THE CREED OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI ALMA MATER

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1 THE CREED OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI The University of Mississippi is a community of learning dedicated to nurturing excellence in intellectual inquiry and personal character in an open and diverse environment. As a voluntary member of the community: I believe in respect for the dignity of each person I believe in fairness & civility I believe in personal & professional integrity I believe in academic honesty I believe in academic freedom I believe in good stewardship of our resources I pledge to uphold these values and encourage others to follow my example THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI ALMA MATER Way down South in Mississippi, There s a spot that ever calls, Where among the hills enfolded, Stand old Alma Mater s halls, Where the trees lift high their branches To the whispering Southern breeze There Ole Miss is calling, Calling to our hearts fond memories.

2 FEDEX STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER 836 ALL-AMERICAN DRIVE P.O. BOX 1848 UNIVERSITY, MS (662) (Main) (662) (Fax) Karen Schiferl Senior Associate Athletic Director of Academic Support Drew Clinton Assistant Director of Academic Support Sheila Padgett Assistant Director of Academic Support Bobby Nix Assistant Director/Learning Specialist Taylor Jabour Learning Specialist Pete Lewis Learning Specialist Anne Rhodes Learning Specialist German Bello Academic Counselor Bill Fennell Academic Counselor Jon Nance Academic Counselor Edward Waller Academic Counselor Andrea Getzin Administrative Secretary Charlie Burrell Tutor Coordinator

3 Abigail McDonald Academic Intern Briana Parker Academic Intern UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the University of Mississippi s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to advance the University s role as a major comprehensive institution of higher learning dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The Department will produce competitive and entertaining athletic teams, by recruiting qualified student-athletes, coaches and staff from diverse backgrounds, providing equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or gender. The Department will prepare student-athletes to be productive members of society by assisting in his/her development of academic, athletic, social, and leadership skills within an environment which fosters integrity, sportsmanship, and emotional, physical, and mental well being. Operating within the principles of sound fiscal management, the Department will sponsor athletic teams which reflect the interest of the citizens of Mississippi and promote enthusiasm, financial support, cohesiveness, and loyalty within the University community. Demonstrating leadership in all decisions which impact the University, the Southeastern Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletics Association, the Department will conduct itself in an ethical and honest manner. OFFICE OF STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUPPORT MISSION STATEMENT To provide quality developmental and need-based programs to help student-athletes become independent and self-reliant learners. In an environment that promotes student development, the staff provides support for all student-athletes from the time they arrive on campus through graduation. The staff provides resources, experience and knowledge empowering each student-athlete to reach his/her academic, career, and personal potential. The OSAAS staff will pursue this mission by promoting academic success with integrity, strict adherence to university, SEC, and NCAA rules, and a dedication to excellence. ATHLETICS AT OLE MISS The University of Mississippi is a founding member of the Southeastern Conference. Ole Miss sponsors varsity competition at the NCAA Division I-A level in: Baseball, Men s/women s Basketball, Men s/women s Cross Country, Football, Men s/women s Golf, Women s Rifle, Women s Soccer, Women s Softball, Men s/women s Tennis, Men s/women s Track and Field, & Women s Volleyball In addition to varsity and scholarship student-athletes, the Department of Athletics at Ole Miss supports team managers, student trainers, cheerleaders, and dance team members whose appointments are funded by the Department.

4 The tradition of great intercollegiate athletics at the University of Mississippi has been a source of pride throughout the state and nation for over 100 years. You have the opportunity to play a part in this great legacy we call Ole Miss. TITLE IX Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any program or activity that receives financial assistance. Title IX addresses discrimination throughout educational institutions which includes intercollegiate athletics. The University of Mississippi is committed to fair and equitable treatment of men and women in all aspects of college life. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is similarly committed to the fair and equitable treatment of all its student-athletes regardless of gender. Executive Associate Athletic Director Lynnette Johnson is responsible for coordinating the Athletics Department responsibilities under Title IX. Any questions or concerns relating to Title IX should be addressed to her. She can be reached at (662) STUDENT-ATHLETE WELLNESS (WELL-BEING) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Affirmative Action describes specific actions taken by an institution designed to avoid discrimination against students and employees in regard to recruitment, employment, admissions and participation in University programs and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance monitors the University s compliance with these rules. All complaints of discrimination or sexual harassment need to be reported if they are witnessed or experienced to the Executive Director of the EE/RC office, Wilma Webber-Colbert. Dr. Webber-Colbert can be reached at THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE (SEC) As a member of the SEC, the University of Mississippi resides within the Western Division. The Western Division members are: University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Auburn University, Louisiana State University, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State University. The remaining six members of the conference comprise the Eastern Division. They are: University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University. All members of the SEC voluntarily abide by a set of standards in addition to any rules and regulations of The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Also, each institution may require additional policies and procedures above and beyond those of the SEC or the NCAA. Specific questions regarding any rule, regulation or standard should be addressed to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. These rules and regulations affect all student-athletes at Ole Miss, and you must be aware of them. Your eligibility to participate in your sport depends on this knowledge. BEING AN OLE MISS STUDENT-ATHLETE STUDENT-ATHLETE CONDUCT All students, including student-athletes, at the University of Mississippi are held to a set of standards for conduct. These standards may be found in what is known as the M-Book, available online. Included are specific policies and procedures concerning academic honesty, disciplinary processes both in and out of the classroom, due process information, appeal information, and conduct expectations. Since you are responsible for the contents of the M-Book, it is wise to read this publication during your first days on campus, and then use it as a University reference. Any questions regarding rules and regulations found in the M-Book should be addressed to the Office

5 of the Dean of Students located in the Ole Miss Student Union Building. Student-athletes must also comply with the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) concerning ethical conduct, amateurism, recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, awards/ benefits, playing/practice seasons, etc. These rules and regulations will be explained to you by the compliance staff at your annual compliance orientation meeting and by other athletic department staff throughout the year. If you have any questions, you may contact the Athletic Department s Compliance Office or any other staff member who has responsibility for specific rule expertise (i.e. academic eligibility, drug testing, etc.). Because you are a student-athlete at the University of Mississippi, you become more visible and recognizable among the student population. You give up a portion of your privacy in exchange for the opportunity to compete for this institution nationwide, and possibly achieve a level of fame. Everything you say and do has an effect on the entire program, not just you. If you remember this then you can expect to be successful at the University of Mississippi. Each Head Coach may also have a set of team rules and standards that you will need to understand thoroughly. Make certain that you have a set of these specific team rules. However, in the event that you feel that any NCAA or SEC rule or regulation has been broken, it is your duty to report this to the Senior Associate AD for Compliance. ACADEMIC CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS The administration and coaching staff expect you to be successful in both the classroom and in your sport. The University of Mississippi and its Department of Intercollegiate Athletics are committed to providing all student-athletes with the best possible opportunities to succeed academically. In accepting admission to the University, student-athletes assume the responsibility of meeting not only athletic obligations, but also those obligations that come with being serious students, interested in earning degrees. All student-athletes are expected to: 1. Acknowledge earning an undergraduate degree is the primary goal of a collegiate studentathlete. 2. Attend all classes except while traveling to represent the University in intercollegiate competition. 3. Be prepared for class and participate in class discussions. 4. Complete all academic assignments on time and take all course examinations. 5. Check University account regularly. 6. Meet with college academic advisors to seek assistance with course registration and assistance with procedures related to course schedule adjustments and academic matriculation. 7. Attend all OSAAS academic meetings, tutor appointments, study table, and review sessions as scheduled. 8. Maintain the status of full-time enrollment while giving genuine effort at obtaining an undergraduate degree. 9. Make satisfactory progress towards a degree as defined by your college, the SEC, and the NCAA. 10. Maintain academic eligibility for practice & competition as defined by the University of Mississippi, the SEC, and the NCAA. 11. Properly inform instructors of expected class absences due to travel to official intercollegiate competitions and seek to resolve anticipated class conflicts in a proactive manner. 12. Abide by the University of Mississippi rules and regulations governing student conduct paying particular attention and abiding by the code of academic integrity. In the unlikely event that you have a conflict concerning one of your courses or another academic issue, you should immediately report this to your academic counselor in the Office of Student-

6 Athlete Academic Support. Your academic counselor will help you with strategies to resolve any problems. However, athletic participation is never a valid excuse for not performing appropriately in class. Because you have the same rights and responsibilities as every other student at Ole Miss, you have access to all services within the University. These services are designed to assist students in the quest for a degree and a successful living and learning experience. Within the Athletic Department, this hierarchy follows a pattern to resolve ACADEMIC conflict: 1. Academic Counselor in the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support 2. Senior Associate Athletic Director of Academic Support 3. Athletic Director or SWA 4. Faculty Athletic Representative Outside of the Athletic Department, you may pursue the following steps to insure your rights as a student in an academic conflict: 1. Instructor or Professor 2. Academic Department Chairperson 3. Academic Dean 4. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Behavioral matters are handled through the office of the Dean of Students. Because you are a student, your behavior, both on & off campus, is subject to review by the Dean of Students. This may or may not include athletic discipline by your Head Coach. Your Head Coach may set standards that are designed to enhance your academic and athletic performance. These rules and regulations may differ from those imposed by the University on all students. Please note that the opportunity to participate on an intercollegiate athletic team IS NOT A RIGHT GUARANTEED BY LAW. IT IS A PRIVILEGE. PROTECT IT. Social Networking Sites Due to the growing popularity of internet community websites (i.e. Facebook, Myspace, etc.) you are cautioned to use mature judgment and discretion regarding the content of what you might consider posting. Avoid posting photographs, language, or criticisms which might result in embarrassment to you, your team, or the University. Since these sites are public, you should also resist posting personal information which could be used by those who may wish to cause you harm. MAINTAINING YOUR ELIGIBILITY REPORTING VIOLATIONS NCAA rules require that a student-athlete, coach, or staff member report a potential or known violation to the Compliance Office [NCAA Bylaw 10.1]. Not reporting a known violation can result in a student-athlete losing eligibility. EXTRA BENEFITS An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a University employee or a representative of the University s athletics interests to provide student-athletes, his/her relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Receipt or acceptance of such a benefit by a studentathlete or his/her relatives or friends is not a violation of NCAA legislation if it is demonstrated that the same benefit is generally available to the University s students or his/her relatives or friends or to a particular segment of the student body (e.g., international students, minority students) determined on a basis unrelated to athletic ability [NCAA Bylaw ]. Friendships or acquaintances with individuals established in the recruitment process or after arrival on campus in most instances are a result of being a student-athlete, and thus, receipt of benefits from these individuals by a student-athlete, his/her relatives or friends is prohibited by NCAA regulations.

7 During your enrollment at the University of Mississippi you may befriend individuals or families in the community who might wish to provide you with a more home-like atmosphere. Please be aware that becoming friends with a representative of the institution s athletic interest (i.e., booster ) and or employee of the University does not change his/her status as far as NCAA rules are concerned. For example, the provision of any type of material item (i.e., birthday gift, use of car, meals, lodging, loan of money, Christmas gift, etc.) by such an individual or family to you, your relatives, or friends could result in a NCAA rules violation and jeopardize your eligibility. However, NCAA rules do permit enrolled student-athletes to receive occasional meals from athletic department staff at any location (home or at a commercial establishment) on special occasions. Non-athletic staff members (i.e., alumni and friends of the University) are permitted to provide student-athletes with occasional home meals at their home, in the locale of the university, or on campus. Alumni and boosters are not permitted to provide meals to student-athletes at commercial establishments. Examples of non-permissible extra benefits include, but are not limited to: Friends or Relatives May not receive expenses for visiting the student-athlete at any site. May not receive free admission or free meals in conjunction with a team or booster club function. Benefits, Gifts and Services from the Public Free or reduced-cost services for you or your friends or family. Use of telephone or credit card without charge. Use of tickets to any event, dinner, use of a car, etc. from commercial establishment without charge or at a discounted rate. Receipt of loan. Use of an automobile. Free or reduced-cost lodging. Free or reduced-cost meals. Free or reduced-cost transportation. Receipt of gifts or merchandise. Receipt of extra benefits will render you ineligible. Student-athletes seeking assistance or clarification regarding the NCAA s extra benefit rules should contact the Compliance Office or visit its website at Athletics-Compliance Information for Student-Athletes AMATEURISM You are not eligible for participation in a sport if you have ever: Taken pay, or the promise of pay, for competing in that sport; Agreed (orally or in writing) to compete in professional athletics in that sport; Competed on any professional athletics team. A professional team is defined as an organized team that provides any of its players more than actual and necessary expenses or declares itself as a professional team; or Used your athletics skill for pay in any form in that sport. You are not eligible in a sport if you have ever accepted money, transportation, or other benefits from an agent or agreed to have an agent market your athletics ability or reputation in that sport [NCAA Bylaw 12.3]. You are not eligible in any sport if, after you become a student-athlete, you accept any pay for promoting a commercial product or service, or allow your name or picture to be used for promoting a commercial product or service [NCAA Bylaw and ]. You are not eligible in any sport if, because of your athletics ability, you were paid for work you did

8 not perform, paid at a rate higher than the going rate or were paid for the value an employer placed on your reputation, fame, or personal following [NCAA Bylaw 12.4]. OUTSIDE COMPETITION You may not participate in outside competition during the academic year if you haven t exhausted your eligibility. However, in some cases you may participate in outside competition during the summer with approval from the Compliance Office. You may try out with a professional team in a sport at any time, provided the individual does not miss class, only receives actual & necessary expenses for one 48-hour tryout period, and they must clear this tryout through the Compliance Office. If the tryout exceeds the 48-hour period it is permissible for the individual to finance the tryout themselves. In the sport of basketball a studentathlete may accept actual and necessary travel, and room and board expenses from a professional team to attend that organizations pre-draft basketball camp regardless of the duration of the camp. GAMBLING The NCAA opposes all forms of gambling and adamantly opposes all forms of sports gambling. The NCAA membership has adopted specific legislation prohibiting institutional staff members and student-athletes from engaging in gambling activities involving intercollegiate or professional athletics. The NCAA opposes sports gambling because it undermines or carries the potential to undermine the integrity of sports contests and because it sends the wrong message concerning the purpose and meaning of sport. The rationale behind this policy is that once gambling activities are permitted in a specific jurisdiction, then the potential to expand into sports betting rises to a new level. Further, there is an increased acceptability of gambling activities (i.e., land-based casinos and river boat gambling) once it is introduced into a particular municipality or regional area. A student-athlete, coach and/or employee of the Ole Miss Intercollegiate Athletic Department shall not knowingly: Provide information to individuals involved in organized gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics competition; Solicit a bet on any intercollegiate team; Accept a bet on any team representing Ole Miss; Solicit or accept a bet on any intercollegiate competition for any item (e.g., cash, T-shirt, dinner) that has tangible value; or Participate in any gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics (including March Madness pools), through a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling. What are the consequences (sanctions) for student-athlete violations? Permanent loss of all regular and post-season eligibility in all sports if a student-athlete engages in activities designed to influence the outcome of an intercollegiate contest (i.e., throw the game ) or in an effort to affect win-loss margins (i.e., point shaving ) or who solicits or accepts a bet or participates in any activity employed by organized gambling that involves wagering on the studentathlete s own institution. Loss of one year of eligibility if a student-athlete solicits or accepts a bet or participates in any gambling activity (e.g., bookmaker, parlay card, etc.) that involves wagering on any intercollegiate or professional athletic team or event. AWARDS Any awards received by a student-athlete participating in an event during the summer while not representing his or her institution shall conform to the regulations recognized by the amateur association associated with the event. It is permissible in individual sports outside of the playing and practice season to receive cash based on place finish or performance in an open athletics event (not invitation only) provided the competition occurs outside the institution's declared playing and

9 practice season during the institution's summer vacation period. Such prize money may not exceed actual and necessary expenses and may be provided only by the sponsor of the open event. AGENTS The NCAA prohibits any oral or written agreement between a student-athlete and a professional team or agent before the student-athlete's eligibility expires. You are also prohibited from accepting anything from an agent or representative (including, but not limited to, money, goods, and services). The NCAA forbids a coach or staff member from representing and/or promoting a studentathlete, professional team, sports agent, or any other third party. NCAA Bylaw 10.1 concerning unethical conduct stipulates that institutional staff members are prohibited from receiving extra benefits for arranging meetings between sports agents, financial advisors, or representatives of a sports agent and university student-athletes. You may request information about your professional market value without affecting your eligibility status. However, if you retain an agent, you will lose your amateur status. If you are considering a career as a professional athlete, then it is important that you understand the rules and regulations regarding contacts with professional sports organizations and professional sports agents. The National Collegiate Athletic Association publishes A Career in Professional Athletics that outlines what you may or may not do in your quest to become a professional athlete. The guide gives you proper ways of dealing with sports agents so that your athletic eligibility and your future are protected. The guide may be obtained by contacting the NCAA or the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance. IF A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS AGENT IN ANY WAY EVER CONTACTS YOU OR ANY MEM- BER OF YOUR FAMILY, PLEASE INFORM YOUR HEAD COACH IMMEDIATELY AS WELL AS THE COMPLIANCE OFFICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY COST YOU YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS AND THE FORFEITURE OF YOUR ATHLETIC FINANCIAL AID. The University of Mississippi is very supportive of your athletic efforts. If these efforts provide you with an opportunity to play your sport professionally, then we want to help you make this transition smoothly and ethically. When in doubt, please contact either your Head Coach or the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. ENROLLED STUDENT-ATHLETES AS RECRUITERS Recruiting Limitations Off campus, in person, recruiting contacts between enrolled students or student-athletes and prospects are permissible if such contacts are incidental and do not occur at the direction of a coaching staff member. An enrolled student-athlete may not telephone prospects at the request of coaches or use any intercollegiate athletic funds (e.g., telephones) for calling or corresponding. Hosting Prospects on Campus Visits A student host is a very valuable component in the University s recruiting efforts. As a host, students become official representatives of the University and are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. Some specific guidelines are as follows: Student hosts may be provided a maximum of $30 per day for entertainment purposes. An additional $15 per day may be provided for each additional prospect being hosted. Money is not to be given to the prospect. Several students may host a prospect, but the institution may provide entertainment money only to one of the hosts. Also only one student host may accompany a prospective studentathlete to a restaurant meal if multiple student-hosts are used. Hosts may not be provided the use of a vehicle by a coach, staff member, or booster for entertainment purposes. All entertainment must be within 30 miles of the campus. Prospects are not to be transported

10 outside the 30-mile radius for any reason. Hosts are prohibited from purchasing or using alcohol while serving as a host or from purchasing or offering prospect alcoholic beverages or any illegal substances during the official or unofficial visit. Hosts should exercise caution in the places and types of entertainment in which a prospect is exposed. Use good judgment, and if you have a question about the appropriateness of the entertainment, seek the advice of a staff member. Hosts are to avoid introducing prospects to persons who are not students, faculty or staff of the University. Prospects may not have contact with alumni and boosters. Prospects will be housed in a hotel, dorm, or other approved housing. Prospects are not to be housed in private apartments with the host. Curfew for prospects is 1:00 AM or three hours after the conclusion of a late night contest, which ever is later. If the coach is not present to check-in the prospect, the host will telephone the coach immediately to report the prospect has been returned and all entertainment ended. PLAYER TICKET AND ADMISSION POLICY NCAA Rules (Bylaw 16.2) A. Eligibility and Number of Tickets: Student-athletes whose names appear on the official NCAA Squad List are permitted to receive a maximum of four complimentary passes per contest in the sport in which they participate. B. Procedure: Complimentary admission shall be provided only through a pass list for individuals designated by the student-athlete. Hard tickets cannot be issued to either the student-athlete or the individual on the pass list. Guests on the pass list will be provided a ticket stub to identify their seat. C. Payment for Tickets: The receipt of money or items of value in exchange for complimentary passes is prohibited. Selling tickets is a violation which will result in the loss of eligibility. D. Identification: Individuals using a student-athlete s complimentary pass must present identification at the pass gate. The person will be provided a ticket stub to identify their seat. E. Purchase of Tickets: Student-athletes may purchase additional tickets only through procedures available to other students or the general public. No special purchase arrangements may be given to a student-athlete. Tickets purchased by student-athletes may not be sold at a price greater than the face value (i.e., scalping ). This in not only a NCAA violation, but prohibited by law. F. Admission to a Contest in a Sport Other than the Student-athlete s Sport: 1. Student-athletes may be admitted (one pass) to all the University s regular season home on-campus contests through a pass gate (does not apply to away contests). Studentathletes admitted through the pass gate will be seated in the non-reserved seat student section (NCAA). 2. The player s name must appear on one of the institution s squad lists and the student must show his/her student ID card at the gate to be admitted (NCAA). Student support staff (i.e., managers, trainers, etc.) may be included on this list if his/her supervisor submits his/her name to be coded. SEC Rules (Bylaw 16.2) A. Tickets Restricted to Family and Students: In the sports of football and men s basketball, no more than two of the four complimentary admissions in a student-athlete s sport may be provided to anyone other than family members, relatives, or a college student (two or four-year college). The two unrestricted passes ( wild cards ) may be issued to anyone named by the student-athlete.

11 B. Passes Assigned to Teammates: If a student-athlete is not using all of his/her complimentary admissions, those passes may be assigned to the family of another team member, but no student- athlete can use more than one (two for football & men s basketball) wild card. C. Maximum Ticket Purchase. Student-athletes are not permitted to purchase more than four tickets. UNIVERSITY POLICIES A. Student-Athlete s Sport 1. Scholarship Student-Athletes: Scholarship student-athletes may receive a maximum of four admissions in his/her sport for both home and away games. 2. Non-Scholarship Student-Athletes - Dressing: Non-scholarship student-athletes who are on the official dressing list for a contest may receive a maximum of four admissions in his/her sport for both home and away games for which they are dressing (Exception: In Football and Soccer the dress only no competition student-athletes are limited to two complimentary admissions). 3. Non-Scholarship Student-Athletes - Not Dressing: Non-scholarship student-athletes who are not dressing for a contest may receive a maximum of two complimentary tickets in his/her sport for home games. For away games, a maximum of two complimentary tickets may be received but only if the student-athlete attends the game and personally uses one of the admission passes (i.e., produces an ID card and enters through the Player Family Pass List). Admission passes for away games will be dependent upon the number of tickets the home team allocates to visiting teams. 4. Non-Dressing Team Members - Home Contests: Student-athletes not dressing for a home contest will be admitted through a designated player pass gate. This is for home contests only and does not apply to away contests. The player s name must appear on the official Squad List and a student-identification card must be produced at the gate for admission. Student-athletes admitted through the player pass gate will be seated in the student section (non-reserved seating). Non-dressing players are not permitted on the sidelines unless they have been issued and display one of the limited number of special sideline passes. 5. Managers, Trainers, Video, etc.: Student support staff may receive a maximum of two complimentary passes in his/her sport. They are not permitted to assign their passes to players. 6. Ticket Request and Distribution Procedure: (a) Student-athletes are responsible for submitting the names of those who are to receive complimentary passes to the Ticket Office using the website no later than two days prior to the contest. Student-athletes who do not intend to use some or all of his/her tickets may assign his/her unused tickets to another player by signing over his/her tickets at the ticket office. No student-athlete is permitted to use more than one (two for football & men s basketball) wild card regardless of the number of tickets signed over to him by team mates. SEC schools require that any person entering an event facility, regardless of age, must have a ticket. (b) No name substitutions may be made at the gate on game day. Substitutions must be submitted to the ticket manager by the student-athlete prior to the contest. (c) Sports other than Football: For away contests, the host school will provide personnel to work the visiting team player pass gate. The names of those to receive complimentary passes are to be provided by the visiting team to the host institution s ticket office on a form approved by the SEC. B. Abuse of Ticket Privileges: 1. Student-athletes who deliberately violate NCAA, SEC, or University admission and ticket

12 policies are subject to disciplinary action which could include: loss of ticket privileges for one or more games or the loss of eligibility if the violation is severe. FINANCIAL AID Limits A full athletic grant-in-aid includes the cost of tuition and mandatory fees, room, meals, and required course related books. A full athletic grant-in-aid does not cover expenses such as application fees, late registration fees, general school supplies, reference books, parking tickets, penalty fees, etc. A student-athlete may receive additional non-athletic financial aid up to the cost of attendance or a full Pell Grant, which ever is greater. Conditions The University of Mississippi may reduce or cancel your financial aid during the period of the award if you: 1. Drop below the 12 credits per semester requirement (unless enrolled in the final semester of designated degree program and then only with prior authorization from the OSAAS and the Compliance Office); 2. Become ineligible for intercollegiate competition (even if no competition is scheduled); 3. Give false information on application, letter of intent, or financial aid agreement; 4. Engage in serious misconduct warranting disciplinary action; or 5. Withdraw voluntarily from the sport or the university for personal reasons (if you voluntarily withdraw for personal reasons subsequent to the first competition, the reduction or cancellation may occur on or after the date you withdraw from the sport). AII financial aid must be reported to the Department of Athletics. Failure to report all financial aid may result in your ineligibility to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Questions concerning financial aid awards may be addressed by the Compliance Office and by the Office of Financial Aid. The Department of Athletics wishes to help you receive the maximum amount of financial aid available. However, because you accept the responsibility of being a member of an athletic team, you also accept the rules and regulations of the University of Mississippi, the SEC, and the NCAA. Athletically Related Financial Aid The NCAA defines Athletically Related Financial Aid as, ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THAT IS RELATED TO YOUR PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION. Examples of athletically related financial aid include, but are not limited to the following: Sponsorship; Department of Athletics Grant-In-Aid; Civic Organization Student-Athlete Awards; or Hometown Athletic Awards. Non-Athletic Financial Aid Financial Aid received from all sources, even those not related to athletics ability or participation on an athletic team, must also be reported to the Department of Athletics. This may include the following: Loans (Open to all students); Academic Scholarships; Federal and/or State Grants; Civic Organization Student Awards; or

13 State Employee Tuition or Fee Waivers. Institutional Aid Institutional aid is any financial aid that is awarded by the University of Mississippi, whether as a part of athletics or not. All institutional aid must count against the scholarship limits of your sport. Therefore, it is important that you report any financial aid awards to the Compliance Office in the Department of Athletics. This will greatly concern those student-athletes who are NOT on an athletic Grant-In-Aid, but have been selected to receive other awards offered through the various departments at the University of Mississippi. Examples of Institutional Aid include the following: Athletic Grant-In-Aid; University of Mississippi Scholarships (Any Department); University of Mississippi Grants; or Privately Donated Scholarships and Grants Administered by Ole Miss (as shown in the Undergraduate Catalog). Non-Institutional Aid Non-institutional financial aid includes all sources of financial assistance that are not produced or controlled (i.e., recipient selection, etc.) by the University. The funds may be disbursed directly to the student by the organization or through the University s Financial Aid Office. The organization and/or student-athletes must report all sources of financial aid to the Compliance Office in the Department of Athletics. Money received from your parents or legal guardian is considered non-institutional aid but is not required to be reported. Examples of Non-Institutional Aid include the following: Community Scholarship; Civic Organization Scholarship; Any scholarship received from a national organization where the funds are not administered through Ole Miss; or Funding from sources other than your parents or legal guardian***. ***A LEGAL GUARDIAN IS A PERSON WHO IS DESIGNATED BY A COURT OF LAW TO BE YOUR SURROGATE PARENT. ACCEPTING FUNDS OR GIFTS FROM SOMEONE WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED AN ATHLETIC REPRESENTATIVE IS A VIOLATION OF NCAA REGULA- TIONS AND WILL RESULT IN YOUR INELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE IN YOUR SPORT. SEE THE SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR COMPLIANCE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING ANY FINANCIAL AID. Federal Pell Grants Student-athletes are encouraged to apply for this federal entitlement grant program by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. This grant is based on financial need and may be used to supplement other funds. A student-athlete may receive a Pell Grant in combination with institutional financial aid. NCAA Opportunities Fund The NCAA provides funds to each institution to assist any student-athlete. These funds may be used for expenses in the areas of: 1) educational expenses which cannot be covered by a scholarship; 2) health and safety expenses; 3) personal and family expenses; 4) institutional academic or programming enhancement. Students must complete an application which can be found, along

14 with instructions, on the web ( The application must be completed and signed by the student-athlete, approved by the head coach, and forwarded to the Compliance Office. Student-athletes who have a demonstrated a financial need may request additional funds for: 1) medical and dental expenses; 2) expenses related to Family Emergencies (i.e., transportation home for a death or life threatening injury/illness, etc.); 3) course supplies (i.e., calculators, subscriptions, expendable supplies, etc.); or 4) clothing (maximum of $500 per year). Students must complete an application which can be found, along with instructions, on the web ( and submit directly to the Compliance Office. Scholarship Renewal or Non-Renewal NCAA rules permit an institution to award a scholarship for a maximum of one year at a time with the option of renewing the scholarship for four additional years. You must be notified each year NO LATER THAN July 1 whether your scholarship has been renewed, reduced, or non-renewed. Specific guidelines for non-renewal can be found on the NCAA Compliance site of the Ole Miss Sports website ( Students who are notified that their scholarship has been non-renewed have the option of requesting a hearing before a non-athletic committee. TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS The University of Mississippi hopes that all student-athletes will have enjoyable athletic, academic, and social experiences while at Ole Miss. Our objective is for you to graduate from this institution. However, in some instances a student-athlete may wish to transfer to another institution. Those who have signed a NLI are required to remain for a minimum of one full academic year without being subject to a penalty. Once enrolled, other institutions are not permitted under NCAA rules to contact you about transferring without written permission from the Ole Miss Athletic Director. If permission is not granted, other institutions are not permitted to have contact with you. Should you transfer, no athletically related financial aid may be awarded the first year. In sports other than football, baseball and basketball, if permission is granted, we may either agree or refuse to grant a one time transfer exception (NCAA ), which is required in order to compete the first year after transfer. In Division I, students in the sports of basketball, baseball and football cannot compete at the second institution until they have been in residence for one year. If you have any questions, you may discuss them with a staff member in the Compliance Office. EMPLOYMENT Student-athletes are allowed to be employed year-round. However, prior approval by the Compliance Office is required. It is necessary for both the student-athlete and employee to sign an NCAA employment agreement which must be kept on file in the Compliance Office. Regardless of when the employment occurs, the student-athlete s employment must meet the following basic guidelines: Earnings MAY NOT be based on the publicity, reputation, fame, or personal following the student-athlete has obtained because of athletic ability. Compensation must be only for work actually performed. Must be compensated at the going rate in that locality for similar services. The Athletics Department must be aware of the employment (Student-athlete must provide a form to be signed by the employer.). Fees-for-Lesson A student-athlete may receive compensation for teaching or coaching sport skills or techniques in

15 his or her sport on a fee-for-lesson basis, provided: Institutional facilities are not used; Playing lessons shall not be permitted; The institution obtains and keeps on file documentation of the recipient of the lesson(s) and the fee for the lesson(s) provided during any time of the year; The compensation is paid by the lesson recipient (or the recipient s family) and not another individual or entity; Instruction to each individual is comparable to the instruction that would be provided during a private lesson when the instruction involves more than one individual at a time; and The student-athlete does not use his or her name, picture or appearance to promote or advertise the availability of fee-for-lesson sessions. CAMP/CLINIC EMPLOYMENT A student-athlete may be employed by Ole Miss, by another institution, or by a private organization to work in a camp or clinic as a counselor, unless otherwise restricted by NCAA legislation. Out-ofseason playing and practice limitations may restrict the number of players from the same institution who may be employed in that institution s camp. PRACTICE AND ATHLETIC RELATED ACTIVITIES Playing Season During the declared playing season a student-athlete may be required to participate in a maximum of four hours per day and 20 hours per week of countable athletically related activities. Studentathletes must be given one day off per week in which there can be no required athletically related activities (except travel to the competition site). The playing season begins with the team s first official practice session and ends at the conclusion of the last date of competition. Examples of non-countable athletically related activities include training table meals, training room, study halls, tutoring, and travel to and from the practice and competition. Conditioning drills that may simulate game activities are permissible, provided no offensive or defensive alignments are set up and no equipment related to the sport is used. Outside the Playing Season Outside the declared playing season during the academic year, a student-athlete may be required to participate in a maximum of eight hours of athletically related activities per week of which no more than two hours per week may be spent on individual skill instruction. There must be two days off per week. All athletically related activities outside the playing season are prohibited one week prior to the beginning of the final examination period through the conclusion of final exams. Skill Instruction In sports other than football and men s and women s basketball, individual skill-related instruction is permitted provided no more than four (4) student-athletes from the same team are involved in any one activity simultaneously, except from Sept 15 through April 15 when there are no limits on the number of student-athletes participating at one time. In football, student-athletes are permitted to view a maximum of two hours of game film per week as part of the permissible eight hours of required weight-training and conditioning activities; however, they may not be involved in individual skill-related instruction. Examples of countable activities include, but are not limited to: competition, practice, required weight training or conditioning, watching films, athletically related meetings initiated by coaches, and site visits. Voluntary Athletic Related Activities

16 Student-athletes are permitted to work-out on a voluntary basis without counting toward the maximum limits described above. In order for an athletic activity to be considered voluntary the following conditions must be met: No coach is permitted to observe the activity ( safety exception in some individual sports); The student must not be required to participate or report back to the coach; The activity must be initiated and requested solely by the student-athlete; The student-athlete s attendance and participation (or lack thereof) may not be recorded for the purpose of reporting to the coaching staff; and The student-athlete may not be subject to penalty if he/she elects not to participate nor may recognition or incentives be provided to those who do participate. Summer Workouts Student-athletes are permitted to use the weight room and other facilities during the summer. All such conditioning activities are voluntary and can be supervised only by a member of the strength and conditioning staff. Your coaches may have expectations or goals for you in the summer but they may not require you to work out. You may not meet with your coaches to watch films or discuss athletically related topics. In individual sports, a coach may assist you (at your request). In team sports, coaches may not observe or take part in voluntary conditioning activities of his/her players. Trainers and strength & conditioning staff are on duty during normal business hours (posted) during the academic year and summer. Student-athletes, who elect to work-out at times when no supervisory or medical staff is present or use non-athletic department facilities, do so at their own risk. Student-athletes are urged to always have a work-out partner and access to a telephone before engaging in any voluntary unsupervised workout. UTILIZING ATHLETIC SUPPORT SERVICES ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Before any equipment may be issued for practice, each student-athlete must receive and present to his/her Head Coach a green PRACTICE APPROVAL FORM from the Senior Associate AD for Compliance. Four steps are required involving getting the appropriate signatures for permission, IN ORDER, from: 1. Self 2. Head Coach 3. Senior Associate AD for Sports Medicine 4. Senior Associate AD for Compliance The Head Coaches and equipment managers must approve both what and how equipment is used by student-athletes. In addition, the coaches and equipment managers will instruct you on procedures for cleaning, care, and storage of all equipment and clothing. YOU ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS. For details, see the equipment manager for your sport. HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE (ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM) The two primary Athletic Training Rooms are located in the following locations with hours of operation listed for each location. INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY (IPF) FOOTBALL, MEN S AND WOMEN S TRACK AND FIELD HOURS OF OPERATION - 6:30 am - End of Normal Practices STARNES CENTER (FIELD HOUSE) ALL SPORTS (excluding football, track) HOURS OF OPERATION - 6:30 am - End of Normal Practices Hours may be adjusted by the Athletic Training Staff to fit any scheduled event in the Field House

17 or on campus. Changes will be posted on the Training Room Door. SATELLITE TRAINING ROOMS ARE LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AND OP- ERATE DURING PRACTICE TIMES. BASKETBALL PF Men s and Women s Basketball GILLOM CENTER Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Men s and Women s Tennis (Indoor) SWAYZE FIELD Baseball TRAINING ROOM RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. Student-athletes are expected to have the desire to get well; therefore, they are required to report to each treatment time requested by the athletic trainer. Each sport has an assigned athletic trainer. Check with your athletic trainer for the appropriate treatment times (i.e. Football players need to report to treatment before 7:30am and all other first treatments are done before 10am). The second and third daily treatments are usually done before and after practice. Student-athletes are expected to receive treatment in the morning and at practice time unless a Staff Athletic Trainer gives prior approval. 2. The absence or tardiness of student-athletes to treatment times can result in a denial of treatment until the student-athlete goes to the Head Coach to explain why treatment was denied. The Head Coach will then visit with the Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director of Sports Medicine. Habitually late or absent student-athletes are reported directly to the Athletic Director. 3. Student-athletes must report every illness or injury to the Athletic Trainers prior to competition or practice. The Athletic Department will not be responsible for any medical bill unless it has been approved and cleared by the assigned athletic trainer. The Athletic Training Room may be reached by telephone at (IPF) or (Starnes). If an athlete does not report an injury/illness to the Athletic Training Room and seeks medical care without a referral being given by an athletic trainer, the student-athlete will then be responsible for all expenses. 4. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to report all supplements and medications currently being taken. 5. Student-athletes are expected to report all pre-existing medical conditions to the Athletic Trainers. 6. Student-athletes are to immediately report any signs or symptoms of a concussion including, but not limited to: Amnesia, confusion, headache, loss of consciousness, vision problems, sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, feeling sluggish, concentration or memory problems. 7. All walk-ons are required to have medical insurance coverage. There should be a deductible of no more than $1,000 per calendar year. All walk-ons will be given the same opportunities of medical coverage as scholarship athletes. 8. The student-athlete is required to report to the Training Room each day, at the proper time for rehabilitation, treatment, cross training, illness or injury check. 9. Injured student-athletes are required to be in appropriate dress when coming to the Training Room. 10. Please return all equipment when you are through with it (crutches, braces, wraps, walkers, sleeves, etc.). 11. Proper language, conduct, and respect are expected whenever you are in the Training Room. 12. Food and Drink are NOT ALLOWED in the Athletic Training Room treatment, rehabilitation, wet room and taping areas. 13. PLAN AHEAD. No treatments are given during your sport s practice time unless it is agreed upon before that day.

18 14. Telephones in the Training Room are for STAFF USE. Please ask permission before using the telephone. 15. No athletic shoes or equipment are allowed in the Training Room. 16. Jewelry that may interfere with treatment or rehab may be asked to be removed in Training Room area. 17. Do not sit and loiter on the tables, bikes, and rehabilitation equipment. 18. Spatting and/or tape on football shoes are not allowed. 19. Taking ANYTHING out of the Training Room without permission is considered stealing. 20. Please treat the facilities as if they were your own. Please help keep the areas neat, clean, and professional looking. 21. If there is ever a question as to whether doing something is right or wrong, DO THE RIGHT THING. 22. No Cell phone use in the athletic training rooms. This includes text messaging. IMPORTANT- IF YOU NEED TO MISS CLASS DUE TO ILLNESS OR INJURY, YOU MUST RE- PORT TO THE TRAINING ROOM AND BE SEEN BY A DOCTOR PRIOR TO THE ABSENCE. A CLASS ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS OR INJURY THAT IS NOT TREATED BY THE TRAINING ROOM WILL RESULT IN AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FOR CLASS PURPOSES. DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG POLICY The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) policy of the University of Mississippi is designed to promote healthy lifestyles. The ATOD policy is intended to protect the health and welfare of the student-athletes through education, monitoring, intervention, and when appropriate, punitive measures. It is the goal of the University of Mississippi s Department of Athletics to deter underage use of alcohol and discourage student-athletes from using illegal or performance enhancing drugs and/or controlled substances. Alcohol Use The University of Mississippi s Department of Athletics recognizes that student-athletes who are cited for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) place themselves in danger and put the community at risk. The University of Mississippi s Department of Athletics will take a proactive approach in discipline as well as seeking the proper medical and other professional assistance for these student-athletes. Any coach or athletics personnel that are alerted to the arrest of a student-athlete for DUI or DWI are required to immediately alert the Director of Athletics. The Director of Athletics will then seek through the appropriate athletics personnel a plan of sanctions. First Offense 1. Student-athlete is required to call and inform parent/guardian that he/she has been arrested for DUI or DWI in the presence of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning. 2. Student-athlete will be required to attend session(s) with a counselor selected by the University of Mississippi s Department of Athletics.

19 3. Under the guidance of the medical director, the student-athlete may be withheld from practice or competition if medically indicated. 4. Student-athlete will participate in an appropriate community service project. Hours will be monitored by and reported to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning. 5. As determined by the Director of Athletics, disciplinary actions will include up to 10% of removal from competition during championship season. Second Offense 1. Student-athlete is required to call and inform parent/guardian that he/she has been arrested for DUI or DWI in the presence of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning. 2. Student-athlete will be required to attend session(s) with a counselor selected by the University of Mississippi s Department of Athletics. 3. As determined by the Director of Athletics, disciplinary actions will include 10% or more of removal from competition during championship season. 4. The Director of Athletics will consult with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning, the head coach of the student-athlete, the student-athlete and any other appropriate staff. The history of the student-athlete regarding academics, attitude, history of substance abuse and other factors will determine the appropriate penalty. Additional penalties for a second offense will be determined by the head coach and may include: I. Participation in an appropriate community service project. Hours will be reported to and monitored by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning. II. Additional suspension from competition as determined by the Director of Athletics. III. Revocation of scholarship at the end of the current semester. Student-athletes will also be held accountable under any University of Mississippi policies prohibiting illegal or abusive alcohol use and related to misconduct. Tobacco Use The use of tobacco products is prohibited by all student-athletes and game personnel (e.g. coaches, athletic trainers, managers and game officials) in all sports during practice or competition. A student-athlete who violates this tobacco policy will be sanctioned as outlined by the NCAA guidelines and the Athletics Department Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug policy. First Offense 1. The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning will schedule a confidential meeting with the student-athlete. 2. The student-athlete will receive in writing the violation and sanction.

20 3. The student-athlete will be required to read tobacco use pamphlets and advised that smoking and smokeless tobacco can jeopardize their athletic scholarship and eligibility, as well as their health and athletic performance. 4. A referral to the Student Health Center will be offered for a tobacco cessation consultation. Second Offense 1. The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning will schedule a confidential meeting with the student-athlete. 2. The student-athlete will receive notice of the violation and sanction in writing. 3. The student-athlete will be required to read tobacco use pamphlets and view a tobacco awareness video. The student-athlete will be advised on the dangers of tobacco and that smoking and smokeless tobacco can jeopardize their athletic scholarship, eligibility, as well as their health and athletic performance. 4. A referral to the Student Health Center will be offered for a tobacco cessation consultation. Third Offense 1. The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning will schedule a confidential meeting with the student-athlete and an assistant coach and/or head coach from the appropriate sport. 2. The student-athlete will receive notice of the violation and sanction in writing. 3. The student-athlete will be advised on the dangers of tobacco and that smoking and smokeless tobacco can jeopardize their athletic scholarship and eligibility, as well as their health and athletic performance. 4. The student-athlete will be required to attend a tobacco cessation consultation with verification of tobacco cessation program enrollment provided to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning. Drug Use It is the responsibility of each student-athlete to report and submit a copy of any medical prescriptions or dietary supplements to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning. This includes but is not limited to: diet pills, allergy medications, attention deficit disorder medications, and birth control medication. The Athletics Department regularly collects urine samples from student-athletes for drug analysis. Testing is continuous and unannounced throughout the year when student-athletes are randomly selected from each team. At times, individuals may be tested as explained in the Reasonable Suspicion Policy (pg. 5). The tests are designed to detect evidence of, without regard to how they got into the body, the following substances and their derivatives: amphetamine, barbiturate, benzodiazepine, opiates, phencyclidine, cocaine, cannabanoid (marijuana) methaqualones, steroids, and any other illegal substances and substances banned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to be aware of the entire list of banned substances by the NCAA. For a complete list of NCAA Banned Drug Classes, go to At the request of the sports program and/or the Athletics Department