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Welcome to the NKU student-athlete compliance page. The links below are here to assist you in making the right decisions and protect your eligibility while participating in athletics at NKU.  If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Athletic Compliance Office (859-572-5993).

Student-Athlete Hazing Agreement

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NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO TRANSFER POLICY AND PROCEDURES

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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
Only student-athletes who are eligible to compete may dress in uniform for a game or contest. You have five (5) years to compete for four (4) years, allowing for one redshirt season. Within each of those five (5) years, you are expected to progress toward your degree by meeting the following requirements.

During Year 1
• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at all times
• 2.00 cumulative GPA after each semester to compete
• Pass 6 degree credits each semester
• Pass 18 credits during the academic year
• Complete 24 credits

Begin Year 2
• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at all times
• 2.00 cumulative GPA to compete
• 24 earned credits in residence
• Pass 6 degree credits each semester
• Pass 18 degree credits during the academic year

Begin Year 3
• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at all times
• 2.00 cumulative GPA to compete
• Declared a major or have pre-major approval on file
• 40% of the degree requirements complete at the start of the fall term
• Pass 6 degree credits each semester
• Pass 18 degree credits during the academic year

Begin Year 4
• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at all times (can be enrolled in fewer than 12 credits if the campus advisor verifies in writing that the student will graduate at the end of the term)
• 2.00 cumulative GPA to compete
• 60% of degree requirements completed
• Pass 6 degree credits each semester
• Pass 18 degree credits during the academic year

Begin Year 5
• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at all times (can be enrolled in fewer than 12 credits if the campus advisor verifies in writing that the student will graduate at the end of the term)
• 2.00 cumulative GPA to compete
• 80% of degree requirements completed
• Pass 6 degree credits each semester
• Pass 18 degree credits during the academic year

EXTRA BENEFITS
An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a representative of the institution's athletics interests to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete's relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation.

You MAY NOT:
1. Accept professional services (i.e., doctor, dentist, lawyer, etc.) at a reduced rate or at no charge that is not available to the general public.
2. Receive a fee for speaking engagements. You may receive actual and necessary travel expenses when speaking to educational or charitable groups.
3. Be involved in any promotion of commercial products or services. This being the case, it is not permissible for any student-athlete with eligibility remaining to sign autographs at commercial establishments. NCAA rules permit student-athletes with eligibility remaining to sign autographs at NKU sponsored events.
4. Receive free use of a vehicle.
5. Receive a free or reduced rate for off-campus housing.
6. Receive anything of value (i.e., meals, drinks, apparel, cover charge) based on your status as an NKU student-athlete.

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OUTSIDE COMPETITION
Student-athletes must obtain prior written approval from the Director of Athletics or designee prior to practicing or competing in an event while not representing the institution during or between terms of the regular academic year. Outside competition forms must be received by compliance 48 hours prior to the start of the competition.

Individual Sports
For individual sports, anytime a member of a NKU team wishes to participate in a competition while not representing the NKU, the student-athlete is competing unattached. An unattached competitor cannot:
• Wear/use NKU apparel that includes NKU identification;
• Receive expenses from the NKU; and
• Receive instruction from an NKU coach.

Team Sports
For team sports other than basketball, a student-athlete may compete outside of the declared playing and practice season as a member of an outside team in any non-collegiate, amateur competition during any official vacation period at the NKU. In the sport of basketball, a student-athlete may not compete in any organized competition except when representing the NKU in intercollegiate competition (except Certified Summer Leagues).

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Compliance Staff
Sarah Pruess
Senior Associate Athletics Director - Student Services/Senior Woman Administrator
pruess1@nku.edu


Kristen Rogers
Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance
rogersk24@nku.edu