Central Michigan University Athletics
Student-Athlete Handbook
Section 1: Mission & Vision Statements
- Central Michigan University Mission Statement
- CMU Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement
- Championship Culture: Seven Pillars
- Statement of Principles For CMU Intercollegiate Athletics
- Institutional Control
Section 2: Student-Athlete Responsibilities and Expectations
- Academics
- Athletics
- Ethics
- Internet/Social Networking
- Criminal Activity Policy
- Team Suspension and Dismissal Review Process
- Hazing Policy
Section 3: Coaches and Staff Responsibilities and Expectations
- Coaching Staff Responsibilities and Expectations
- Intercollegiate Athletics Staff Responsibilities and Expectations
- Consensual & Student-Athlete Relationship Policy
Section 4: Student-Athlete Services
- Athletic Academic Advisors
- Class Scheduling and Changes
- Tutorial Services
- Study Table
- Continuing Eligibility
- Academic Probation, Suspension & Dismissal
- Missed Class Policy
- Academic Honors/Awards
- Champs/Life Skills Program
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Section 5: Office of Athletics Compliance
- Eligibility
- Amateurism
- Promotional Activities
- Employment
- Extra Benefits
- CMU Boosters
- Gambling
- Playing and Practice Season Rules
- Student-Athletes Intending to Transfer
- Reserving Facilities
- Removal During & After Tryout Periods
- Exit Interviews
- Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Policies
- Athletics Grand-In-Aid Information
- Annual Awarding of Grants: Renewals, Non-Renewals or Reduction of Athletics Aid
- Withdrawal/Failure Policy
- Summer Athletics Aid
- Fifth Year Athletics Aid
- Book Loan Policy
- Incidental Benefits
- Travel Insurance
- Taxes
- Special Assistance Fund
- Training Room
- CMU Medical Policy
- Referral/Billing Process
Section 8: Drug Education & Testing Program
- Prohibited Substances
- Department Wide Education and Information
- Policies to Test, Address and Treat Student-Athletes Drug Problems and Concerns
- Specimen Collection and Chain of Custody
- Responses to Positive Drug Tests
- Sanctions
- NCAA Positive Drug Tests
- Appeals
- Voluntary Disclosure/Safe Harbor
- . Violations of Law or CMU Policy
- . Alcohol Policy
Section 9: Additional Areas Within Athletics
- Role of Athletics Communications Office
- Tips For Student-Athletes Working With The Media
- Chippewa Athletic Fund
- Strength and Conditioning
- Athletics Equipment