and Womens Article 15 Financial Aid 1726 Water po|o…. 15.01 General Principles. 1727 Wrestling… 15.02 Definitions and Applications 17.28 Exceptions for Member Institutions 15.1 Eligibility for Financial Aid 160 Located in alaska. hawaii and 15.2 Permissible sources of financial Aid.160 Puerto rico 15.3 Maximum Limit on Financial Aid- 7.29 Foreign Tours Individual 17.30 Playing Rules 263 15.4 Maximum Institutional Grant-In-Aid Article 18 Championships and Postseason Limitations by Sport Football 15.5 Exempted Institutional Financial Aid... 167 8.01 General Principle 15.6 Terms and Conditions of Awarding Institutional Financial Aid 18.02 Definitions and Applications 68 18.1 Regulations and Authority for Conduct Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses of Championships for Enrolled student-Athletes 18.2 Criteria for Establishment or 16.01 General Principles...... Continuation of Championships... 272 16.02 Definitions and Applications 18.3 Current Championship 16.1 Awards 8.4 Eligibility for Championships 16.2 Complimentary Admissions and Ticket 18.5 Automatic Qualification by Benefits.mm.175 Conference…1277 16.3 Academic and Other Support Services. 176 18.6 Playing Rules for Championship 2016-17 Division 1-August
iv 2016-17 Division II – August 13.3 Admissions and Graduation Data, Banned Drug List, Initial-Eligibility Standards and OrganizedCompetition Legislation.............................81 13.4 Recruiting Materials..........................................81 13.5 Transportation ....................................................83 13.6 Official (Paid) Visit..............................................85 13.7 Unofficial (Nonpaid) Visit.....................................87 13.8 Entertainment, Reimbursement and Employment of High School/ College-Preparatory School/Two-Year College Coaches............................................88 13.9 Letter-of-Intent Programs, Financial Aid Agreements....................................................89 13.10 Publicity.................................................................90 13.11 Tryouts...................................................................91 13.12 Sports Camps and Clinics...............................94 13.13 High School All-Star Games...........................97 13.14 Use of Recruiting Funds...................................97 13.15 Precollege Expenses.........................................98 13.17 Recruiting Calendars........................................99 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements 14.01 General Principles...........................................103 14.02 Definitions and Applications......................104 14.1 General Eligibility Requirements...............105 14.2 Seasons of Competition: 10-Semester/15-Quarter Rule...............112 14.3 Freshman Academic Requirements.........120 14.3 Freshman Academic Requirements. (effective 8/1/18).................................... 124 14.4 Progress-Toward-Degree Requirements..............................................130 14.5 Transfer Regulations......................................137 14.7 Outside Competition, Effects on Eligibility .......................................................145 14.8 Additional Waivers for Eligibility Requirements..............................................147 14.9 U.S. Service Academies, Special Eligibility Provisions..................................148 14.10 Certification of Eligibility..............................148 14.11 Ineligibility.........................................................148 14.12 Restoration of Eligibility ...............................149 Article 15 Financial Aid 15.01 General Principles...........................................159 15.02 Definitions and Applications......................159 15.1 Eligibility for Financial Aid...........................160 15.2 Permissible Sources of Financial Aid........160 15.3 Maximum Limit on Financial Aid— Individual......................................................162 15.4 Maximum Institutional Grant-In-Aid Limitations by Sport.................................164 15.5 Exempted Institutional Financial Aid.......167 15.6 Terms and Conditions of Awarding Institutional Financial Aid.......................168 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes 16.01 General Principles...........................................173 16.02 Definitions and Applications......................173 16.1 Awards................................................................173 16.2 Complimentary Admissions and Ticket Benefits..........................................................175 16.3 Academic and Other Support Services...176 16.4 Medical Expenses...........................................176 16.5 Housing and Meals.........................................176 16.6 Expenses for Student-Athlete’s Friends and Relatives...............................................178 16.7 Entertainment Incidental to Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics........................................................178 16.8 Expenses Provided by the Institution for Practice and Competition.......................179 16.9 Permissible Travel Expenses........................179 16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individuals or Organizations Other Than the Institution.....................................................180 16.11 Benefits, Gifts and Services.........................180 16.12 Expense Waivers..............................................182 Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 17.01 General Principles...........................................185 17.02 Definitions and Applications......................185 17.1 General Playing-Season Regulations.......188 17.2 Baseball ..............................................................194 17.3 Basketball ..........................................................197 17.4 Beach Volleyball ..............................................200 17.5 Bowling, Women’s...........................................202 17.6 Cross Country...................................................204 17.7 Equestrian, Women’s......................................207 17.8 Fencing...............................................................208 17.9 Field Hockey .....................................................210 17.10 Football...............................................................213 17.11 Golf.......................................................................216 17.12 Gymnastics........................................................220 17.13 Ice Hockey .........................................................222 17.14 Lacrosse..............................................................224 17.15 Rifle ......................................................................227 17.16 Rowing, Women’s............................................229 17.17 Rugby, Women’s..............................................232 17.18 Skiing...................................................................234 17.19 Soccer..................................................................236 17.20 Softball ...............................................................238 17.21 Swimming and Diving ..................................241 17.22 Tennis..................................................................243 17.23 Track and Field, Indoor/Outdoor...............247 17.24 Triathlon, Women’s.........................................250 17.25 Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s..................252 17.26 Water Polo .........................................................257 17.27 Wrestling............................................................259 17.28 Exceptions for Member Institutions Located in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico...................................................262 17.29 Foreign Tours....................................................262 17.30 Playing Rules....................................................263 Article 18 Championships and Postseason Football 18.01 General Principles...........................................271 18.02 Definitions and Applications......................271 18.1 Regulations and Authority for Conduct of Championships.....................................271 18.2 Criteria for Establishment or Continuation of Championships..........272 18.3 Current Championships...............................273 18.4 Eligibility for Championships.....................273 18.5 Automatic Qualification by Conference...................................................277 18.6 Playing Rules for Championships.............277
Article 19 Infractions Program ADMINISTRATIVE BYLAWS 9.01 General p Article 31 Executive Regulations 19.02 Definitions and Application 19.1 Committee on infractions 280 31.01 General Principles. 327 19.2 Appeals Committee 281 31.02 Definitions and Applications 9.3 Establishment and Revision of 31.1 Administration of ncaa Enforcement policies and Championship Procedures 31.2 Eligibility for Championships 19.4 Notice of Allegations and opportunity 31.3 Selection of Teams and Individuals for to Appear Championships Participation...335 19.5 Penalties, Disciplinary Measures and 31.4 Financial Administration of Championships 340 9.6 Rights of Member to Appeal 31.6 Rights to NCAA Properties and 19.7 Restitution 1286 Marketing Restrictions.....342 31.7 General Financial Management Article 20 Division Membership 31.8 Personnel 346 20.01 General Principles 31.9 National Statistics Program 20.02 Definitions and Application Article 32 Enforcement policies and procedures 20.03 Emerging Sports for Women 20.1 Establishment of and Compliance with 32.1 Committee on Infractions-Special Division Criteria Operating Rules.........349 20.2 Division ll Membership Process 9 32.2 Preliminary Review of Information.. 349 20.2 Division lI Membership Process 293 32.3 Investigative Procedures 0.3 Multidivision Classification for se 20.4 Change of Division Membership vio| ations…352 (All Sports 32.5 Notice of Inquiry 20.6 Division Legislation 32.6 Notice of Allegations 20.7 Eligibility for National Collegiate and 32.7 Summary Disposition and Expedited Division Championships 20.10 Membership Req 888 32.8 Committee on Infractions Hearings..355 32.9 Notification of committee action 357 Article 21 Committees 32.10 Appeal Procedure 21.02 Definitions and Applications 32.11 Appeal Oral Arguments 21.1 Playing Rules Oversight Panel 21.2 Association-Wide committees- General Committees 1.3 Association-Wide Committees-Rules Committees Without Championships Administration Responsibilities. 21.4 Common Committees-Committees With Playing Rules and Championships Administration 315 21.5 Common Committees-Committees With Only Championship Administration Responsibilities..317 21.6 Common Committees-Committees With Governance Administration 317 21.8 Division II Committees 2016-17 Division 1-August
2016-17 Division II – August v Article 19 Infractions Program 19.01 General Principles...........................................279 19.02 Definitions and Applications......................279 19.1 Committee on Infractions............................280 19.2 Appeals Committee.......................................281 19.3 Establishment and Revision of Enforcement Policies and Procedures...................................................281 19.4 Notice of Allegations and Opportunity to Appear......................................................281 19.5 Penalties, Disciplinary Measures and Corrective Actions.....................................281 19.6 Rights of Member to Appeal ......................285 19.7 Restitution.........................................................286 Article 20 Division Membership 20.01 General Principles...........................................287 20.02 Definitions and Applications......................287 20.03 Emerging Sports for Women ......................288 20.1 Establishment of and Compliance With Division Criteria..........................................288 20.2 Division II Membership Process.................289 20.2 Division II Membership Process.................293 20.3 Multidivision Classification..........................296 20.4 Change of Division Membership (All Sports)....................................................297 20.6 Division Legislation........................................298 20.7 Eligibility for National Collegiate and Division Championships.........................298 20.10 Membership Requirements........................298 Article 21 Committees 21.02 Definitions and Applications......................309 21.1 Playing Rules Oversight Panel....................309 21.2 Association-Wide Committees— General Committees.................................310 21.3 Association-Wide Committees—Rules Committees Without Championships Administration Responsibilities............313 21.4 Common Committees—Committees With Playing Rules and Championships Administration Responsibilities...........................................315 21.5 Common Committees—Committees With Only Championships Administration Responsibilities............317 21.6 Common Committees—Committees With Governance Administration Responsibilities...........................................317 21.8 Division II Committees..................................318 ADMINISTRATIVE BYLAWS Article 31 Executive Regulations 31.01 General Principles...........................................327 31.02 Definitions and Applications......................327 31.1 Administration of NCAA Championships..........................................327 31.2 Eligibility for Championships.....................332 31.3 Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation................335 31.4 Financial Administration of Championships..........................................340 31.6 Rights to NCAA Properties and Marketing Restrictions.............................342 31.7 General Financial Management................343 31.8 Personnel...........................................................346 31.9 National Statistics Program.........................346 Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 32.1 Committee on Infractions—Special Operating Rules..........................................349 32.2 Preliminary Review of Information...........349 32.3 Investigative Procedures..............................350 32.4 Processing Information for Secondary Violations......................................................352 32.5 Notice of Inquiry .............................................353 32.6 Notice of Allegations.....................................353 32.7 Summary Disposition and Expedited Hearing..........................................................354 32.8 Committee on Infractions Hearings.........355 32.9 Notification of Committee Action ............357 32.10 Appeal Procedure...........................................358 32.11 Appeal Oral Arguments................................359
Table of Figures Article 4 Organization Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 4-1 Division II Organizational Structure...30 17-1 Maximum Number of Contests and 4-2 Association Governance structure.31 Dates of Competition for Each 4-3 NCAA Integrity Model Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 17-2 Playing and Practice Seasons 7-3 Countable and noncountable 5-1 Division II Legislative Process Athletically Related Activities... 267 17-4 Future Winter Break Periods..270 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Article 20 Division Membership 14-1 Relationships between Academic 20-1 General Requirements for Division ll Requirements, Financial Aid and 20-2 Division ll Membership Process prior to 14-2 Initial Eligibility February 1, 2015 14-3 Application of Progress-Toward-Degree 20-2 Division ll Membership Process Requirements(per Bylaw 14.4) (effective after 2/1/15) 07 (Effective August 1, 2016) 14-4 Summary of Division lI Progress- Article 21 Committees Toward-Degree Requirements 21-1 Division ll Sports Committee (Effective August 1, 2016)..............153 Membership 14-5 Progress-Toward-Degree Flowchart (Effective August 1, 2016 )... Article 31 Executive Regulations 14-6 Permissible and Nonpermissible 31-1 Summary of the Elements in the Activities for a Student Manager.. 155 Administration of finances for ncaa 14-7 Two-Year College Transfer Requirements Championships (Effective August 1, 2016) Article 32 Enforcement policies and procedures 14-1 Relationships between Aca uirements. financial Aid and 32-1 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Eligibility(Effective August 1, 2018)... 157 32-2 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Article 15 Financial Aid 15-1 Financial Aid Maximum Limits 15-2 How to Determine a Counter Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled student-Athletes 16-1 Participation Awards 16-2 Championship Awards. 183 16-3 Special Achievement Awards 2016-17 Division 1-August
vi 2016-17 Division II – August Table of Figures Article 4 Organization 4-1 Division II Organizational Structure............30 4-2 Association Governance Structure..............31 4-3 NCAA Integrity Model......................................32 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 5-1 Division II Legislative Process........................46 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements 14-1 Relationships between Academic Requirements, Financial Aid and Eligibility .......................................................150 14-2 Initial Eligibility ................................................151 14-3 Application of Progress-Toward-Degree Requirements (per Bylaw 14.4) (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................153 14-4 Summary of Division II ProgressToward-Degree Requirements (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................153 14-5 Progress-Toward-Degree Flowchart (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................154 14-6 Permissible and Nonpermissible Activities for a Student Manager..........155 14-7 Two-Year College Transfer Requirements (Effective August 1, 2016)..........................156 14-1 Relationships between Academic Requirements, Financial Aid and Eligibility (Effective August 1, 2018)......157 Article 15 Financial Aid 15-1 Financial Aid Maximum Limits...................171 15-2 How to Determine a Counter.....................172 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes 16-1 Participation Awards.....................................183 16-2 Championship Awards..................................183 16-3 Special Achievement Awards.....................184 Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 17-1 Maximum Number of Contests and Dates of Competition for Each Sport...............................................................264 17-2 Playing and Practice Seasons.....................265 17-3 Countable and Noncountable Athletically Related Activities................267 17-4 Future Winter Break Periods........................270 Article 20 Division Membership 20-1 General Requirements for Division II Membership ................................................305 20-2 Division II Membership Process prior to February 1, 2015.........................................306 20-2 Division II Membership Process (effective after 2/1/15) ...............................307 Article 21 Committees 21-1 Division II Sports Committee Membership ................................................325 Article 31 Executive Regulations 31-1 Summary of the Elements in the Administration of Finances for NCAA Championships..........................................347 Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 32-1 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Case ................................................................361 32-2 Processing of a Typical NCAA Infractions Appeals Case ...............................................362
User's Guide L MANUAL FORMAT LARGE PAGE/LARGE TYPE The 8%x 11-inch page size and large type size facilitate effective and efficient ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS At the beginning of each article an abbreviated table of contents assists the user in locating specific information ONSTITUTION, ARTICLE4 NOTE: The PDF version of this Manual will hyper- link directly to the displayed page number. Organization 二3≥ Dvision I Management CounciL- GENERAL PRINCIPLES 4.01 General Principles General principles that are considered of par- ticular importance in helping the user under- sed of institutional stand the rationale for the detailed regulation that follow are presented at the beginning of ed revenue through allocations made to each divi- 19哪mw副m7 ndude ar least all source of revenue evisrin 4.01._2.2 Champion T' Members are guaranteed access to national championships. CAdete I/996 DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS 01.2.3 Membership Services. ['] Members through the Associarion's Following the general principles articles is a section in which definitions and applications are provided for a num- ber of the more important words or terms 改hm used in that article ed in this Manual, refers to the Nacional Collegiate Athletic on. a diverse four-year colleges and DECIMAL NUMBERING WITH TOPIC HEADINGS relationships with the any (so The decimal numbering system provides 4. 023 On The sta efficiency and flexibility. Section headings, at least the fourth subsection level, and An ineprsenting, saikal or other temporary leave for a period not euceding 12 cankdstiturion or conferee for further subsections where appropri- ate, assist the user in identifying the sec- tion content, thus facilitating ready access to pertinent regulations. This system also facilitates a "hanging indention"presen- tation, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section VOTING REQUIREMENTS BLEED TABS mbols for voting requirements appear after a"bleed tab"on each each regulation. See page ix for a complete helps the user turn to the explanation of all symbols. desired article quickly 2016-17 Division //-August
vii 4ORGANIZATION 21 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles. ..........................................................21 4.02 Definitions and Applications. .....................................21 4.1 Executive Committee. ...................................................22 4.3 Division II Presidents Council. ....................................23 4.7 Division II Management Council. ..............................24 4.9 Committees/Cabinets. ..................................................26 4.10 Division II Administrative Committee. ....................26 4.12 Division II Planning and Finance Committee. .....26 4.13 Geographical Areas. .......................................................27 4.01 General Principles. 4.01.1 Structure. [*] e Association’s administrative structure shall include an Executive Committee comprised of institutional presidents or chancellors that oversees Association-wide issues and shall ensure that each division operates consistent with the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles of the Association (see Constitution 1 and 2). In addition, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of institutional presidents or chancellors to set forth the policies, rules and regulations for operating the division. Further, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of athletics administrators and faculty athletics representatives (and in Division III, institutional presidents or chancellors) to make recommendations to the division’s body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05) 4.01.2 Guarantees. [*] e Association’s overall governance structure guarantees its members the following: (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1 Budget Allocations. [*] Members are guaranteed revenue through allocations made to each division from the Association’s general operating revenue. Division II shall receive at least 4.37 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. Division III shall receive at least 3.18 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1.1 General Operating Revenue. [*] General operating revenue, as used in this section, shall include at least all sources of revenue existing as of January 9, 1996, including revenue from contracts for these existing sources and revenue from any modi ed, extended or successor contract for such sources. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2 Championships. [*] Members are guaranteed access to national championships. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.3 Membership Services. [*] Members are guaranteed services provided through the Association’s national o ce at least at the level provided as of January 9, 1996 (e.g., membership services, statistics, research). (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.4 Special Programs. [*] Members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs operating at the time of the adoption of this legislation (e.g., the catastrophic-injury insurance program, the drugtesting program). In addition, members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs that were considered by the NCAA Council or Presidents Commission by the spring of 1995 and began operating after the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.02 De nitions and Applications. 4.02.1 Association. [*] e “Association,” as used in this Manual, refers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a diverse, voluntary, unincorporated Association of four-year colleges and universities, conferences, a liated associations and other educational institutions. (Adopted: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 4.02.2 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institution’s faculty or administrative sta who is designated by the institution’s president or chancellor or other appropriate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution’s relationships with the NCAA and its conference(s), if any (see also Constitution 6.1.3). (Revised: 10/3/05) 4.02.3 On The Sta . On the sta , as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences who are eligible to serve on committees or as o cers or representatives of the Association, is dened as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular sta function representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a sta member at that institution or conference. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be 2013-14 Division II – July 4ORGANIZATION User’s Guide I. MANUAL FORMAT BLEED TABS A “bleed tab” on each page helps the user turn to the desired article quickly. DECIMAL NUMBERING WITH TOPIC HEADINGS The decimal numbering system provides efficiency and flexibility. Section headings, to at least the fourth subsection level, and for further subsections where appropriate, assist the user in identifying the section content, thus facilitating ready access to pertinent regulations. This system also facilitates a “hanging indention” presentation, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section. DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS Following the general principles in most articles is a section in which definitions and applications are provided for a number of the more important words or terms used in that article. GENERAL PRINCIPLES General principles that are considered of particular importance in helping the user understand the rationale for the detailed regulations that follow are presented at the beginning of appropriate articles. ARTICLE TABLE OF CONTENTS At the beginning of each article an abbreviated table of contents assists the user in locating specific information. NOTE: The PDF version of this Manual will hyperlink directly to the displayed page number. LARGE PAGE/LARGE TYPE The 81/2 x 11-inch page size and large type size facilitate effective and efficient use of the Manual. VOTING REQUIREMENTS Symbols for voting requirements appear after each regulation. See page ix for a complete explanation of all symbols. 2016-17 Division II – August
I ORGANIZATION OF ARTICLES IN THREE DISTINCT CATEGORIES All regulations governing the administration of intercollegiate athletics appear in the bylaws. The constitution contains only prin ciples for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics and other basic information Constitution Articles I through 6 are the constitution, which consists of information relevant to the purposes of the Associa Its structure its membership and legislative-process information, and the more important principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletic Article 1 Name, Purposes Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics Article 3 NCAA Membership Article 4 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 6 Institutional Control Operating Bylaws Articles 10 through 21 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles nunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Associations purposes Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism Article 13 recruiting Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and general Re uirements Article 15 Financial Aid Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons Article 18 Championships and Postseason Footbal Article 19 Infractions Program Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Administrative Bylaws Articles 31 and 32 are administrative bylaws, which set forth policies and procedures for the implementation of (a)the general legislative actions of the Association, (b)the NCAa championships and the business of the Association, and(c)the Associations enforcement program. These administrative bylaws may be adopted or modified by the Division II Presidents Council or Management Council(administrative regulations; on recommendation of the Committee on Infractions, enforcement policies and procedures; and executive regulations)for the efficient administration of the activities that they govern. These same bylaws also may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at NCAA Conventions. Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement policies and procedures 2016-17 Division I-August
viii II. ORGANIZATION OF ARTICLES IN THREE DISTINCT CATEGORIES All regulations governing the administration of intercollegiate athletics appear in the bylaws. The constitution contains only principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics and other basic information. Constitution Articles 1 through 6 are the constitution, which consists of information relevant to the purposes of the Association, its structure, its membership and legislative-process information, and the more important principles for the conduct of intercollegiate athletics. Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Intercollegiate Athletics Article 3 NCAA Membership Article 4 Organization Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 6 Institutional Control Operating Bylaws Articles 10 through 21 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles enunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Association’s purposes. Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism Article 13 Recruiting Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements Article 15 Financial Aid Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons Article 18 Championships and Postseason Football Article 19 Infractions Program Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Administrative Bylaws Articles 31 and 32 are administrative bylaws, which set forth policies and procedures for the implementation of (a) the general legislative actions of the Association, (b) the NCAA championships and the business of the Association, and (c) the Association’s enforcement program. These administrative bylaws may be adopted or modified by the Division II Presidents Council or Management Council (administrative regulations; on recommendation of the Committee on Infractions, enforcement policies and procedures; and executive regulations) for the efficient administration of the activities that they govern. These same bylaws also may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at NCAA Conventions. Article 31 Executive Regulations Article 32 Enforcement Policies and Procedures 2016-17 Division II – August
III VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual attempts to present all regulations on a given subject in logical order. As a result, different paragraphs in the same sections may carry different voting requirements. The following terms designate voting requirements currently in effect for sec- tions in the manual Dominant provision slation that is derived from the constitution in the 1988-89 Manual (the Manual format that was employed until the membership approved the revised format at the 1989 Convention). All such legislation is identi fied by an asterisk [l and requires a two-thirds majority vote of the total membership(present and voting) for adoption Common provision- Legislation that is derived from the common bylaws(9, 10, 12 and 13)in the 1988-89 Manual. All such legislation is identified by a pound sign [# and requires a majority vote of each of the three divisions, voting separately, for adoption or amendment Division dominant provision - a division dominant provision is one that applies to all members of a division and is of ufficient importance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at a divi sion's annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol[1 Note: The authorization for adoption and amendment of each of the administrative bylaws(30, 31 and 32)is set forth in a note at the beginning of each of those bylaws, as provided in Constitution 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.3.3 Amendments to existing sections of the Manual have the same voting requirement as the section does now. The Executive Committee is authorized to establish the voting requirement for any new section when the content or context does not clearly determine it. The authorization for this is set forth in Constitution 5.3.8.1 Symbols Designating Voting Require Provision Symbol Dominant Common Division dominant I. DE MINIMIS AND RESTITUTION VIOLATIONS De Minimis- Violations of articles designated by a capital letter D in brackets and bold font "[D]"at the end of the legislative language shall be considered institutional violations per Constitution 2.8.1; however, the involved prospective dent-athlete's eligibility shall not be affected. Restitution- For violations of articles by a capital letter R in brackets and bold font"[R]at the end of the language, if the value of the benefit provided to the individual (prospective or enrolled student-athlete)is $100 or less, the eligibility of the individual shall not be affected conditioned upon the individual repaying the value of the benefits to a charity of his or her choice. The individual, however, shall remain ble from the time the institution has knowledge of the receipt of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of such provisions remain institutional violations per Constitution 2.8. 1; and documentation of the individual,s repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement services staff with the institution's self-report of the violation 2016-17 Division //-August
ix III. VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual attempts to present all regulations on a given subject in logical order. As a result, different paragraphs in the same sections may carry different voting requirements. The following terms designate voting requirements currently in effect for sections in the Manual: • Dominant provision — Legislation that is derived from the constitution in the 1988-89 Manual (the Manual format that was employed until the membership approved the revised format at the 1989 Convention). All such legislation is identified by an asterisk [*] and requires a two-thirds majority vote of the total membership (present and voting) for adoption or amendment. • Common provision — Legislation that is derived from the common bylaws (9, 10, 12 and 13) in the 1988-89 Manual. All such legislation is identified by a pound sign [#] and requires a majority vote of each of the three divisions, voting separately, for adoption or amendment. • Division dominant provision — A division dominant provision is one that applies to all members of a division and is of sufficient importance to the division that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting at a division’s annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol [◆]. Note: The authorization for adoption and amendment of each of the administrative bylaws (30, 31 and 32) is set forth in a note at the beginning of each of those bylaws, as provided in Constitution 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.3.3. Amendments to existing sections of the Manual have the same voting requirement as the section does now. The Executive Committee is authorized to establish the voting requirement for any new section when the content or context does not clearly determine it. The authorization for this is set forth in Constitution 5.3.8.1. Symbols Designating Voting Requirements Provision Symbol Dominant * Common # Division dominant ◆ IV. DE MINIMIS AND RESTITUTION VIOLATIONS • De Minimis — Violations of articles designated by a capital letter D in brackets and bold font “[D]” at the end of the legislative language shall be considered institutional violations per Constitution 2.8.1; however, the involved prospective student-athlete’s eligibility shall not be affected. • Restitution — For violations of articles by a capital letter R in brackets and bold font “[R]” at the end of the legislative language, if the value of the benefit provided to the individual (prospective or enrolled student-athlete) is $100 or less, the eligibility of the individual shall not be affected conditioned upon the individual repaying the value of the benefits to a charity of his or her choice. The individual, however, shall remain ineligible from the time the institution has knowledge of the receipt of the impermissible benefit until the individual repays the benefit. Violations of such provisions remain institutional violations per Constitution 2.8.1; and documentation of the individual’s repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement services staff with the institution’s self-report of the violation. 2016-17 Division II – August
V DIAGRAMS AND TABLES Diagrams and tables are included as supplements to the text to help present the content of certain regulations in a clear and concise manner and ar tended to substitute for the actual legislation. They are presented as"Figures"and are listed on page vi. All diagrams and related to a given article of the Constitution or a particular bylaw have been placed at the back of the article or bylaw EXAMPLE FIGURE 15-2 How to Determine a Counter 2016-17 Academic Year START NO RECEIVED NSTITUTIONAL AID ATHLETICS AID? PER BYLAW 15.2.1 YES YES COUNTER YES AID BASED ON ATHLETICS ABILITY? No NONCOUNTER 2016-17 Division I-August
x V. DIAGRAMS AND TABLES Diagrams and tables are included as supplements to the text to help present the content of certain regulations in a clear and concise manner and are not intended to substitute for the actual legislation. They are presented as “Figures” and are listed on page vi. All diagrams and tables related to a given article of the Constitution or a particular bylaw have been placed at the back of the article or bylaw. EXAMPLE FIGURE 15-2 How to Determine a Counter 2016-17 Academic Year START RECEIVED ATHLETICS AID? NO RECEIVED INSTITUTIONAL AID PER BYLAW 15.2.1 NO YES YES COUNTER YES AID BASED ON ATHLETICS ABILITY? NO NONCOUNTER 2016-17 Division II – August
