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INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ATHLETES

WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ATHLETE?
A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if SDSU provides such an individual (or the individual's relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that SDSU does not provide to prospective students generally. An individual remains a prospective student-athlete until one of the following occurs (whichever is earlier):

The individual officially registers and enrolls in a minimum full-time program of studies and attends classes in any term of a four-year collegiate institution's regular academic year (excluding summer) or:

The individual participates in a regular squad practice or competition at a four-year collegiate institution that occurs before the beginning of any term.

Actions by staff members or athletic representatives that cause a prospective student to become a "recruited" student-athlete for SDSU include, but are not limited to the following:

Providing transportation to the prospect to visit SDSU

Entertaining the prospect in any way on campus, except SDSU may provide a complimentary admission to an athletic event in which our team is competing when the prospect visits campus as a member of a group tour.

Initiating or arranging a telephone contact with the prospect, family member or guardian for the purpose of recruitment on more than one occasion.

Visiting a prospect, family member or guardian for the purpose of recruitment

RECRUITING CALENDAR Each sport has a recruiting calendar that determines when and what type of recruiting can take place over the course of the year. Recruiting can take many forms (i.e., letters, visits to a prospect's home, emails, official visits) and as a result, there are rules to guide and limit these and all the other activities. For example, only coaches that pass the NCAA Coaches Recruiting Exam are allowed to participate in off-campus recruiting activities. Football, Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball have slightly different guidelines compared to the rest of the sports. Regardless of the sport, the recruiting year is divided into Contact, Evaluation, Quiet and Dead periods.

Contact Period
During a contact period, only authorized SDSU coaching staff are allowed to make in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts and evaluations. Contacts involve a face-to-face encounter with a prospect and/or their families. This can occur at the prospect's home, school or other off campus sites. Evaluations can be for academic or athletic purposes. Typically an evaluation consists of visiting a prospect's school to review their grades or observing a practice or competition. Whatever the reason, it is imperative that no contact is made with the prospect.

In all sports other than football, SDSU may contact a prospect no more than three times at any off campus site prior to their signing a National Letter of Intent. Any contacts made within the same calendar day only count as one contact (per prospect). Also, if an evaluation and contact occur within the same calendar day, it is recorded as just one contact (this holds true for football, too).

In terms of football, SDSU is limited to six in-people off campus recruiting contacts with a prospect at any site prior to the signing of a National Letter of Intent. However, a member of the SDSU football staff may not contact each prospect more than once a week, and may not visit any one high school more than once per week. Also, a visit to a prospect's school or an evaluation site that occurs during a contact period is a contact for that week even if no contact is made with a prospect.

Evaluation Period
During an evaluation period, SDSU coaching staff members may assess the academic qualifications and athletic ability of a prospect off SDSU's campus. In-person, off campus recruiting contacts are not permitted during the evaluation period. The coach may speak with counselors and high school coaches, but may not speak with prospects.

In all sports other than Division I football and basketball, SDSU is allowed at least 4 evaluations per prospect during the academic year. (Out of the seven recruiting opportunities, no more than 3 can be contacts). Any number of evaluations within the same calendar day count as only one evaluation. When a coach visits a school and utilizes an evaluation, an evaluation has been used for all prospects at that school.

SDSU football staff members are allowed no more than one evaluation in the fall evaluation period and not more than two in the spring evaluation period. Also, observing a practice or contest during a contact period will count as one contact.

In basketball, SDSU has five recruiting opportunities (a combination of contacts and evaluations) per prospect; however, not more than three of the five opportunities may be contacts. Evaluations made during the same calendar day, tournament games held on consecutive days and tournament games held within the same tier (district, regional, etc.) count as one evaluation. Also, if a coach makes an in-person contact at a prospect's school, all other evaluations (on that same calendar day at that same institution) do not count towards the permissible evaluations for any prospect at that site in the sport of basketball.

Quiet Period
During a quiet period, SDSU staff members are permitted to make in-person contacts with prospects only on SDSU's campus. Off campus contacts and evaluations are not permitted during a quiet period.

Dead Period
During a dead period, no one associated with SDSU can make on-campus contacts, off-campus contacts or any type of evaluation. It remains permissible for a coach to write or call a prospect during a dead period. If you accidentally run into a coach during these periods, please understand per NCAA rules that aside from "hello," they are not allowed to speak with you.

Each NCAA sport sponsored by SDSU has its own guidelines for evaluating or contacting prospects for the purpose of recruitment. For more details, you can access this information on www.ncaa.com.

RECRUITING MATERIALS
Letters and Phone Calls
Prior to September 1, at the beginning of the prospect's junior year of high school, San Diego State University may send only the following:

Camp brochures.

Questionnaires.

NCAA educational information.

After Sept. 1 of the beginning of the prospects junior year in high school, the University may send the following information to the prospect:

General correspondence (letters, faxes, e-mails, etc.)

Educational information published by the NCAA.

Copies of newspaper clippings.

Pre-enrollment information that is available to the general public.

One wallet-sized playing schedule card per sport.

One annual athletics publication (e.g., a media guide).

During an official or unofficial visit, the university can provide the prospect with:

Game day programs. Once a prospect has signed a National Letter of Intent or has been accepted for enrollment, SDSU may provide:

Information pertaining to orientation, conditioning, practice activities and academics. In all sports except football and basketball, a prospect may receive written correspondence (this includes e-mail) from the SDSU staff at the start of classes for their junior year in high school. Phone calls from a member of the SDSU staff may not start until July 1 after the completion of the prospect's junior year in high school.

In terms of football, one telephone call to a prospect (or a prospect's relatives or legal guardian(s) may occur during the month of May of the prospect's junior year in high school. Additional telephone calls to a prospect (or a prospects relatives or legal guardians) may not be made prior to September 1 of the beginning of the prospect's senior year in high school. Thereafter, telephone contact is limited to once per week outside of a contact period. During a contact period, telephone contact may be made at the institution's discretion.

In the sport of basketball, an SDSU coach may call a prospect on or after June 21 of a prospect's junior year in high school. In addition, an SDSU coach may only call a prospect three times during the month of July following the prospect's junior year in high school, with no more than one call a week after the month of July.

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
The NCAA has made important changes to the Academic Eligibility Requirements. These changes affect both initial and continuing eligibility. There will be a grace period for 2003 and 2004. That is to say prospective student-athletes may use either the current standards or the new standards to become eligible, or a qualifier. NOTE* Elements of the two standards, may not be combined. As of 2005, only the new standards will be in place.

Current NCAA Standards for Initial Eligibility
No matter which school you choose to attend you will have to meet two different standards of eligibility, the NCAA standard for eligibility to compete (initial eligibility) and the campus standard for admission.

"Initial Eligibility" is the first time a student-athlete is certified as eligible to compete for an SDSU athletic team. The following freshman initial eligibility requirements must be met:

Graduated from high school.

Successfully completed the required core curriculum in high school.

Earned the minimum required GPA in the core curriculum (See Table D, E or F)

Earned the minimum required SAT or ACT test score. (See Table D, E or F) Whether an athlete has met the above requirements is determined by the NCAA Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse determines whether each prospect is one of the following:

A qualifier (eligible to compete immediately at an NCAA school).

A partial qualifier (eligible to practice and receive financial aid the first year at an NCAA school, but may not compete until the second year). NOTE* As of 2005, this status will be eliminated.

A non-qualifier (eligible to compete after an athlete has attended an NCAA school for one year).

Qualifier
A qualifier is one who has met the following three requirements:

1. Graduated from high school (proof of graduation must be sent to the Clearinghouse).
2. Successfully completed specific number of core curriculum courses as listed in either Table A, B or C.

TABLE (A)
Option 1 - Current
New Core Curriculum Requirements for those first entering college prior to 8/1/2005.

COURSE	# OF YEARS	COMMENTS
English	4
Mathematics	2	1 year of algebra and 1 year of geometry. Or 1 year of a higher-level math course for which geometry is a prerequisite.
Natural or Physical Science	2	Including at least one laboratory course if offered by the high school.
Additional Courses in English, Math or Natural of Physical Science	1
Social Science	2
Additional Academic Courses	2	In any of the above areas or foreign language, computer science, philosophy or nondoctrinal religion courses)
TOTAL	13

TABLE (B)
Option 2 - Current
Core Curriculum Requirements for those first entering college on or after 8/1/2003.

COURSE	# OF YEARS	COMMENTS
English	4
Mathematics	2	Two years of Algebra I or higher
Natural or Physical Science	2	Including at least one laboratory course if offered by the high school. Computer science courses containing significant programming elements that meet graduation requirements in the area of natural or physical science may also be accepted.
Additional Courses in English, Math or Natural of Physical Science	1
Social Science	2
Additional Academic Courses	3	In any of the above areas or foreign language, computer science, philosophy or nondoctrinal religion courses)
TOTAL	14

TABLE (C)
Option 3 - To be implemented 2008-2009
New Core Curriculum Requirements for those first entering college on or after 8/1/2008

COURSE	# OF YEARS	COMMENTS
English	4
Mathematics	3	Two years of Algebra I or higher
Natural or Physical Science	2	Including at least one laboratory course if offered by the high school. Computer science courses containing significant programming elements that meet graduation requirements in the area of natural or physical science may also be accepted.
Additional Courses in English, Math or Natural of Physical Science	1
Social Science	2
Additional Academic Courses	4	In any of the above areas or foreign language, computer science, philosophy or nondoctrinal religion courses)
TOTAL	16

3. Have the proper combination of GPA and Standardized Test score. The student must achieve a minimum cumulative grade-point average (based on a maximum 4.000) in the core courses listed above that correspond with the test scores below in Table D, E or F.

TABLE (D)
Option 1 - Current
Initial Eligibility Index for student-athletes first entering college prior to 8/1/2005.


 Core GPA	SAT	Sum ACT
2.500 & above	820	68
2.475	830	69
2.450	840-850	70
2.425	860	70
2.400	870	70
2.375	880	72
2.350	890	73
2.325	900	74
2.300	910	75
2.275	920	76
2.250	930	77
2.225	940	78
2.200	950	79
2.175	960	80
2.150	960	81
2.125	970	82
2.100	980	83
2.075	990	84
2.050	1000	85
2.025	1010	86

TABLE (E)
Option 2 - Current
Initial Eligibility Index for those first entering college on or after 8/1/2003.
 Core GPA	SAT	Sum ACT
3.550 & Above	400	37
3.525	410	38
3.500	420	39
3.475	430	40
3.450	440	41
3.425	450	41
3.400	460	42
3.375	470	42
3.350	480	43
3.325	490	44
3.300	500	44
3.275	510	45
3.250	520	46
3.225	530	46
3.200	540	47
3.175	550	47
3.150	560	48
3.125	570	49
3.100	580	49
3.075	590	50
3.050	600	50
3.025	610	51
3.000	620	52
2.975	630	52
2.950	640	53
2.925	650	53
2.900	660	54
2.875	670	55
2.850	680	56
2.825	690	56
2.800	700	57
2.775	710	58
2.750	720	59
2.725	730	59
2.650	760	62
2.625	770	63
2.600	780	64
2.575	790	65
2.550	800	66
2.525	810	67
2.500	820	68
2.475	830	69
2.450	840-850	70
2.425	860	70
2.400	860	71
2.375	870	72
2.350	880	73
2.300	900	75
2.275	910	76
2.250	920	77
2.225	930	78
2.200	940	79
2.175	950	80
2.150	960	80
2.125	960	81
2.100	970	82
2.075	980	83
2.050	990	84
2.025	1000	85
2.000	1010	86

TABLE (F)
Option 3 - To be implemented 2008-2009 
Initial Eligibility Index for those first entering college on or after 8/1/2008.
 Core GPA	SAT	Sum ACT
3.550 & Above	400	37
3.525	410	38
3.500	420	39
3.475	430	40
3.450	440	41
3.425	450	41
3.400	460	42
3.375	470	42
3.350	480	43
3.325	490	44
3.300	500	44
3.275	510	45
3.250	520	46
3.225	530	46
3.200	540	47
3.175	550	47
3.150	560	48
3.125	570	49
3.100	580	49
3.075	590	50
3.050	600	50
3.025	610	51
3.000	620	52
2.975	630	52
2.950	640	53
2.925	650	53
2.900	660	54
2.875	670	55
2.850	680	56
2.825	690	56
2.800	700	57
2.775	710	58
2.750	720	59
2.725	730	59
2.650	760	62
2.625	770	63
2.600	780	64
2.575	790	65
2.550	800	66
2.525	810	67
2.500	820	68
2.475	830	69
2.450	840-850	70
2.425	860	70
2.400	860	71
2.375	870	72
2.350	880	73
2.300	900	75
2.275	910	76
2.250	920	77
2.225	930	78
2.200	940	79
2.175	950	80
2.150	960	80
2.125	960	81
2.100	970	82
2.075	980	83
2.050	990	84
2.025	1000	85
2.000	1010	86

The record of the above courses and course grades must be certified by the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse using official transcripts forwarded to the Clearinghouse from the prospect's high school. A prospect must possess a corresponding GPA (based on Core Course requirements) & SAT/ACT score according to the index for Initial Eligibility. A prospect is a Qualifier if he or she meets the above Initial-Eligibility Index. For more information regarding eligibility, please visit the NCAA Clearinghouse website at: http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/common/

Partial Qualifier In Division I, a partial qualifier is one who does not meet the Core Requirements of a Qualifier, but meets the following:

Graduates from high school

Has an index score listed in Table G.

TABLE (G)

Partial Qualifier Index - Applicable for 2003 & 2004


 Core GPA	SAT	Sum ACT
2.750 & Above	600	59
2.725	610	59
2.700	620	60
2.675	630	61
2.650	640	62
2.625	650	63
2.600	660	64
2.575	670	65
2.550	680	66
2.525	690	67

A Partial Qualifier:

May not participate in intercollegiate competition during the first academic year.

May practice with their respective team at campus sites only.

May receive athletically related financial aid.

Has three seasons of intercollegiate competition in their sport. However if the partial qualifier obtains an undergraduate degree within four years from initial enrollment, the student-athlete may gain a fourth season of competition. The Partial Qualifier must then enroll as a full-time student in a second degree seeking major, or be registered as a full-time student in the graduate school at the institution.

NOTE* - As of 2005, partial qualifier status will be eliminated.

NonQualifier
A Nonqualifier is a prospective student-athlete who does not meet the definition of either a Qualifier or Partial Qualifier.

A Nonqualifier:

May not practice during their first academic year of residence

May not compete during their first academic year of residence

May be considered for financial aid so long as the it is nonathletics institutional aid that is not from an athletics source and is based on financial need only, consistent with institutional and conference regulations. NOTE* - San Diego State University and the Mountain West Conference do not accept Nonqualifiers.

Where to start
A Prospective Student-Athlete must be certified by the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse to participate for San Diego State University as a Freshman Student-Athlete. The Clearinghouse ensures consistent interpretation of NCAA initial-eligibility requirements for all prospects at all member institutions.

The following are things you can get started on to best prepare for the possibility of participation in college athletics:

Meet with your Guidance Office to insure that your High School Form 48H has been updated and approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse in the past year.

Meet with your Guidance Office to insure that the courses you are currently enrolled in (as well as past courses you have taken) meet the definition of a "core course"

Meet with your Guidance Office to determine which set of academic standards apply to you (based on the first year you enter college) and insure that you have enrolled in the minimum number of core courses (13 for 2003 & 2004, 14 for 2005-2007, 15 for 2008).

Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. You may obtain the Clearinghouse material from your High School Guidance Office, from the coach who is recruiting you from SDSU or online at https://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/student/index_student.html

Complete and Sign the Student-Release form.

Insure that all of your high school transcripts are sent to the Clearinghouse (include all high schools you may have attended) and, most important, that your final high school transcript is sent to the Clearinghouse, showing proof of graduation.

Insure that your SAT/ACT scores are sent to the Clearinghouse.

Once all your materials have been submitted to the Clearinghouse the NCAA will determine whether you are eligible to compete at NCAA schools. The Clearinghouse will send you a written notice of your status. Do not assume that you are eligible. Follow up with the Clearinghouse to obtain the written notice of your final certification. For information on contacting the Clearinghouse and other eligibility issues visit www.ncaa.org/eligibility/

*Note: On the Clearinghouse form there is a checkbox for students with disabilities to receive a packet of information as well as forms to be used to take advantage of the accommodations provided for such students.

Waiver Requirements
Waivers of the initial-eligibility requirements may be granted based on evidence that demonstrates circumstances in which your overall academic record warrants a waiver. All requests for such waivers must be initiated through the NCAA school that has officially accepted you for enrollment as a regular student or if acceptance is contingent on a favorable subcommittee decision. You should contact the school recruiting you for more information about this waiver process. Students with learning disabilities should initiate the initial-eligibility waiver process on their own while in high school. You can contact the NCAA national office for more information.

An exception also may be granted if you left high school after completion of your junior year or during your senior year to enter a Division I or II school under an early admissions program on the basis of outstanding academic performance and promise. To be granted this exception, you must have maintained an accumulative 3.500 G.P.A. and must have ranked in the top 20 percent of your class for the last four semesters completed in high school. In addition, all requirements of a qualifier (core curriculum and test scores) must be met except graduation from high school and a fourth year of English.

Prospects with Disabilities
Prospective Student-Athletes with disabilities can take advantage of specific accommodations to attain initial eligibility at NCAA Division I Institutions. In order to do this the NCAA must be provided with:

A copy of the most recent (within the last three years) signed, professional evaluation report of the prospect's disability, including diagnostic test results.

A copy of the prospects current individualized education plan (IEP), individual transition plan (ITP), 504 plan or other statement relating to accommodations received as a student with a disability.

Obtain a packet of information from NCAA by checking the appropriate box on the clearinghouse registration form or contacting the NCAA Disabilities services at the address below.

Send Information along with prospect disability documentation form to: Disability Services
NCAA
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
317/917-6222

Or Log onto http://www.ncaa.org, click "site index", and go to the section entitled "Students with Disabilities."

Nonstandard Test for Students with Disabilities
Prospects with disabilities may use a nonstandard test score to meet the ACT or SAT requirements for Initial Eligibility. There are several requirements for the acceptance of a nonstandard test.

Prospects must register for nonstandard tests directly with the testing service.

Prospects must provide documentation to the testing service that a professional has diagnosed and properly documented the disability within the last three years.

The individual(s) administering the test may not be a member of the prospect's secondary school athletic department or an NCAA college or university athletics department, unless the test is taken at a national test site.

*Note: a prospect with a disability does not have to take the nonstandard test on a national testing date.

Core Courses for Students with Disabilities
All prospects, including prospects with disabilities, must show that they have met a certain GPA in the core courses in specific subjects to be certified for Initial Eligibility. (Please refer to the tables in the Academic Eligibility section).

Acceptable NCAA Core Courses for Prospect With Disabilities Must Meet the Following:

A course for a prospect with a disability must meet a graduation requirement in an academic subject to be accepted as an NCAA core course.

A course for a prospect with a disability must be substantially comparable, qualitatively and quantitatively, to a regular course offered in that academic area.

The comparable course must be listed on the high school's list of NCAA approved core courses as an approved core course.

Courses for students with disabilities that are approved for use in meeting core course requirements will be listed on the high school's list of approved core courses from the clearinghouse.

A prospect with a disability (other than panic/anxiety disorder) is allowed to use all core courses completed before initial full-time enrollment at a college or university. For example a prospect with a disability may use courses taken after graduating from high school (summer courses as well as prep-school courses) prior to full-time enrollment.

Waiver Procedures for Prospects with a Disability
If a prospect with a disability is not considered a qualifier, he or she may be able to get a waiver of Initial Eligibility Standards. The prospect should ask the school to which they plan to attend to file a waiver request on their behalf. A prospect may also file a request. In order to file yourself, contact the NCAA disability services. You will forward the following to the NCAA:

A completed waiver application form, which will ask for a written copy of the high school's policy and curriculum guide for students with disabilities and documentation listing all accommodations available at the high school, plus a list of which accommodations were used by the prospect.

A completed documentation of the prospect disability if the prospect has not already documented such with the NCAA including:

Written diagnosis, including IEP, ITP, 504 Plan or other statement relating to accommodations received as a student with a disability. (Diagnosis should indicate the specific measure and application of the diagnosis).

Name and location of the person issuing the diagnosis, his or her professional credentials and, if applicable, relationship to the athletics department at the college or university submitting the waiver.

The date (s) of the diagnosis. (Not more than 3 years old)

Copy of the prospect's final high school transcript(s) from all high schools attended by the prospect.

Copy of the final 48-C from the Clearinghouse.

If a core-course waiver is requested, additional information may be requested

FINANCIAL AID
The U.S. Department of Education has several major student financial assistance programs. They can be categorized in three different ways:

1. Grants - Financial aid you do not have to pay back.
2. Work-Study - Allows you to work and earn money to help pay for school.
3. Loans - Money borrowed that must be repaid with interest.

To receive aid from the federal programs, you must:

Have a financial need.

Have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate.

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

Have a valid Social Security Number.

Make satisfactory progress.

Aid from the federal government in most cases, is awarded based on financial need. When you apply for federal student aid, the information you report is used in a formula established by the U.S. Congress. The formula determines your Expected Family Contribution, an amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education. If your Expected Family Contribution is below a certain amount, you may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, assuming you meet all other eligibility requirements.

How to determine if you are a dependent
When you apply for federal student aid, your answers to certain questions will determine whether you are considered dependent on your parents or not. If you are considered dependent, you must report their income and assets as well as your own. If you are independent, you must report only your own income and assets (and those of your spouse, if married).

You are an independent student if at least one of the following applies:

You were born before January 1, 1977.

You are married.

You are enrolled in a graduate or professional education program.

You have legal dependents other than a spouse.

You are an orphan or ward of the state.

You are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Applying
Remember that college financial aid funding is always awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Meeting deadlines, completing your application in a timely manner and tracking their progress are all vital steps in the college financial aid process.

Application for federal financial aid is made by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may submit a FAFSA:

Through the Internet by using FAFSA on the web at www.Fafsa.ed.gov.

Or by mailing a paper FAFSA.

Apply as soon after January 1 as possible. The results will be sent to you and to San Diego State University.

Athletic Related Aid/Scholarships If you are awarded an athletic scholarship at San Diego State University, you will be sent a National Letter of Intent and/or a Financial Aid Agreement form. Your National Letter of Intent (NLI) and Financial Aid Agreement must be returned by the deadline specified to be considered valid. Your athletic scholarship will be reported to the University's Financial Aid Office and will be considered in your EFC.

Athletic scholarships have a dollar value as well as an equivalency value. Because of NCAA rules and regulations there are maximum equivalency values for all sports sponsored by San Diego State University and these numbers are monitored. Other forms of aid you may receive can affect your equivalency value and must be reported to Julie Fitzgerald, Scholarship Coordinator, at (619)594-4152. Failure to report aid received can result in a degradation of your athletic aid.

Athletic related aid covers the following:

Athletic related aid does not cover the following:

Parking permits.

Long distance.

ID Cards.

If you are a prospective student-athlete and wish to obtain information concerning athletic scholarships, please contact the head coach of the sport you are interested in participating. This can be done by calling them directly or by email at http://goaztecs.ocsn.com.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETES: AMATEURISM AND ELIGIBILITY
Professional Team Issues
International student-athletes have concerns that are unique to them. In terms of their participation in athletics prior to attending college in the United States, certain questions need to be answered in regards to any organized team they may have been a part of:

Is a member of a professional sports organization?

Does it recognize or promote itself as a professional sports organization?

Is it supported directly or sponsored by a professional sports organization?

Is it supported directly or sponsored by a team that recognizes or markets itself as a professional team?

Is it a member of a playing league that is directly supported or sponsored by a professional team or professional sports organization?

Is it a member of a league that recognizes or promotes itself as a professional league or is directly supported or sponsored by a team or an organization that recognizes or promotes itself as a professional league?

As an athlete on the team did he or she receive for his or her participation any kind of payment, directly or indirectly, from a professional team or professional sports organization?

If the answer to any of the questions above is "yes," the individual may have jeopardized his or her amateur status and may not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport.

To view the questionnaire that the NCAA has designed regarding international student-athletes and amateurism, click on the following link and go to "Amateurism Questionnaire:" http://www1.ncaa.org/eprise/main/Public/enf/internationalEducational.html

Additional Amateurism Issues
Has the individual received:

Any direct or indirect salary, gratuity or comparable compensation for the individual's participation on a team?

Prize money or payment based on the individual's performance in competition?

Preferential treatment, benefits, or services because of the individual's athletics reputation or skill other than expressly authorized by NCAA rules?

Expenses to participate in a competition from sponsors (other than the individual's parents or legal guardians), the nonprofessional organization sponsoring the competition or the outside team that the individual is representing in the event?

If the answer to any of the questions above is "yes," the individual may have jeopardized his or her amateur status and may not be eligible for intercollegiate competition in a particular sport.

VISITS BY PROSPECTS
Official Visits
An official visit by a prospective student-athlete to San Diego State University is a visit that is financed in any way by SDSU. Official visits may only be made by high school seniors, high school graduates, and two-year or four-year college transfers (except non-qualifiers in their 1st year at a two year school).

Regardless of the number of sports in which the prospect is involved, the NCAA limits the amount of official (expenses paid) visits to five. The maximum visit to each institution is one.

In order for a prospect to take an official visit to SDSU, the prospect must provide the University with:

An official copy of the ACT, PSAT or SAT score, taken on a national testing date under national testing conditions. *NOTE - SDSU only accepts official ACT or SAT scores.

A copy of an official high school transcript (or for two- and four-year transfers, official college transcripts).

An official visit by a prospect to SDSU can only last 48 hours. It starts when the prospect arrives on SDSU's campus or recruitment begins. The prospect must then depart SDSU no later than 48 hours from the moment of arrival. SDSU may provide entertainment within a 30-mile radius of campus for the prospect and their parents or legal guardians. The student-host is provided reasonable funds for entertainment expenses. These funds, however, may not be used to purchase souvenir items or used on any additional friends or family members

While on an official visit, SDSU may provide a prospect with meals, lodging, and complimentary admission to SDSU athletic events. Complimentary admissions to SDSU athletic events are issued through a pass list and are only for the prospect and whoever is accompanying him or her. The tickets can not grant the prospect access to the bench area or press boxes. Prospects are permitted to sit in the general seating area only.

While on an official visit to SDSU, it is not permissible for an Athletic Representative, Booster, or non-staff member of SDSU athletics to have any contact with a prospect. Brief unavoidable and accidental contact is ok.

Unofficial Visits
An unofficial visit is a visit that is financed in whole by a prospective student-athlete (prospect). San Diego State University may not provide any funds to assist a prospect or their family to visit our campus. If SDSU did so, the visit would then be considered an official visit. A prospect may take an unlimited number of unofficial visits to SDSU. However, visits are not permitted during a dead period.

On an unofficial visit, no lodging, transportation, or meals will be provided by SDSU. (Note: transportation may only be provided on-campus and to off-campus athletic facilities). However, it is permissible for SDSU to provide a prospect up to three complimentary admissions to an SDSU athletic event. Admission may only be granted through a pass list and SDSU may not reserve additional seating for additional individuals accompanying a prospect. Other individuals accompanying a prospect must purchase admissions the same as the general public.

In addition, and similar to an official visit, an athletic representative or non-staff representative of SDSU Athletics may not have contact with a prospect during an unofficial visit.

NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT
San Diego State University is a member of the National Letter of Intent Program, which is administered by the Collegiate Commissioners Association. The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a letter that certifies a student-athletes intention to enroll at a certain institution. The Athletic Director indicates the type and extent of financial aid that the institution is willing and able to provide. Once the letter is signed by the prospect and parent or legal guardian, other NCAA schools will recognize the offer and cease to recruit the prospect.

Once a prospect has signed a NLI, the prospect has then committed him/herself to SDSU as long as they are accepted for admission and meet NCAA requirements. SDSU also commits an athletic scholarship to the prospect. The NLI is only an agreement of scholarship from SDSU to the prospect for one year. It is not an offer of admission to SDSU. The sole decision maker concerning admissions is the SDSU Office of Admissions.

Prospects should become familiar with the procedures of the NLI before signing. For example, restrictions exist as to when you may sign a NLI. For further information regarding the national letter of intent ask the SDSU staff that is recruiting you and/or visit www.ncaa.org (National Letter of Intent is listed under "N" in the site index). There is an entire site dedicated to this topic at http://www.national-letter.org/.

INFORMATION FOR CURRENT STUDENT ATHLETES

AGENTS
NCAA rules forbid a student-athlete to agree, either orally or in writing, to be represented by an agent or organization in the marketing of his or her athletic ability or reputation until after the completion of the last intercollegiate contest, including postseason games. This NCAA prohibition includes an agreement that is not effective until after the last game.

NCAA rules forbid a student-athlete or his/her representative from negotiating or signing a playing contract in any sport in which the athlete intends to compete, or to market the name or image of the athlete.

NCAA rules forbid a student-athlete to ask to be placed on a professional league's draft list, whether or not the athlete withdraws his or her name before the draft, whether or not the athlete is actually drafted and whether or not the athlete signs a professional contract. The exception to this rule is in the sport of basketball. Under NCAA bylaw 12.2.4.2.1, an enrolled student-athlete in the sport of basketball may enter a professional league's draft one time during his or her collegiate career without jeopardizing eligibility in that sport, provided the student-athlete is not drafted by any team in that league and the student-athlete declares his or her intention to resume intercollegiate participation within 30 days after the draft. The declaration of intent shall be in writing to the institution's athletic director.

NCAA rules forbid an athlete from accepting expenses or gifts of any kind from an agent or anyone else who wishes to provide services to the student athlete. Such payment is not allowed because it would be compensation based on athletic skills and preferential benefit not available to other students. NCAA rules forbid an athlete from receiving preferential benefits or treatment because of the athlete's reputation, skill or potential as a professional athlete.

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSIONS
How to Request Complimentary Admissions
According to NCAA regulations, each scholarship student athlete is allowed a maximum of four (4) complimentary admissions per event in his/her designated sport. San Diego State University permits four tickets for home games and two for away competitions. In the event of a postseason competition, the Director of Athletics reserves the right to determine complimentary ticket distribution with guidelines established by the Conference and the NCAA.

Student-athletes on the football team are issued a specific complimentary admissions card every week before each contest. On the card, the student-athlete must provide the full names of all guests, must sign the bottom of the card and drop it in the collection box.

Note*-Incomplete names, illegible names or missing signatures will result in the request not being honored. Student-athletes may utilize unused spaces from their teammates, provided the teammate with the extra tickets has signed their name before the card is submitted. Signature forgery will not be tolerated and those caught are subject to disciplinary actions.

The deadline for football players to drop their cards in the collection box or drop them off at the Events Management Office (Room 4014A) is as follows:

HOME GAMES = THURSDAY at 6:30 PM or 1 hour following practice
Or
TUESDAY at 6:30 PM or 1 hour following practice (Applicable for Thursday games only)

AWAY GAMES = WEDNESDAY at 6:30 PM or 1 hour following practice
Or
MONDAY at 6:30 PM or 1 hour following practice (Applicable for Thursday games only)

No additions or changes can be made after the deadline. Once the original cards are picked up they are given to the Ticket Office and an official pass list is created. For away games, an additional list will be provided for the staff member or traveling team administrator.

Men's basketball has a similar procedure. Each student-athlete must individually provide the full names of all guests and sign their name. There is, however, just one list for the entire team.

Note*-Incomplete names, illegible names or missing signatures will result in the request not being honored. Student-athletes may utilize unused spaces from their teammates, provided the teammate with the extra tickets has signed their name before the list is submitted. Signature forgery will not be tolerated and those caught are subject to disciplinary actions.

Deadlines for men's basketball are as follows:

HOME GAMES = Following pregame meal (or 4 hours prior to game time, whichever is applicable)

AWAY GAMES = List to be submitted by Director of Basketball Operations, who will then distribute to host institution Ticket Manager.

No additions or changes can be made after the deadline. Once the original sign-up list is submitted the Ticket Office creates an official pass list. For away games, an additional list will be provided for the staff member or traveling team administrator.

All other sports follow the same procedure as Men's Basketball. Every student-athlete must fill out and sign a list.

Note*-Incomplete names, illegible names or missing signatures will result in the request not being honored. Student-athletes may utilize unused spaces from their teammates, provided the teammate with the extra tickets has signed their name before the list is submitted. Signature forgery will not be tolerated and those caught are subject to disciplinary actions.

Deadlines for all other sports are as follows:

HOME = 30 minutes prior to gates opening Submit to: Designated Events Manager representative

AWAY = Designated coach will submit to host institution Ticket Manager.

No additions or changes can be made after the deadline. The original sign-up lists are submitted and then reviewed by an Events Management representative. An official pass list will be created and given to the appropriate gate personnel.

How to Pick up Complimentary Tickets
The designated recipient does not receive a hard ticket, but is admitted by a pass list, with only a ticket stub indicating seat location or directions to a general admission section. This is issued at the time of entrance. Photo identification must be presented by the individuals receiving the admission and a signature is required for admission. Those picking up complimentary tickets must enter through the following designated gates which may be separate from the general public entrance:

Football players guests

Student support guests Enter through GATE E

High School recruits

Junior College recruits

Football non-participating student-athletes

Non-suit football players Enter through GATE D

Student assistants (not working the game)

Football visiting team will call Enter through GATE H

Basketball players guests

Student support guests

High School recruits

Junior College recruits Enter through GATE 1

Basketball non-participating student-athletes (next to Aztec Recreation Center)

Non-suit basketball players

Student assistants (not working the game)

Basketball visiting team will call

Baseball players guests

Student support guests

High School recruits

Junior College recruits Enter through Press Gate

Baseball non-participating student-athletes (Behind Press Box)

Non-suit baseball players

Student assistants (not working the game)

Baseball visiting team will call

*Note: Student-athletes and their families may not receive payment for complimentary admissions nor exchange them for any item of value. This action jeopardizes the eligibility of the student-athlete.

CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY
Progress Towards Degree Requirements
A student-athlete must successfully complete at least six credit hours (exclusive of correspondence, extension, independent study, intersession, or summer credits) in each regular academic term to be eligible for competition during the next academic term. This rule also applies to postseason competition and competition that takes place between terms. These required hours must be earned during the fall or spring semesters (Mountain West Conference Rule).

Eligibility following your first year of enrollment at San Diego State University or after you have completed one season of eligibility in your sport will be based upon the following: 1. Passing an average of 12 degree applicable hours per semester or
2. Completing 24 degree applicable hours since the beginning of the previous fall term.

The NCAA also made changes effective August 1, 2003 regarding requirements for continuing eligibility. Similar to initial eligibility, there old standards still apply to some student-athletes while the new set of standards are in effect, too. Use your first year of collegiate enrollment to determine which set applies to you.

The following applies to those entering college for the first time prior to 8/1/2003.

Year of Collegiate Enrollment	Entering 2nd	Entering 3rd	Entering 4th	Entering 5th
Continuing Eligibility Requirements	24 semester/36 quarter hours or average of 12 per term completed & 18/27 earned during academic year	25% of required courses for degree credit & 24 units per semester	50% of required courses for degree credit & 24 units per semester	75% of required courses for degree credit & 24 units per semester
Minimum cumulative GPA Requirement	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00

ALL STUDENT-ALTHELTES MUST COMPLETE 6 HOURS IN THE PREVIOUS REGULAR ACADEMIC TERM OF FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT REGULAR ACADEMIC TERM.

A student-athlete is responsible to earn 18 semester/27 quarter credit hours in any academic year in which they were full time during one or more terms. Part-time hours may be used to fulfill this requirement.

Summer credit hours may be used to satisfy the 24-credit-hour requirement when certifying a student-athlete entering his or her 2nd year of collegiate enrollment.

A student-athlete may use remedial, tutorial or noncredit courses earned during his or her 1st year of collegiate enrollment. These courses may be used to meet the 24-hour/36-quarter credit-hour requirement, but may not exceed 12 semester/18 quarter total credit hours.

Student-athletes in their final year of competition shall have their Institutional GPA certified prior to each term. (Mountain West Conference Rule)

The following applies to those entering college for the first time on or after 8/1/2003.

Year of Collegiate Enrollment	Entering 2nd	Entering 3rd	Entering 4th	Entering 5th
Continuing Eligibility Requirements	24 semester/36 quarter hours completed & 18/27 earned during academic year	Completion of 40% of required courses for degree credit & 18 units per semester.	Completion of 60% of required courses for degree credit & 18 units per semester.	Completion of 80% of required courses for degree credit & 18 units per semester.
Minimum cumulative GPA Requirement	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00

ALL STUDENT-ALTHELTES MUST COMPLETE 6 HOURS IN THE PREVIOUS REGULAR ACADEMIC TERM OF FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT REGULAR ACADEMIC TERM.

The averaging method for determining eligibility may not be used with new standards.

A student-athlete is responsible for earning 18 semester/27 quarter credit hours in any academic year in which they were full time during one or more terms. Part-time hours may be used to fulfill this requirement.

Summer credit hours may be used to satisfy the 40-60-80-percent-of-degree requirements.

Regardless of which set of standards pertain, every student-athlete needs to be aware of the following:

ALL student-athletes must have a 2.00 GPA each semester in order to remain eligible for next semester and

ALL units must be degree applicable.

For further explanation, refer to the student handbook or contact your individual academic advisor.

STUDENT-HOSTING
You may be asked to assist in the recruiting process of prospective student-athletes. If you are selected or volunteer to be a student-host, you must abide by the following rules as they pertain to Official Visits.

A student host may only provide entertainment to a prospect within a 30-mile radius of the university.

A student host may be provided a maximum of $30 for each day of a prospect's official visit to cover the actual costs of entertaining the prospect.

A student host may be provided with an additional $15 per day for each additional prospect he/she entertains.

A student host may be provided a complimentary admission to accompany a prospect to a campus event.

Several students may host a prospect, but the institution may only provide one student entertainment money. The other student hosts shall pay for their own entertainment and meals.

Partial qualifier student-athletes may not serve as student host during their first year of residence.

San Diego State University, coach, or any booster may not provide a car for use by a prospect or student host.

Meals may not exceed three per day.

One meal may be held for a prospect on an official visit at the home of the sport's head coach.

Entertainment on an official visit is limited to the prospect, the prospect's parents (or legal guardian), or the prospect's spouse.

Any further questions can be directed toward your coach or to Jenny Bramer, Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Enrolled student athletes found in violation of NCAA rules or unethical conduct will be ineligible for further intercollegiate competition, subject to an appeal to the NCAA Eligibility Committee for restoration of eligibility. Unethical conduct may include but is not be limited to the following:

Refusal to furnish information relevant to an investigation of possible NCAA rules violations.

Knowing involvement in arranging for fraudulent academic credit or false transcripts.

Knowing involvement in receiving an improper recruiting inducement or extra benefit.

Knowingly furnishing the NCAA or San Diego State University false or misleading information concerning your involvement or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of NCAA rules.

DRUG TESTING As of September 1986, the NCAA implemented a drug-testing program for NCAA championship competition. In addition, all student athletes at San Diego State University will be subjected to drug screening according to University guidelines.

The drug-testing program was initiated to "provide clean, equitable competition" for student athletes competing in NCAA championships in all sports. The main objectives of the San Diego State University's illicit drug use policy are the following:

1. To educate all department personnel and student-athletes regarding the policy on substance abuse.
2. To provide student-athletes with a testing program, educational opportunities, and follow-up rehabilitation when necessary.
3. To provide medical exams for student-athletes to identify potential medical problems prior to, during or after seasonal athletics programs.

Each academic year a drug education seminar is presented to student-athletes. All student-athletes are required to attend. If a student-athlete misses this seminar without prior permission from an Athletic Director, s/he will be suspended from the next (traditional-season) competition. In addition to this seminar and prior to the beginning of each season, every student-athlete signs a drug testing consent form. By signing this consent they subject themselves to the possibility of random testing or testing when reasonable cause exists. This can occur during either semester, between semesters, during the summer and preseason.

Drug Testing Procedure
There are two types of drug-testing procedures that San Diego State University uses. The first is on-campus and it involves collecting a urine sample here at SDSU. This is done year round with the football and women's track teams. The main drug for which SDSU is testing is steroids.

The other type is championship testing. This involves urine collection at the site of NCAA championship events and laboratory analyses for substances on a list of banned drugs developed by the NCAA Executive Committee. This list includes illegal drugs as well as many over-the-counter medications.

If a student-athlete does not produce a testable sample, then s/he may be suspended pending production of a testable sample. Consecutive untestable samples may be considered a positive, and thus, the student-athlete would serve the appropriate suspension.

Drugs That Are Tested
The testing list is comprised of drugs generally purported to be performance enhancing and/or potentially harmful to the health and safety of the student athlete. The list specifically includes psychomotor stimulants, central nervous system stimulants, anabolic steroids, street drugs, diuretics, as well as prescription medications and many nutritional supplements. It is the student-athlete's responsibility to know what they are consuming. The athletic training staff is available to answer any questions you may have or help you determine if a product is safe to use.

For a full list of banned substances please visit www.drugfreesport.com.

Ramifications for Testing Positive
Bylaw 18.4.1.5 provides that a student-athlete who is found to have utilized a substance on the list of banned drugs shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regular-season competition during the time period ending one calendar year (365 days) after the student-athlete's positive drug test. Additionally, they shall be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports if the season of competition has not yet begun for that student-athlete or a minimum of the equivalent of one full season of competition in all sports if the student-athlete tests positive during his or her season of competition. The student-athlete shall remain ineligible until the student-athlete retests negative and the student-athlete's eligibility is restored through the appropriate NCAA course of action.

If the student-athlete tests positive a second time for the use of any drug, other than a street drug, he or she shall lose all remaining regular season and postseason eligibility in all sports. If the student-athlete tests positive for the use of a street drug after being restored to eligibility, he or she will lose a minimum of one additional season of competition in all sports and also shall remain ineligible for regular season and postseason competition at least through the next calendar year.

Bylaw 18.4.1.5 also provides that the Executive Committee shall adopt a list of banned drugs and authorize methods for drug testing of student-athletes on a year-round basis. In addition, as stated in Bylaw 18.4.1.5.1, a student-athlete who previously tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs as a result of test administered by any other athletic organization and subsequently testes positive shall be subject to these ineligibility provisions.

ALCOHOL POLICY
San Diego State University does not condone illegal or irresponsible use of alcohol. Underage drinking, buying alcohol for minors and alcohol-related hazing activities have serious consequences. Any student-athlete involved in an alcohol-related incident may be subject to legal, University and/or team disciplinary actions.

The first time a student-athlete is found guilty of an incident involving alcohol-related charges, the individual will be suspended from practice and competition until two things take place. First, s/he has to complete a mandatory alcohol abuse intervention protocol. Second, the student-athlete has to receive a written release to rejoin the team by the alcohol specialist and the relevant athletic department administrator.

Subsequent situations in which a student-athlete with remaining eligibility is found guilty for an alcohol offense, will result in termination from the SDSU athletic program. The Athletic Director will determine the appropriate course of action once he has reviewed the situation.

While traveling as part of an SDSU athletics team, alcohol is not to be purchased or consumed by any student-athlete, student trainer or student manager. If an individual violates this policy the following will occur:

1. The coach will immediately restrict the student-athlete from athletic participation
2. The student-athlete will either stay with the team out of uniform or be sent back to campus.
3. Once the student-athlete is back on campus, the case will be handled in a manner consistent with an on-campus alcohol-related incident.

EMPLOYMENT
The San Diego State University's Office of Career Services will assist any student-athlete in finding employment. Any student-athlete that chooses to work must do so in accordance with NCAA bylaws and interpretations. For that reason, student-athletes and employers have a responsibility to complete information prior to and during employment as requested by the Financial Aid Coordinator and the University's Athletic Compliance department regarding employment activities. Prior to beginning any job, each student-athlete must obtain and complete a Student-Athlete Employment Form from Julie Fitzgerald, Financial Aid Coordinator, for monitoring purposes. In most situations your coach will want to be notified of your employment status.

Fee-for-Lesson
The NCAA decided it is now permissible for student-athletes to provide one-on-one skills lessons in their sport and charge a fee. The following stipulations apply:

1. Institutional facilities are not used
2. SDSU athletes are not allowed to play with their students
3. 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
4. The compensation is paid by the lesson recipient (or the recipient's family) and not another individual or entity
5. The student-athlete may not use his or her name, picture or appearance to promote or advertise the availability of fee-for-lesson sessions.

Prior to any instruction, the student-athlete must first meet with the Financial Aid Coordinator. She will ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed and help regulate the fee structure. It is the student-athletes' responsibility to schedule lessons and subsequently to inform coach of the dates and times of the lessons. Coaches, however, may set limitations as to when the lessons can be (e.g., off-season only). If the lessons begin to interfere with the student-athlete's academic or athletic responsibilities, a coach may ultimately decide to withhold this privilege.

Camps or Clinics
Many student-athletes are offered the opportunity to be a camp counselor or coach a clinic in their sport. Certain guidelines have been put in place to regulate student-athlete's employment at camps or clinics.

No more than half of a student-athlete's time should be spent on coaching or officiating assignments. The other half will incorporate general supervisory duties.

Compensation provided to the student-athlete will be comparable to the going rate for camp or clinic counselors with similar teaching ability and camp or clinic experience and may not be paid on the basis of the value that the student-athlete may have for the employer because of the athletics reputation or fame the student-athlete has achieved.

It is not permissible to establish varying levels of compensation for a student-athlete employed in a sports camp or clinic based on the level of athletics skills of the student-athlete.

A student-athlete who only lectures or demonstrates at a camp/clinic may not receive compensation for his or her appearance at the camp/clinic.

In sports other than football, a member institution (or employees of its athletics department) may employ its student-athletes as counselors in camps or clinics, subject to the following conditions:

The student-athlete shall not participate in organized practice activities other than during the institution's playing season in the sport

The member institution's director of athletics (or his or her designee who may not be a coaching staff member), must give prior approval to the student-athlete's employment arrangement.

The coach employing the student-athlete must complete a "Student-Athlete Request to work at a SDSU Sports Camp/Clinic" form and turn it into Al Zitlau, Assistant Athletic Director - Administration. NOTE* - This requirement does not apply to a student-athlete's employment in noninstitutional camps and clinics.

EXTRA BENEFITS
An extra benefit is considered to be anything that is provided to a student-athlete that is not available to the general student body at San Diego State University. Therefore, the description of an extra benefit will change from university to university. However, you should assume the following items are extra benefits that cannot be provided to student athletes:

Special discounts, payments arrangements or credit on purchases or services (airline tickets, clothing, dry cleaning, etc.)

Arrangement for employment of relatives or friends of an enrolled student athlete.

Free or reduced cost professional services.

Use of a telephone without charge for long distance phone calls.

Free or reduced rates for services from an establishment owned by a representative of athletics interest.

Cash or loan of money.

Guarantee of bail or bond.

Use of an automobile.

Loan or arrangements for a loan by signing or cosigning for the note.

Preferential treatment, benefits or services for his/her athletics skill or payback potential as a future professional athlete.

Use of personal properties (boats, homes, cars, etc.)

Christmas or birthday presents.

GAMBLING AND BRIBERY
The NCAA has established specific guidelines concerning involvement in gambling and bribery at the intercollegiate sports level. In order to educate the student-athlete regarding illegal organized gambling, San Diego State University and the Athletic Department have developed and implemented a comprehensive educational program that instructs the student-athlete on the nature and prevalence of intercollegiate gambling and bribery, as well as the risks involved for the individual and for the entire University.

It is impermissible under NCAA rules and illegal for any student-athlete to be involved in any type of gambling activity that involves intercollegiate or professional athletic events. This includes but is not limited to:

Providing information to individuals involved in gambling activities concerning intercollegiate athletics (no "inside information").

Soliciting a bet on any intercollegiate team.

Accepting a bet on any team representing the institution.

Participating in any manner of gambling activity that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics, through a bookmaker, an intermediary ("runner"), a parlay card, or any method.

This means that it is impermissible to participate in any type of "pool" or bracket that involves intercollegiate or professional teams. In addition, any type of gambling that involves intercollegiate athletics or professional events is impermissible. This includes Internet fantasy football

leagues. In addition to awareness of the gambling and bribery threat to the integrity of intercollegiate sports, student athletes are responsible for the following:

Reporting any offers of gifts, money, or favors received in exchange for supplying team information or for attempting to alter the outcome of any contest.

Maintaining a clear understanding of what constitutes gambling and bribery activities and reporting any suspected infractions.

Contacting the coach or other departmental personnel when questions concerning appropriate release of team information arise.

Realizing that participation in these activities can result in disciplinary actions by the University and the NCAA as well as local, state, and/or federal law enforcement.

For further information on gambling, go to http://www.ncaa.org, click on site index, and go to the gambling and bribery link.

NCAA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE FUND
The NCAA established the Special Assistance Fund in 1991 to assist student athletes with specific unmet financial needs. There are seven categories of expenses for which student athletes may receive funding:

1. Medical and dental expenses except those covered by institutional or personal insurance programs.

2. Purchase of hearing aid.

3. Vision therapy.

4. Off-campus psychological counseling.

5. Travel expenses for parents or student athletes related to family emergencies.

6. Purchase of expendable academic course supplies; non-expendable supplies if required of all students who are taking the course may be rented or leased.

7. Purchase of clothing and shoes (cost must not exceed $500).

A student athlete who receives any portion of a Pell Grant, whether partial, full or no athletic aid may have access to all seven categories above.

To apply, please see Julie Fitzgerald, Scholarship Coordinator (619) 594-4152.

PLAYING SEASON LIMITATIONS The following limitations * on countable athletically-related activities apply during the playing season. The playing season equals the period between the first official practice date and the last day of practice or last day of competition, whichever occurs later. The maximum limits are:

1. 20 Hours a week

2. 4 Hours per Day: (NOTE: A practice round of golf may exceed 4 hours-per-day limitation, but the weekly limit of 20 hours remains in effect.)

3. 1 Day off per Week: All countable athletically-related activities are prohibited during one calendar day per week. (NOTE: A travel day related to competition may be considered as a day off provided no athletically-related activity occurred on that day.)

* If you are within your declared season, daily and weekly hour limitations do not apply during the periods between academic terms when classes are not in session, or during preseason practice prior to the first day of classes of first contest, whichever is earlier.

OUT OF SEASON LIMITATIONS

8 Hours per Week: Student-athletes are limited to 8 hours of required weight training and conditioning.

Outside of the playing season, a student-athlete's required participation is limited to a maximum of 8 hours per week in weight training and conditioning activities ONLY. (*NOTE: A student-athlete may not do his or her conditioning in an activity related to his/her sport, with the exception of track athletes, who may run on the track while doing conditioning exercises and Basketball, which may be conducted on or off court but shall not begin prior to the beginning of the institution's academic year. The allowable 8 hours of required conditioning that may occur in the off-season in the sport of swimming may not take place in a swimming pool.)

EXCEPTION FOR ALL SPORTS OTHER THAN FOOTBALL
For all sports other than football 2 of the allowable 8 hours per week can be used for individual skill-related instruction only if the student-athlete requests such instruction. No more than four (4) student-athletes from the same team may be involved in such instruction at any one time. These required sessions may be held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member. This rule does not apply during any institution's vacation period, either during the summer or the academic year. In other words, a student-athlete may not participate in any countable athletically-related activities outside the playing season.

FOOTBALL EXCEPTION
In football, not more than 2 of the allowable 8 hours per week can be used for discussions or review of game films, motion pictures or videotapes related to the sport.

EXPLANATION OF COUNTABLE AND VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
(DURING THE PLAYING SEASON)

PRACTICE:
*NOTE: No class time can be missed for practice activities.

COUNTABLE: Practice is any meeting, activity or instruction involving sports-related information and having athletic purpose, held for one or more student-athletes at the direction of, or supervised by, any member or members of an institution's coaching staff.

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary individual workouts at any time, provided these workouts are not required or supervised by coaching staff members (such activities may be monitored for safety purposes by the strength and conditioning staff or trainer). Institutional facilities may be reserved by the Athletics Department for voluntary workouts only during the academic year.

Safety exception: A coach may be present during voluntary workouts in the regular practice facility and may spot or provide safety or skill instruction, but cannot conduct the individual's workouts in the sports of swimming and diving, rowing, water polo and field events only in track and field.

COMPETITION = 3 HOURS:
*NOTE: If you participate in warm-up activities but do not compete in the ensuing contest, you still are charged with 3 hours of competition.

COUNTABLE: All competition and any associated athletically-related activities on the day of competition shall count as three hours of competition regardless of the actual duration of these activities (practice may not be conducted following competition except during periods between multi-day events).

WEIGHT-TRAINING AND CONDITIONING ACTIVITIES
COUNTABLE: Required weight-training and conditioning activities held at the direction of or supervised by an institutional staff member.

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary weight-training and conditioning. Strength and conditioning staff may be present during voluntary workouts for safety reasons.

FILM OR VIDEOTAPE SESSIONS
COUNTABLE: Required review of game films, motion pictures or videotapes relating to the sport, practices or contests, that is supervised or monitored by institutional staff members.

VOLUNTARY: Student-athletes who choose to watch tapes voluntarily with no coach(es) present.

MEETINGS
COUNTABLE:
1. Meetings initiated by coach(es) or other institutional staff members on athletically- related matters.
2. Chalk talks with coach(es).
3. Lectures on or discussions of strategy with coach(es).
4. Film reviews (see above).

VOLUNTARY:
1. Meetings initiated by student-athletes provided the coach(es) and athlete do not engage in athletically-related activities.
2. Meetings with coach(es) on non-athletic matters.

CAMPS, CLINICS, WORKSHOPS, P.E. CLASSES

COUNTABLE:
1. Required participation in camps, clinics, workshops or physical education classes.
2. Participation in a P.E. class conducted by a member of the Athletics staff.

VOLUNTARY: 1. Regular P.E. classes, open to all students and publicized in appropriate publications.

Other VOLUNTARY related activities include:
1. Training table or competition related meals, travel to and from practice and competition.
2. Physical rehabilitation, medical examinations or treatments, dressing, showering or taping.
3. Academic study hall or tutoring sessions.
4. Any meeting or discussion regarding drug education, training room procedures, academic support service, team discipline, care and maintenance of athletic equipment, general meeting schedule, information about housing and meals, off-season conditioning activities, NCAA rules, post-game interview procedures.
5. Time spent by student-athletes in recruiting activities (i.e., student host).
6. Fund raising activities/events such as luncheons, phone-a-thons, and booster gatherings are not countable as long as no athletically-related activity takes place.

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
If a student-athlete wants to or is requested to participate in promotional activities for a charitable, educational or nonprofit organization, it is recommended that they speak to the Assistant Athletic Director prior to any involvement. The NCAA has specific guidelines regarding promotional activities, student-athlete appearance requests, promotional item requests and the use of their image in advertising.

For more information on promotional activities, student-athlete appearance requests, promotional item requests, etc. please contact Jenny Bramer at (619) 596-0394 or Bre White at (619) 594-4126..

TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY
There are two standards of eligibility at any NCAA school:

1. The NCAA standard which determines whether you may compete on an athletic team and:
2. San Diego State University and Mountain West Conference standard which determines whether you are admissible to SDSU.

The following outlines the NCAA standards for transfers:

Junior College Transfers:
A partial qualifier or nonqualifier who initially enrolls at a two-year college (junior college) and transfers to a Member Institution, shall not be eligible for financial aid, practice, or competition unless the following requirements have been met:

(a) Graduated with an AA degree;
(b) Completed satisfactorily a minimum of 48 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 of transferable degree credit accepted toward any baccalaureate degree program at the certifying institution; and
(c) Attended the two-year college as a full-time student for at least three semesters (excluding summer terms).

Four-Year College Transfers:
SDSU coaches are not permitted to speak with athletes from other schools without permission from the athlete's coach or athletic department. If you are a four-year college transfer student, please contact your previous school and obtain a "release to contact" prior to contacting an SDSU coach or staff member.

Each transfer case is different depending on the college from which you are transferring and your academic status at the time of the transfer. For information on your eligibility at SDSU as a four-year transfer please contact the coach of the sport in which you wish to participate.

Regarding general information, a partial qualifier or nonqualifier who initially enrolls at any other four-year institution and transfers to a Member Institution, shall not be eligible for financial aid, practice or competition unless the following requirements have been met:

(a) Completed satisfactorily a minimum of 48 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 of transferable degree credit accepted toward any baccalaureate degree program at the certifying institution; and
(b) Attended the four-year institution for at least three semesters (excluding summer terms) as a full-time student.

International Transfer Students:
An international student-athlete shall be immediately eligible for financial aid, practice, and competition, provided the student-athlete meets all NCAA four-year college transfer requirements. The student must demonstrate foreign residency and attendance at the foreign institution.

BOOSTERS GUIDE TO NCAA REGULATIONS
As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), San Diego State University must abide by NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to all aspects of its athletic program. In addition to ensuring that all of its coaches, administrators, University faculty and staff, and student-athletes are aware of and following NCAA rules, SDSU is also responsible for the actions of any individual who is a member of any of its athletic booster groups or meets the definition of a "representative of athletics interests."

It would be nearly impossible to communicate all NCAA rules and regulations in a quick reference list or brochure. The information below is an attempt to provide you with basic definitions and "do's and don'ts." If you have any additional questions about NCAA rules and regulations, you should contact the Director of Compliance, Jenny Bramer at (619) 596-0934.

Who Is A Representative Of San Diego State University Athletics Interests? The NCAA recognizes you as a friend, booster, or representative of the athletic department if:

You have participated in or are a member of an agency or organization promoting SDSU athletics programs (e.g., Aztec Foundation, etc.).

You have made financial contributions to SDSU athletics department or to an athletics booster organization of SDSU.

You have assisted or been requested (by the athletics department staff) to assist in the recruitment of prospects.

You have assisted or are assisting in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families.

You have been involved in promoting a SDSU athletics program.

You have assisted a student-athlete in finding a job, or employed a student-athlete for a summer job.

You have ever donated money through being a season-ticket holder.

Once a Booster Always a Booster According to NCAA rules, once an individual has been identified as a "representative of the institution's athletics interests" the individual retains that identity indefinitely, regardless of when you were involved with the athletic department. San Diego State University is responsible for the behavior of all its athletics representatives in relation to NCAA rules and regulations. A violation by an athletics representative may result in severe sanctions against SDSU (e.g. loss of scholarships, television and post-season bans).

Remember, as a representative of athletics interests, you are responsible for making the SDSU Compliance Office aware of any infractions of Mountain West Conference or NCAA rules you know have occurred. Even if a violation was not intentional, the eligibility of a prospect or enrolled student-athlete could be jeopardized.

NCAA Rules Regarding Contacts and Benefits for Prospective Student-Athletes

You may not become involved in making arrangements to provide money or financial aid of any kind to a prospect or the prospect's family and friends.

You may not make contact with a prospective student-athlete and his/her parents when the prospect is on campus for an official or unofficial recruiting visit.

You may not contact a prospect to congratulate him/her on signing a National Letter of Intent to attend San Diego State University.

You may not pay or arrange for payment of summer camp registration fees for a prospect.

You may not transport, pay or arrange for payment of transportation costs for a prospect, and his/her relatives or friends to visit campus (or elsewhere).

You may not provide ANYTHING to a prospect, the prospect's family or friends without prior approval from the Compliance Office.

*NOTE: A student-athlete is considered a prospect (whether or not they have signed a National Letter of Intent) until the first day of initial collegiate enrollment or the first day they report for practice, whichever is earliest. Therefore, all NCAA regulations concerning contact with a prospective student-athlete are applicable until that time.

Only San Diego State University coaches who have successfully completed the NCAA Recruiting Rules Examination on an annual basis may be involved in the recruitment process. Representatives of our athletics interests may not make any recruiting contacts. This includes: letters, e-mails, telephone calls or face-to-face with a prospect or the prospect's parents.

You may forward information about prospective student-athletes to the appropriate coaching staff.

You may have contact with a prospect regarding permissible pre-enrollment activities such as summer employment, provided the prospect has already signed a National Letter of Intent and the Compliance Office is aware that you are making these contacts in regard to employment arrangements.

You may have a telephone conversation with a prospect only if the prospect initiates the call. Such a call may not be prearranged by an institutional staff member and you are not permitted to have a recruiting conversation, but may exhibit normal civility. You must refer any questions about the San Diego State University's athletics program to an athletics department staff member or coach.

You may view a prospect's athletic contest at your own initiative provided you do not contact the prospect or his/her parents. In addition, you may not contact a prospect's coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect.

You may continue established family relationships with friends and neighbors of prospects. Contacts with sons or daughters of these families are permitted as long as they are not made for recruiting purposes or encouraged by San Diego State University coaches.

Consequences Boosters Regarding NCAA Violations
Institutions are required by NCAA to notify Boosters of consequences regarding rules violations. Boosters found in violation of NCAA rules are subject to losing benefits and privileges, including season tickets. For major violations Boosters risk disassociation.

San Diego State University Athletics Department appreciates your support of the student-athletes and compliance to the NCAA regulations. Compliance with NCAA rules is a never ending process and your attention to the information provided in this brochure will ensure that the eligibility of a student-athlete is not jeopardized.