Drexel University Athletics
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Student-Athlete Conduct and Expectations
General Conduct
Academic
Athletic
Drug Use
Gambling
Hazing
Disciplinary Action
- Obey all federal, state, and local laws
- Abide by all policies outlined in Drexel’s Student Code of Conduct
- Understand and follow all Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture Policies and Procedures
- In all public domains (including electronic), student- athletes are encouraged to conduct oneself with dignity as they are representatives of the institution.
Academic
- Attend all classes except those excused due to competition and complete all academic assignments;
- Consult academic advisors when you have questions or concerns about your education;
- Maintain a full-time academic course load of at least 12 credits per term and make satisfactory progress toward a degree by passing an average of 16 credits per term;
- Accept responsibility for maintaining academic eligibility;
- Strive to obtain a college degree within the four or five year expectation;
- Utilize all tools and resources recommended and provided by the ACHIEVE Staff and University
- Distribute your Missed Class Absence Form to all Professors at the start of each term
- As a varsity division I student, you have priority registration for terms of full-time class enrollment and are expected to register during this time.
Athletic
- Abide by all University, Conference, NCAA and team rules;
- Attend all organized athletic related activities;
- Take proper care of equipment and return it in good condition;
- Sportsmanship is mandatory- You are expected to treat athletics staff, coaches, teammates, officials, opponents, and spectators with respect.
Drug Use
- Abide by the NCAA Ethical Conduct Bylaw 10 and 10.2 Knowledge of Use of Banned Drugs, 2023-2024 NCAA Drug Testing Program and University Conduct Policies
- Any questions about a substance or supplement should be directed to your Team Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Training office.
Gambling
- Abide by the NCAA Ethical Conduct Bylaw 10 and 10.3 Sports Wagering Activities, as well as federal and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania laws prohibiting illegal gambling, as seen in University Conduct Policies
Hazing
- Abide by the NCAA Ethical Conduct Bylaw 10 and University Conduct Policies
- Definition of Hazing: Regardless of the individual’s willingness to participate, hazing is any action taken or situation created involving new or returning organization/group members as a part of joining, maintaining membership, or holding office in that organization that meets any or all of the following:
- Violates state or federal law.
- Humiliates or degrades and individual or group
- Intentionally or unintentionally endangers an individual – mentally, physically, or emotionally.
Disciplinary Action
- Disciplinary action taken by Drexel University for violations to the Student Code of Conduct will follow the University’s Conduct Process.
- The NCAA Disciplinary action for prospective and enrolled student athletes in violation of Ethical Conduct will result in being ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, per NCAA Ethical Conduct Bylaw 10 and 10.4 Disciplinary Action.
- Conference disciplinary action taken by the sport applicable conference (Colonial Athletic Association, Intercollegiate Rowing Association, College Squash Association and Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Associate) will follow the associated conferences disciplinary protocols.









