8529 Cat.qxd - Immaculata University

STUDENT SERVICESATHLETICSImmaculata University is a member of the National CollegiateAthletic Association (NCAA) Division III and the PennsylvaniaAthletic Conference (PAC). As a member of the NCAA DivisionIII, Immaculata University adheres to the NCAA, Division IIIphilosophy.Athletics is an integral part of the liberal arts educationalexperience at Immaculata University. The athletic programsprovide an opportunity for individual growth while instillingdiscipline, self-sacrifice, teamwork, and the essence ofsportsmanship and fair play. A student-athlete is expected tocommit his or her best efforts to academics first and then to his orher sport, to join other University activities, to fulfill responsibilitiessuch as work/study, and, in general, to enjoy a full collegiateexperience. The specific aim of Immaculata athletics is to provide aquality competitive experience in an atmosphere of commitment,success and teamwork.Colleges and Universities in Division III place highest priorityon the overall quality of the educational experience and on thesuccessful completion of all students’ academic programs. Theyseek to establish and maintain an environment in which a studentathlete’sathletics activities are conducted as an integral part of thestudent-athlete’s educational experience.To that end, Immaculata:a) Places special importance on the impact of athletics on theparticipants rather than on the spectators and places greateremphasis on the internal constituency;b) Awards no athletically related financial aid to any student;c) Encourages the development of sportsmanship and positivesocietal attitudes in all constituents, including studentathletes,coaches, administrative personnel, and spectators;d) Encourages participation by maximizing the number andvariety of athletics opportunities for their students;e) Assures that the actions of coaches and administratorsexhibit fairness, openness and honesty in their relationshipswith student-athletes;f) Supports student-athletes in their efforts to reach high levelsof athletics performance, which may include opportunitiesfor participation in national championships, by providing allteams with adequate facilities, competent coaching andappropriate competitive opportunities.Academic Eligibility for Participation in AthleticsA student must be in good academic standing and showsatisfactory progress toward a degree in accordance withImmaculata University standards for all students in order to beeligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The student mustalso be enrolled as a full-time student. (12 credits per semesterminimum)1. Good Academic Standing:0-24 credits attempted 1.7525-48 credits attempted 1.8049-60 credits attempted 1.90over 60 credits 2.00112. Satisfactory ProgressFollowing this year A student must have1 24 credits2 48 credits3 72 credits4 96 credits5 120 creditsSummer school can be used to meet these requirements for theacademic year just completed as long as the credits are earned priorto the fall semester.3. Full-time studentFull-time status at Immaculata University is defined as beingenrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. However, lastsemester seniors enrolled in at least 9 credits, provided that is allthey need to graduate, may retain eligibility.Class Absence for Athletic CompetitionStudent athletes are excused from class attendance in order torepresent Immaculata University in intercollegiate athleticcompetition.1. Understandings:a. Student athletes are entitled to the same number of classabsences as students who do not represent ImmaculataUniversity in intercollegiate athletics; however, knowingthey may need to miss class for athletic competition, everyeffort should be made to attend all other classes.b. Student athletes will not miss class for practices.c. Student athletes will not be charged a class absence in orderto represent Immaculata University in inter-collegiateathletic competition provided they adhere to the followingprocedures.2. Procedures:a. The athletic director will forward a complete roster andschedule to all faculty at the start of each sport season.b. A student athlete must inform his/her instructor one week inadvance of the date of the class he/she will miss.c. The instructor will be presented an intercollegiate AthleticParticipation Class Absence Form. Using this form, theinstructor will write the assignment to be completed in orderto compensate for the missed classroom time. Allhomework assignments and projects should be submittedprior to leaving for the competition. This assignment shallnot be in excess of the subject matter covered during thestudent athlete’s absence. Also, the next class sessionassignment, as well as any other future assignments, shall beincluded.d. The student athlete will prepare the assignment by the nextregularly scheduled classroom session.1. Should the student athlete fail to satisfactorily completethe assignments, the instructor may lower theassignment grade accordingly.2. Should a student athlete be charged a class absence forfailure to adequately prepare his/her athletic absenceform, he/she will have this absence subtracted in thesame manner as a regular class absence. Furthermore,the student athlete’s coach may impose a penalty (i.e.game suspension).e. A student athlete who misses a scheduled class test torepresent Immaculata University in intercollegiate athleticcompetition will be granted the opportunity to take said testat a time that does not preclude athletic competition. Theinstructor, using reasonable consideration, shall determinewhen said examination will be held. Should the instructorelect not to proctor the test, then he/she indicate on the