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Table of Contents 2

Letter from the Athletics Director 3

History of Georgia College 4-5

Athletics Mission & Vision Statement 6

Code of Conduct Statement 6

NCAA Information 7-8

Peach Belt Information 9-13

GC Athletics Academic Policies & Procedures 14-17

GC Athletics Social Media & Related Policies 18-19

NCAA Rules & Compliance Guide 20-22

GC Athletic Training 23-27

GC Athletics Drug Testing Policies 28-31

GC Sports Information 32

GC Athletics weight room 33

Staff Directory 34

Student-athlete Confirmation Page 35

Dear Student-Athlete:

You are fortunate to participate in a program that has a long history of academic, social, and athletic excellence.

Athletics Director

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics strives to be a model NCAA Division II program while renowned for academic excellence through outstanding graduation rates and scholastic honors. Athletics provides exceptional value and benefit to the mission of the University and community. demonstrates unrivaled pride and foster relationships with all constituents. The athletic department is committed to the utmost integrity through NCAA rules compliance, fiscal responsibility and student-athlete personal development while striving to earn recognition as a national level program through all sports participating in post-season competition.

As a student-athlete representing GC, both on and off the field of play, I am aware of my responsibility to always conduct myself in such a way that brings honor to the University. The opportunity to be a student-athlete is a privilege and I realize that I must uphold the core values that the University as well as the Athletics mission.

a. To sponsor national championship competition and

b. To promulgate and enforce rules and regulations governing the academic and athletic eligibility of student-athletes and the conduct of athletics programs.
NCAA INFORMATION

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a voluntary association of about 1,200 colleges and universities, athletic conferences and sports organizations devoted to the sound administration of Intercollegiate athletics. Through the NCAA, member schools and conferences develop guidelines for athletic issues on a national scale. Volunteer representatives from these schools and conferences establish rules that govern the Association and programs designed to further its purposes and goals.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association's purposes are:

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  To initiate, stimulate and improve intercollegiate athletics programs for student-athletes
  

and athletics participation as a recreational pursuit.

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  To uphold the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all
  

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  To encourage its members to adopt eligibility rules to comply with satisfactory standards
  

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  To formulate, copyright and publish rules of play governing intercollegiate athletics.
  
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  To preserve intercollegiate athletics records.
  
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  To supervise the conduct of, and to establish eligibility standards for, regional and
  

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  To legislate, through bylaws or by resolutions of a Convention, upon any subject of
  

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  To study in general all phases of competitive intercollegiate athletics and establish
  

Members of Division II believe that a well-conducted intercollegiate athletics program, based on sound educational principles and practices, is a proper part of the educational mission of a University or college and that the educational welfare of the participating student-athlete is of primary concern.

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  Passion
  
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  Balance
  
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  Sportsmanship
  
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  Learning
  
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  Resourcefulness
  
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  Service
  

Members of Division II support the following principles in the belief that these objectives assist in defining the division and the possible differences between it and other divisions of the Association. This statement shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementation of programs by institutions and conferences.

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  Believes in promoting the academic success of its student-athletes, measured in part by an institution's student-athletes graduating at least at the same rate as the institution's student body;
  
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  Believes that participation in intercollegiate athletics benefits the educational experience of its student-athletes and the entire campus community;
  
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  Believes in offering opportunities for intercollegiate athletics participation consistent with the institution's mission and philosophy;
  
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  Believes in preparing student-athletes to be good citizens, leaders and contributors in their communities;
  
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  Believes in striving for equitable participation and competitive excellence, encouraging sportsmanship and ethical conduct, enhancing diversity and developing positive societal attitudes in all of its athletics endeavors;
  
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  Believes in scheduling the majority of its athletics competition with other members of Division II, insofar as regional qualification, geographical location and traditional or conference scheduling patterns permit;
  
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  Recognizes the need to "balance" the role of the athletics program to serve both the campus (participants, student body, faculty/staff) and the general public (community, area, state);
  
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  Believes in offering opportunity for participation in intercollegiate athletics by awarding athletically related financial aid to its student-athletes;
  
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  Believes that institutional control is a fundamental principle that supports the educational mission of a Division II institution and assumes presidential involvement and commitment. All funds supporting athletics should be controlled by the institution. The emphasis for an athletics department should be to operate within an institutionally approved budget, and compliance with and self-enforcement of NCAA regulations is an expectation of membership; and believes that all members of Division II should commit themselves to this philosophy and to the regulations and programs of Division II.
  

The Peach Belt Conference is committed to providing through its dependent collegiate members, a forum for student participation in athletic, academic, and co-curricular events under the auspices of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division II.

The Peach Belt, one of the elite conferences in Division II, is comprised of 13 member institutions. The conference sponsors championships in 13 sports. Men's champions are declared in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. Women’s champions are declared in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Peach Belt Conference Members:

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  Armstrong Atlantic State University
  
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  Augusta State University
  
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  Clayton State University
  
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  Columbus State University
  
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  Flagler College
  
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  Francis Marion University
  
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  Georgia College
  
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  Georgia Southwestern State University
  
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  Lander University
  
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  University of Montevallo
  
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  North Georgia College & State University
  
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  University of North Carolina at Pembroke
  
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  University of South Carolina at Aiken
  

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  Respect the rights and dignity of all persons.
  
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  Strive to insure the personal safety and well being of all persons.
  
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  Refrain from conduct that adversely affects others.
  
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  Act responsibly at all times.
  

In addition to the principles referred to above, athletic personnel, officials, fans, student-athletes, and student peer groups (i.e. bands, cheerleaders, mascots, etc.) are expected to observe the following guidelines:

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  Private Reprimand
  
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  Public Reprimand
  
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  Game/Games Suspension
  

3.02.07 Absence Policy, Student

If a student is representing the university in an official capacity, as verified on a list released from the Office of the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs, the instructor for those absences will not penalize the student. However, students should consult their instructor before anticipated absences. Official capacity represents contests and associated travel with those contests. Practice does not fall under this capacity.

GCSU Procedures:  Faculty members and college officials who are sponsoring official activities of the college (i.e., student government, athletics, debate, chorus, band, field trips, etc.) should send a list of the students involved in their activity to the Office of the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs on the attached form in time for the Provost to approve, and in time for the college sponsor to notify affected faculty by memo before the scheduled absences occur. If that is not done, then the student can be penalized by the instructor for those absences. This policy for excused absences does not relieve the student of his/her responsibility to attend classes regularly, nor does it give anyone a license to cut classes or labs. The instructor may still place limits on class absences, provided the limits have a reasonable relationship to learning the material covered in the course and are specified in writing on the course syllabus that is given to students at the start of the course. The policy in which students may fail courses for excessive absences remains in effect. Also, the policy which entitles students to the right of petition to remedy their problems remains in effect.

Academic Advisement
All student-athletes are required to be advised by their University Academic Advisor prior to registering to finalize a schedule and remove holds. Be prepared for your advising visit.

Some helpful items with advisement are:

http://www.gcsu.edu/success/approachtoacademicadvising.htm

http://www.gcsu.edu/success/advisinghandbook.htm

http://www.gcsu.edu/registrar/catalog.htm

Learning Center

The mission of the Learning Center is to provide academic support for the core curriculum courses particularly in the areas of mathematics, science and economics. The Learning Center services are accessible to any GCSU enrolled student free of charge. Learning Center staff aim to strengthen academic skills, improve academic confidence, and enable the student to achieve academic success. Through a variety of academic support options, resource materials, and an inviting atmosphere, The Learning Center encourages active learning and promotes the timely and successful progression toward graduation. http://www.gcsu.edu/success/learningcenter.htm

Registration for Classes
Priority registration is available for student-athletes. This is a privilege that should not be taken for granted. However, student-athletes must meet with advisors and holds must be released before they will be allowed to register. Priority Registration gives student-athletes a special opportunity to sign up for classes before everyone else.  This opportunity gives them a chance to plan their schedules around practice and competitions, with the intent of allowing them to attend as many classes as possible. http://www.gcsu.edu/success/registration.htm

Dropping Courses

Do not drop a course without first speaking with your coach . If at any time you drop below 12 hours, you automatically become INELIGIBLE to practice or play. ALWAYS ADD THE DESIGNATED COURSE BEFORE YOU DROP A COURSE.

A student may drop courses from his/her schedule through the fifth day of classes during Fall and Spring semesters (for a period of two days after late registration during the Summer semester and for a period of one day after late registration during Maymester). Students may drop via myCATS or by submitting a Course Change Card to the Office of the Registrar for processing. No approval is required on the Course Change Card to drop a course during this time period.

Students attending classes that do not meet until after the published drop/add dates are allowed 24 hours following their first class meeting to adjust their course load. Exact dates for add and drop periods are listed in the Academic Calendar.

After the drop/add period, but on or before the last day to drop a course without academic penalty (unless previously assigned an “F” by the professor for excessive absences), students may drop courses by submitting the Course Change Card to the Office of the Registrar. Approval of the instructor and faculty advisor are required.

A student, who drops a course after the last day to drop a course without academic penalty (unless previously assigned an "F" by the professor for absences) will receive a grade of "WF" (Withdrew Failing) for the course.

http://www.gcsu.edu/registrar/adddrop.htm

Declaring a Major
Before beginning your junior year, you must “officially” declare a major and it must be on file at the Registrar’s office. When you declare a major or change your major, you must inform your coach and the athletic academic representative as soon as possible.
Major GPA’s at GCSU are not consistent with the NCAA minimum requirements. To find out Major GPA’s go to: http://www.gcsu.edu/academics/majorsandminors.htm
To help in selecting course and finding out more information about what you should be taking, utilize Degreeworks. http://www.gcsu.edu/registrar/degreeworks.htm

GCSU 5-Class Drop Rule (for ALL students, freshman and transfers, beginning Fall 2007 and beyond

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  You may only drop 5 classes during your college career at GCSU! These drops are outside of the drop/add period.
  
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  After you have used your 5 drops, you will receive a “WF” (withdrawal fail) in any future class that you choose to drop.
  
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  This “WF” translates to an F when figuring GPA.
  

GCSU Athletics 9-Hour Rule
To ensure that every student-athlete is making progress towards their degree, every student is required to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester, but at least 9 of those 12 credit hours must be from either:

1) GCSU Core Class Requirements

2) Your declared Major

3) Your declared Minor

Your advisor, your coach, and the athletic department academic representative are here to help you and keep you on track for graduation. Please ask us if you have questions about classes and your eligibility.
Eligibility-NCAA Minimum Requirements
1. You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester to be eligible. If at any point during the semester you drop below 12 credit hours you will not be eligible to practice or play.

2. You must pass a minimum of 6 hours each semester to be eligible to play the next semester.

3. You must also pass a minimum of 24 credit hours per year to be eligible for the next year. *Only 6 credit hours taken in summer school may be counted towards your 24 credit hours for the year.

* If taking the Regents Writing or Reading Class those hours do not count towards the 24 hours you need each year. http://www.gcsu.edu/testingcenter/regentstesting.htm

NCAA Minimum Grade Point Average Requirements

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  After 24 credit hours, you must have a 1.8 GPA to be eligible for competition.
  
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  After 48 credit hours, you must have a 1.9 GPA to be eligible for competition.
  
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  After 72 credit hours, you must have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for competition.
  

Major GPA’s at GCSU are not consistent with the NCAA minimum requirements. To find out Major GPA’s go to: http://www.gcsu.edu/academics/majorsandminors.htm

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