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MANUAL DIVISION I August 2016-17
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Table of contents CONSTITUTION Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy 5.02 Definitions and Applications 1.1N 5.1 Conventions and Meetings 323 1. 2 Purposes. 5.2 Elements ation……126 5.3 Amendment Process Article 2 Principles for Conduct of 5.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Intercollegiate Athletics 2.01 General Principle Article 6 Institutional Control 2.1 The Principle of Institutional Control 3333 6.01 General Principle.. and Responsibility 6.1 Institutional governance 2.2 The Principle of Student-Athlete Well- 6.2 Budgetary Control 2.3 The Principle of Gender Equity 6.4 Responsibilities for Actions of Outside 2. 4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct… 3 OPERATING BYLAWS 2.5 The Principle of Sound Academic Article 10 Ethical Conduct 2.6 The Principle of Nondiscrimination 10.01 General Principle. 2.7 The Principle of Diversity Within 10.02 Definitions and Applications Governance 10.1 Unethical Conduct 2.8 The Principle of Rules Compliance 10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs..39 2.9 The Principle of Amateurism 10.3 Sports Wagering Activities...m...39 2.10 The Principle of Competitive Equity ......4 10.4 Disciplinary Action 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting Article 11 Conduct and Employment 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility 4 of Athletics Personnel 2. 13 The Principle Governing Financial Aid..5 11.01 Definitions and Applications.. 2.14 The Principle Governing Playing and 11.1 Conduct of Athletics personnel Practice Seasons.........5 11.2 Contractual Agreements...... 2.15 The Principle Governing Postseason 11.3 Compensation and Remuneration Competition and Contests Sponsored 11.4 Employment of High School, by Noncollegiate Organizations..5 Preparatory School or Two-Year 2.16 The Principle Governing the Economy College Coaches, or Other Individuals ram Associated With Prospective Student-Athletes CONSTITUTION 11.5 Certification to Recruit Off Campus...45 Article 3 NCAA Membership 11.6 Scouting of Opponents.......46 11.7 Limitations on the Number and dutie 3.01 General Principles of Coaches and Noncoaching Staff 3.02 Definitions and Applications 3.1 Eligibility for Membership Article 12 Amateurism and Athletics Eligibiliy 3.3 Member Confe 11278 12.01 General Principles..... 3. 4 Affiliated Membership 12.02 Definitions and Applications 535 3.7 Dues of members,m.9 12.2 Involvement With Professional Teams.. 60 Article 4 Organization 123 Use of Agents……1 4.01 General Principles 12. 4 Employment Definitions and Applications 12.5 Promotional Activities 4.1 Board of governors 4.2 Division I Board of Directors 234 12.6 Financial Donations from Outside Organizations 127 General Eligibility Requirements……170 12. 8 Seasons of Competition: Five-Year Rule.71 4. 4 Committee on academics 12.9 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions 4.5 Committees/Cabinets Special Eligibility Provisions 2016-17 Division /-August
2016-17 Division I – 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.......................3 2.4 The Principle of Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct...............................................3 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 .............4 2.11 The Principle Governing Recruiting..............4 2.12 The Principle Governing Eligibility ................4 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 CONSTITUTION Article 3 NCAA Membership 3.01 General Principles................................................1 3.02 Definitions and Applications...........................1 3.1 Eligibility for Membership................................1 3.2 Active Membership.............................................2 3.3 Member Conference...........................................7 3.4 Affiliated Membership.......................................8 3.7 Dues of Members.................................................9 Article 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles..............................................11 4.02 Definitions and Applications.........................12 4.1 Board of Governors...........................................13 4.2 Division I Board of Directors..........................14 4.3 Division I Council ...............................................16 4.4 Committee on Academics..............................18 4.5 Committees/Cabinets......................................19 Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process 5.01 General Principles..............................................23 5.02 Definitions and Applications.........................23 5.1 Conventions and Meetings............................23 5.2 Elements of Legislation ...................................26 5.3 Amendment Process........................................27 5.4 Other Legislative and Amendment Procedures......................................................33 Article 6 Institutional Control 6.01 General Principle................................................37 6.1 Institutional Governance ................................37 6.2 Budgetary Control.............................................37 6.3 Exit Interviews.....................................................38 6.4 Responsibilities for Actions of Outside Entities..............................................................38 OPERATING BYLAWS Article 10 Ethical Conduct 10.01 General Principle................................................39 10.02 Definitions and Applications.........................39 10.1 Unethical Conduct ............................................39 10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs...........39 10.3 Sports Wagering Activities.............................39 10.4 Disciplinary Action............................................40 Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel 11.01 Definitions and Applications.........................41 11.1 Conduct of Athletics Personnel....................43 11.2 Contractual Agreements.................................44 11.3 Compensation and Remuneration..............44 11.4 Employment of High School, Preparatory School or Two-Year College Coaches, or Other Individuals Associated With Prospective Student-Athletes...........................................45 11.5 Certification to Recruit Off Campus............45 11.6 Scouting of Opponents...................................46 11.7 Limitations on the Number and Duties of Coaches and Noncoaching Staff Members..........................................................46 Article 12 Amateurism and Athletics Eligibiliy 12.01 General Principles..............................................53 12.02 Definitions and Applications.........................53 12.1 General Regulations.........................................55 12.2 Involvement With Professional Teams........60 12.3 Use of Agents......................................................63 12.4 Employment........................................................64 12.5 Promotional Activities......................................64 12.6 Financial Donations From Outside Organizations.................................................69 12.7 General Eligibility Requirements..................70 12.8 Seasons of Competition: Five-Year Rule ....71 12.9 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions, Special Eligibility Provisions......................81
12.10 Certification of Eligibility......8 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses 12.11 Ineligibility..... for Enrolled student-Athletes 12.12 Restoration of Eligibility. 16.01 General Principle Article 13 Recruiting 16.02 Definitions and Applications 13.01 General Principles......83 16.1 Award 203 13.02 Definitions and Applications 16.2 Complimentary Admissions and Ticket Benefits 13.1 Contacts and Evaluations 16.3 Academic and Other Support 13.2 Offers and Inducements …102 206 13.4 Recruiting Materials.. 16.4 Medical Expenses 13.5 6.5 Housing and Meals. 13.6 Official(Paid) Visit 109 16.6 Expenses for Student-Athletes Friends 13.7 Unofficial(Nonpaid)Visit 13. 8 Entertainment, Reimbursement and 16.7 Entertainment in Conjunction with Employment of High School/ Practice or Competition 16.8 Expenses Provided by the Institution for Two-Year College Coaches and Practice and Competition 13.9 Letter-of-intent Programs, Financial Aid Prospective Student-Athletes 16.9 Other Travel Expenses Provided by the Institution 16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individuals Agreements…… or Organizations Other Than the 13.10 Publicity 117 13.11 Tryouts 16.11 Benefits, Gifts and services 10 21 13.12 Sports Camps and Clinics 16.12 Expense Waivers 13.13 High School All-Star Games 130 13.14 Use of Recruiting Funds Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 13.15 Precollege Expenses 17.01 General Principles 13.16 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions and 17.02 Definitions and Applications 17.1 General Playing- Season Regulations..218 13.17 Recruiting Calendars 17.2 Baseball 226 13.18 Basketball Event Certification 13.19 Women 's Final Four Basketball Event 17. 4 Beach Volleyball, Womens Certification 14 17.5 Bowling, Women 234 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and 17.6 Cross Country General Requirements 17.7 Equestrian, Womens.. 14.01 General Principles 143 17.8 Fencing 239 14.02 Definitions and Applications 7. 9 Field Hockey ent and Academic 17.10 Football 244 14.1 Credentials…… 145 17.11Go|f… 14 Full-Time enrollment 46 17.12 Gymnastics 253 Freshman Academic Requirements..149 7. 13 Ice Hockey 14.4 Progress-Toward-Degree 17.14 Lacrosse 17.15 Rifle 259 14.5 Transfer Regulations 17.16 Rowing, Womens.. 14.6 Graduate Student/Postbaccalaureate 17.17 Rugby, Womens 17.18 Skiing .265 14.7 Additional Waivers for Eligibility 17.19 Soccer Requirements… 17.20 Softball 269 14.8 Academic Performance Program 17 21 Swimming and Diving 14.9 Post-Enrollment Academic 17.22 Tennis Misconduct 17.23 Track and Field, Indoor /Outdoor 17.24 Triathlon Women s Article 15 Financial Aid 17. 25 Volleyball 15.01 General Principles 17.26 Water polo…. …284 15.02 Definitions and Applications 17.27 Wrestling 15.1 Maximum Limit on Financial Aid- 7.28 Exceptions for Member Institutions Individual 182 Located in alaska, hawaii and 15.2 Elements of financial 288 15.3 Terms and Conditions of Awarding 17.29 Foreign Tours. Institutional financial Aid 186 17.30 Playing Rules 15.5 Maximum Institutional grant-in -Aid 17.31 Outside Competition, Effects on Limitations by Sport Eligibility-…-29 2016-17 Division /-August
iv 2016-17 Division I – August 12.10 Certification of Eligibility.................................81 12.11 Ineligibility............................................................81 12.12 Restoration of Eligibility ..................................82 Article 13 Recruiting 13.01 General Principles..............................................83 13.02 Definitions and Applications.........................83 13.1 Contacts and Evaluations...............................86 13.2 Offers and Inducements...............................102 13.4 Recruiting Materials.......................................104 13.5 Transportation .................................................107 13.6 Official (Paid) Visit...........................................109 13.7 Unofficial (Nonpaid) Visit .............................113 13.8 Entertainment, Reimbursement and Employment of High School/ College-Preparatory School/ Two-Year College Coaches and Other Individuals Associated With Prospective Student-Athletes...............115 13.9 Letter-of-Intent Programs, Financial Aid Agreements.................................................117 13.10 Publicity..............................................................117 13.11 Tryouts................................................................119 13.12 Sports Camps and Clinics............................126 13.13 High School All-Star Games........................130 13.14 Use of Recruiting Funds................................130 13.15 Precollege Expenses......................................131 13.16 U.S. Service Academy Exceptions and Waivers..........................................................133 13.17 Recruiting Calendars.....................................134 13.18 Basketball Event Certification ....................141 13.19 Women’s Final Four Basketball Event Certification .................................................142 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements 14.01 General Principles...........................................143 14.02 Definitions and Applications......................144 14.1 Admission, Enrollment and Academic Credentials...................................................145 14.2 Full-Time Enrollment .....................................146 14.3 Freshman Academic Requirements.........149 14.4 Progress-Toward-Degree Requirements..............................................156 14.5 Transfer Regulations......................................163 14.6 Graduate Student/Postbaccalaureate Participation. ............................................172 14.7 Additional Waivers for Eligibility Requirements..............................................173 14.8 Academic Performance Program..............174 14.9 Post-Enrollment Academic Misconduct..................................................175 Article 15 Financial Aid 15.01 General Principles...........................................179 15.02 Definitions and Applications......................180 15.1 Maximum Limit on Financial Aid— Individual......................................................182 15.2 Elements of Financial Aid.............................182 15.3 Terms and Conditions of Awarding Institutional Financial Aid.......................186 15.5 Maximum Institutional Grant-in-Aid Limitations by Sport.................................190 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes 16.01 General Principles...........................................203 16.02 Definitions and Applications......................203 16.1 Awards................................................................203 16.2 Complimentary Admissions and Ticket Benefits..........................................................205 16.3 Academic and Other Support Services.........................................................206 16.4 Medical Expenses...........................................206 16.5 Housing and Meals.........................................206 16.6 Expenses for Student-Athlete’s Friends and Family Members................................208 16.7 Entertainment in Conjunction with Practice or Competition ..........................209 16.8 Expenses Provided by the Institution for Practice and Competition...........................209 16.9 Other Travel Expenses Provided by the Institution.....................................................209 16.10 Provision of Expenses by Individuals or Organizations Other Than the Institution.....................................................209 16.11 Benefits, Gifts and Services.........................210 16.12 Expense Waivers..............................................212 Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 17.01 General Principles...........................................215 17.02 Definitions and Applications......................215 17.1 General Playing-Season Regulations.......218 17.2 Baseball ..............................................................226 17.3 Basketball ..........................................................228 17.4 Beach Volleyball, Women’s..........................232 17.5 Bowling, Women’s...........................................234 17.6 Cross Country...................................................235 17.7 Equestrian, Women’s......................................237 17.8 Fencing...............................................................239 17.9 Field Hockey .....................................................241 17.10 Football...............................................................244 17.11 Golf.......................................................................251 17.12 Gymnastics........................................................253 17.13 Ice Hockey .........................................................255 17.14 Lacrosse..............................................................257 17.15 Rifle ......................................................................259 17.16 Rowing, Women’s............................................261 17.17 Rugby, Women’s..............................................263 17.18 Skiing...................................................................265 17.19 Soccer..................................................................267 17.20 Softball ...............................................................269 17.21 Swimming and Diving ..................................272 17.22 Tennis..................................................................274 17.23 Track and Field, Indoor/Outdoor...............276 17.24 Triathlon, Women’s.........................................279 17.25 Volleyball ...........................................................281 17.26 Water Polo .........................................................284 17.27 Wrestling............................................................286 17.28 Exceptions for Member Institutions Located in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico...................................................288 17.29 Foreign Tours....................................................288 17.30 Playing Rules....................................................290 17.31 Outside Competition, Effects on Eligibility .......................................................290
Article 18 Championships and Article 21 Committees Postseason Football 21.02 Definitions and Applications 8. 01 General pr 21.1 Playing Rules Oversight Panel.m.m. 349 18.02 Definitions and Applications 21.2 Association-Wide Committees 18.1 Regulations and Authority for Conduct General Committees 350 of Championships 21.3 Association-Wide Committees-Rules 18.2 Criteria for Establishment or Committees Without Championships Continuation of Championships.. 295 Administration Responsibilities.. 35 18.3 Current Championships 21. 4 Common Committees-Committees 8.4 Eligibility for Championships With Playing Rules an 18.5 Automatic Qualification by Championships Administration Responsibilities. 18.6 Playing Rules for Championships 21.5 Common Committees-Committees 8.7 Postseason Football 302 With Only Championship Administration Responsibilities..356 Article 19 Enforcement 21.6 Common Committees-Committees 19.01 General Principles 305 19.02 Definitions and Applications Responsibilities.. 1356 19.1 Violation Structure 95 21.7 Division I Committees 19.2 Expectations and Shared Article 22 Institutional Performance Program Responsibility..... 19.3 Committee on Infractions 307 22.01 General Principle..... 365 19.4 Infractions Appeals Committee.... 308 22.1 Committee on Institutional Performance 19.5 Review and Investigation of Alleg 19.6 Summary Disposition Process....311 ADMINISTRATIVE BYLAWS 19.7 Notice of Allegations and Opportunity Article 31 Executive Regulations to Respond 31.01 General Principles 19.8 Notification of Committee on 31.02 Definitions and Applications Infractions Decision 14 31.1 Administration of ncaa 199 Penalties… 315 Championships 19.10 Appeal of Decisions 319 31.2 Eligibility for Championships 19.11 Notice of Allegations, Opportunity to 31.3 Selection of Teams and individuals for Respond and Penalties Championships Participation 31. 4 Financial Administration of 19.12 Notice of Allegations, Opportunity to Championships 377 espond and penalties 31.5 Financial Administration of postseason evel IV Cases) Football 19.13 Restitution 31.6 Rights to NCAA Properties and Article 20 Division Membershi 20.01 General Principles 31.7 General Financial Management 329 31.8 Personnel 202Eah02 31.9 National Statistics Progra 20.4 Multidivision Classification/ Reclassification of football Subdivisi 20.5 Change of Division Membership 335 20.7 Division Legislation 20.8 Eligibility for National Collegiate and Division Championship 20.9 Division I Membership 2016-17 Division /-August
2016-17 Division I – August v Article 18 Championships and Postseason Football 18.01 General Principles...........................................295 18.02 Definitions and Applications......................295 18.1 Regulations and Authority for Conduct of Championships.....................................295 18.2 Criteria for Establishment or Continuation of Championships..........295 18.3 Current Championships...............................297 18.4 Eligibility for Championships.....................297 18.5 Automatic Qualification by Conference...................................................301 18.6 Playing Rules for Championships.............302 18.7 Postseason Football.......................................302 Article 19 Enforcement 19.01 General Principles...........................................305 19.02 Definitions and Applications......................305 19.1 Violation Structure .........................................305 19.2 Expectations and Shared Responsibility..............................................306 19.3 Committee on Infractions............................307 19.4 Infractions Appeals Committee.................308 19.5 Review and Investigation of Alleged Violations......................................................309 19.6 Summary Disposition Process....................311 19.7 Notice of Allegations and Opportunity to Respond.................................................. 312 19.8 Notification of Committee on Infractions Decision..................................314 19.9 Penalties.............................................................315 19.10 Appeal of Decisions.......................................319 19.11 Notice of Allegations, Opportunity to Respond and Penalties (Level III Cases)............................................320 19.12 Notice of Allegations, Opportunity to Respond and Penalties (Level IV Cases) ...........................................321 19.13 Restitution.........................................................321 Article 20 Division Membership 20.01 General Principles...........................................329 20.02 Definitions and Applications......................329 20.2 Establishment of and Compliance With Division Criteria..........................................330 20.4 Multidivision Classification/ Reclassification of Football Subdivision ..................................................332 20.5 Change of Division Membership ..............335 20.7 Division Legislation........................................337 20.8 Eligibility for National Collegiate and Division Championships.........................337 20.9 Division I Membership..................................338 Article 21 Committees 21.02 Definitions and Applications......................349 21.1 Playing Rules Oversight Panel....................349 21.2 Association-Wide Committees— General Committees.................................350 21.3 Association-Wide Committees—Rules Committees Without Championships Administration Responsibilities............352 21.4 Common Committees—Committees With Playing Rules and Championships Administration Responsibilities...........................................354 21.5 Common Committees—Committees With Only Championship Administration Responsibilities............356 21.6 Common Committees—Committees With Governance Administration Responsibilities...........................................356 21.7 Division I Committees...................................358 Article 22 Institutional Performance Program 22.01 General Principle.............................................365 22.1 Committee on Institutional Performance................................................365 ADMINISTRATIVE BYLAWS Article 31 Executive Regulations 31.01 General Principles...........................................367 31.02 Definitions and Applications......................367 31.1 Administration of NCAA Championships..........................................367 31.2 Eligibility for Championships.....................371 31.3 Selection of Teams and Individuals for Championships Participation................374 31.4 Financial Administration of Championships..........................................377 31.5 Financial Administration of Postseason Football .........................................................379 31.6 Rights to NCAA Properties and Marketing Restrictions.............................379 31.7 General Financial Management................381 31.8 Personnel...........................................................383 31.9 National Statistics Program.........................384
Table of Figures Article 4 Organization Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses 4-1 Division I Governance structure.20 for Enrolled student-Athletes 16-1 213 …213 Article 11 Conduct and Employment 16-3 Special Achievement Awards of athletics personnel Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons Maximum Number of contests and 11-2 Coaches' Reimbursable l Dates of Competition for Each Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and 17-2 First practice. contest or date f General Requirements Competition, and End-of-Season 14-2 Academic Misconduct Analysi Article 15 Financial Aid 23 15-1 Financial Aid Maximum Limits 19-2 Processing a Typical NCAA Division I 15-2 How to Determine a Counter Infractions Case 15-3 Where to Count Student-Athletes 19-3 Processing a Typical NCAA Infraction Who Participate in more than one Intercall Sport… Article 20 Division Membership 20-1 General Requirements for Division I 2016-17 Division /-August
vi 2016-17 Division I – August Table of Figures Article 4 Organization 4-1 Division I Governance Structure...................20 4-2 Association Governance Structure..............21 4-3 NCAA Board of Governors’ Duties................22 Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel 11-1 Coaches’ Compensation and Benefits........51 11-2 Coaches’ Reimbursable Expenses................52 Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirements 14-1 Initial Eligibility ................................................176 14-2 Academic Misconduct Analysis.................178 Article 15 Financial Aid 15-1 Financial Aid Maximum Limits...................199 15-2 How to Determine a Counter.....................201 15-3 Where to Count Student-Athletes Who Participate in More Than One Intercollegiate Sport.................................202 Article 16 Awards, Benefits and Expenses for Enrolled Student-Athletes 16-1 Participation Awards.....................................213 16-2 Championship Awards..................................213 16-3 Special Achievement Awards.....................214 Article 17 Playing and Practice Seasons 17-1 Maximum Number of Contests and Dates of Competition for Each Sport...............................................................223 17-2 First Practice, Contest or Date of Competition, and End-of-Season Dates..............................................................224 Article 19 Enforcement 19-1 Penalty Guidelines..........................................323 19-2 Processing a Typical NCAA Division I Infractions Case..........................................326 19-3 Processing a Typical NCAA Infractions Appeals Case ...............................................327 Article 20 Division Membership 20-1 General Requirements for Division I Membership ................................................348
User's Guide . MANUAL FORMAT A"bleed tab"on each page helps the user turn to the desired article quickly CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5 legislative Authority GENERAL PRINCIPLES and Process General principles that are considered of par ticular importance in helping the user under stand the rationale for the detailed regulations 5.01 General Principles.(* that follow resented at the beginning of 5.02.1 5021.1 Dominant.凹 DEFINITIONS AND APPLICATIONS egates present and voting in joint session at an anmal or special Coevnrioe Dominant proisions are identi Following the general principles in most m212t 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 to be effectie. Cannon 三东二 如RCD4M证地 5.1 Conventions and Meetings. DECIMAL NUMBERING 5.1.1.1 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 appropri- ate, assist the user in identifying the sec- ontent, thus facilitating ready access tinent regulations. This system also facilitates a hanging indention"presen- VOTING REQUIREMENTS tation, which helps the reader relate the subsections to the basic section Symbols for voting requirements appear after the title of he bylaw. See page ix for a complete explanation of all ymbols. Each divisions Manual contains legislation spe- cific to the applicable division and does not contain legisla tion pertaining only to one or both of the other divisions. 2016-17 Division /-August
vii 27 5LEGISLATIVE PROCESS CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 5 Legislative Authority and Process 5.01 General Principles. [*] 5.01.1 Basis of Legislation. [*] All legislation of the Association that governs the conduct of the intercollegiate athletics programs of its member institutions shall be adopted by the membership in Convention assembled, or by the divisional governance structures as set forth in Constitution 4, as determined by the constitution and bylaws governing each division, and shall be consistent with the purposes and fundamental policy set forth in Constitution 1, and shall be designed to advance one or more principles such as those set forth in Constitution 2. (Revised: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 5.01.2 Approaches to Legislative Process. [*] e membership of the Association recognizes that certain fundamental polices, practices and principles have applicability to all members, while others are applicable to division groupings of members, based on a common philosophy shared among the individual members of the division and on special policies and concerns that are common to the nature and purposes of the institutions in the division. (Revised: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 5.02 De nitions and Applications. 5.02.1 Legislative (Constitution and Bylaw) Provisions. 5.02.1.1 Dominant. [*] A dominant provision is a regulation that applies to all members of the Association and is of su cient importance to the entire membership that it requires a two-thirds majority vote of all delegates present and voting in joint session at an annual or special Convention. Dominant provisions are identi ed by an asterisk (*). 5.02.1.2 Division Dominant. [*] A division dominant provision is a regulation that applies to all members of a division and is of su cient 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 identi- ed by the diamond symbol (◆). (Revised: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 5.02.1.3 Common. [*] A common provision is a regulation that applies to more than one of the divisions of the Association. A common provision shall be adopted by each of the applicable divisions, acting separately pursuant to the divisional legislative process described in Constitution 5.3, and must be approved by all applicable divisions to be eective. Common provisions are identi ed by the pound sign (#). (Adopted: 1/14/97 e ective 8/1/97) 5.02.1.4 Federated. [*] A federated provision is a regulation adopted by a majority vote of the delegates present and voting of one or more of the divisions or subdivisions of the Association, acting separately pursuant to the divisional legislative process described in Constitution 5.3. Such a provision applies only to the division(s) or subdivision(s) that adopts it. (Revised: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 5.02.1.5 Football Championship Subdivision Dominant. [FCSD] A Football Championship Subdivision dominant provision is a regulation that applies only to the Football Championship Subdivision and is of su cient importance to the subdivision that it requires a two-thirds majority vote for adoption or to be amended pursuant to the legislative process set forth in Constitution 5.3. Football Championship Subdivision dominant provisions are identi ed by the initialization FCSD. (Adopted: 1/15/11) 5.1 Conventions and Meetings. 5.1.1 Authorization. 5.1.1.1 Annual Convention. [*] ere shall be an annual Convention of this Association during the second week of January or at such other time as may be prescribed by the Executive Committee. 5.1.1.2 Special Convention. [*] A special Convention of the Association may be called by the Executive Committee. (Revised: 1/9/96 e ective 8/1/97) 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. VOTING REQUIREMENTS Symbols for voting requirements appear after the title of the bylaw. See page ix for a complete explanation of all symbols. 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. 2016-17 Division I – August
I ORGANIZATION OF THE NCAA MANUAL Divisions I, II and Ill each have a separate Manual that 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 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 ir Article 1 Name, Purposes and Fundamental Policy Article 2 Principles for Conduct of Int ate athletic Article 3 NCAA Membership Article 4 Organization Article 5 Legislative Authority and Process Article 6 Instituti Operating Bylaws Articles 10 through 22 are the operating bylaws, which consist of legislation adopted by the membership to promote the principles enunciated in the constitution and to achieve the Associations purposes. Article 10 Ethical Conduct Article 11 Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel Article 12 Amateurism and Athletics Eligibility Article 13 Recruiting Article 14 Eligibility: Academic and General Requirement 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 Enforcement Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Article 22 Institutional Performance Program Administrative Bylaws Article 31 is an administrative bylaw, which sets forth policies and procedures for the implementation of the NCaa champion- ships and the business of the Association. Amendments to Article 31 may be adopted by the Division I Board of Directors or Division I Council for the efficient adminis of the activities that they govern. The Bylaw also may be amended through the regular legislative process. (See Constitution 5.2.3.2. Article 31 Executive Regulations The legislation included in the Division I Manu available online via the NCAA Legislative Services Database for the Internet(lsdbi)atwww.Ncaa.org.Thelsdbim lout the year to reflect any adopted legislation, modi cations of wording, incorporations and editorial revisions. Therefore, the LSDBi Manual includes the most up-to-date legislation available and a mechanism for quickly searching and locating legislation through a variety of user-friendly methods Custom Manuals may be produced and printed from LSDBi. Users may select entire articles or specific constitutional provisions and Bylaws to included in an abridged format. For example, a user may produce an abridged Manual that only includes legisla tion that is specific to a particular spor 2016-17 Division /-August
viii II. ORGANIZATION OF THE NCAA MANUAL Divisions I, II and III each have a separate Manual that 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. 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 22 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 and Athletics Eligibility 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 Enforcement Article 20 Division Membership Article 21 Committees Article 22 Institutional Performance Program Administrative Bylaws Article 31 is an administrative bylaw, which sets forth policies and procedures for the implementation of the NCAA championships and the business of the Association. Amendments to Article 31 may be adopted by the Division I Board of Directors or Division I Council for the efficient administration of the activities that they govern. The Bylaw also may be amended through the regular legislative process. (See Constitution 5.2.3.2.) Article 31 Executive Regulations The legislation included in the Division I Manual is also available online via the NCAA Legislative Services Database for the Internet (LSDBi) at www.NCAA.org. The LSDBi Manual is updated throughout the year to reflect any adopted legislation, modifications of wording, incorporations and editorial revisions. Therefore, the LSDBi Manual includes the most up-to-date legislation available and a mechanism for quickly searching and locating legislation through a variety of user-friendly methods. Custom Manuals may be produced and printed from LSDBi. Users may select entire articles or specific constitutional provisions and Bylaws to included in an abridged format. For example, a user may produce an abridged Manual that only includes legislation that is specific to a particular sport. 2016-17 Division I – August
III VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual presents 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 define voting requirements currently in effect for sections in the manual Area of autono An area of autonomy is a legislative provision that provides legislative flexibility to the Atlantic Coast Conference,Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and Southeastern Conference and their member institutions. The abovementioned conferences are granted autonomy in these areas to permit the use of resources to advance the legitimate educational or athletics-related needs of student-athletes and for legislative changes that will otherwise enhance student-athlete well-being. The requirements for adoption, amendment and expansion of the areas of autonomy are set forth in Constitution 5.3.2. 1. A legislative provision that is an area of autonomy is identified by a capital letter A. 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 identi fied 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 amendmen Federated provision -Legislation that is derived from divided bylaws in the 1988-89 Manual. Such legislation can be adopted or amended by a majority vote of one or more of the subdivisions voting separately. Division Dominant -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 preser nt and voting at a divisions annual or special Convention. Division dominant provisions are identified by a diamond symbol() Football Championship Subdivision Dominant-A Football Championship Subdivision dominant prov regulation that applies only to the Football Championship Subdivision and is of sufficient importance to the subdivisic that it requires a two-thirds majority vote for adoption or to be amended pursuant to the legislative process set forth in nstitution 5.3. Football Championship Subdivision dominant provisions are identified by the initialization FCSD The Board of Governors 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 5.3.7.1 Symbols Designating Voting Requirements and subdivisions for which Federated Legislation Is Applicable Provision Symbol Area of Autonomy A Dominant Federated ICAA Football Bowl Subdivision FBS NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Bowl Subdivision and Championship FBS/FCS Football Championship Subdivision Dominant FCSD 2016-17 Division /-August
ix III. VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUAL The Manual presents 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 define voting requirements currently in effect for sections in the Manual: • Area of Autonomy—An area of autonomy is a legislative provision that provides legislative flexibility to the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and Southeastern Conference and their member institutions. The abovementioned conferences are granted autonomy in these areas to permit the use of resources to advance the legitimate educational or athletics-related needs of student-athletes and for legislative changes that will otherwise enhance student-athlete well-being. The requirements for adoption, amendment and expansion of the areas of autonomy are set forth in Constitution 5.3.2.1. A legislative provision that is an area of autonomy is identified by a capital letter A. • 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. • Federated provision—Legislation that is derived from divided bylaws in the 1988-89 Manual. Such legislation can be adopted or amended by a majority vote of one or more of the subdivisions voting separately. • Division Dominant—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 (◆). • Football Championship Subdivision Dominant—A Football Championship Subdivision dominant provision is a regulation that applies only to the Football Championship Subdivision and is of sufficient importance to the subdivision that it requires a two-thirds majority vote for adoption or to be amended pursuant to the legislative process set forth in Constitution 5.3. Football Championship Subdivision dominant provisions are identified by the initialization FCSD. The Board of Governors 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 5.3.7.1. Symbols Designating Voting Requirements and Subdivisions for Which Federated Legislation Is Applicable Provision Symbol Area of Autonomy A Dominant * Common # Federated NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Bowl Subdivision and Championship Subdivision FBS FCS FBS/FCS Division Dominant ◆ Football Championship Subdivision Dominant FCSD 2016-17 Division I – August
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; 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 lage, if the value of the benefit provided to the individual (prospective or enrolled student-athlete) is $100 or less, the eligibility of dividual 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. A violation of such a provision remains an institutional violation per Constitution 2.8.1, and documentation of the individual's repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement staff with the institutions self-report of the violation. V DIAGRAMS AND TABLES Diagrams and tables are included as supplements to the text to her With the exception of Bylaw 17, 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/SCREENED gislation, incorporations of interpretations, editorial revisions and modifications of wording approved or adopted after augu 1, 2015, are set off by a gray background and include an adoption or revision date VIL. NOTATION OF LEGISLATION WITH DELAYED EFFECTIVE DATE slation with a delayed effective date is enclosed in a box and set off by a gray background. 2016-17 Division /-August
x 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; 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 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. A violation of such a provision remains an institutional violation per Constitution 2.8.1, and documentation of the individual’s repayment shall be forwarded to the enforcement 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. With the exception of Bylaw 17, 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/SCREENED Legislation, incorporations of interpretations, editorial revisions and modifications of wording approved or adopted after August 1, 2015, 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 is enclosed in a box and set off by a gray background. 2016-17 Division I – August