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Alcohol Policy

Marian University Department of Athletics discourages the use of alcohol by its student-athletes. To that end, any student-athlete found in violation of the Marian University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities in regards to alcohol use, the following sanctions will be:

• First offense - Results in a one game/contest suspension based upon his/her possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or misrepresenting his/her involvement in an alcohol incident. Any student present in an alcohol incident, but not identified as responsible for consumption or possession, will be put on athletic probation for one calendar year and will be required to perform community service under the direction of the Director of Athletics. 
  
• Second offense - A 10 percent suspension of games/contests immediately upon notification to the coach. Any partial contests will be rounded up to the next whole game.
  
• Third offense - Suspension for one full calendar year upon notification to the coach. In addition, any student-athlete suspended for one full year will have a second offense sanction carry over to their next year of competition.

Sanctions will be in effect for one calendar year of the most recent offense. Additional sanctions may be imposed by Marian University and the Director of Athletics at their discretion.

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Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

     

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Performance Enhancing Drug Policy

Marian University does not condone the use of performance enhancing drugs including steroids and any other substances that would give a student-athlete an unfair advantage. Any student-athlete violating this policy is subject to the regulations and penalties listed in the Marian University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

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Athletic Team Trip Policies

Marian University policies as written in the Marian University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities will apply to all Marian University athletic road trips. Appropriate dress and conduct is expected as our behavior reflects on the entire Marian University community. Any conduct detrimental to the mission of the trip will be handled by the head coach of the participating sport.

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Inappropriate Behavior

If a student-athlete is in violation of Marian University policies or if any act of inappropriate behavior comes to the attention of the Department of Athletics from school personnel or the community, that student-athlete may receive sanctions from the University as delineated in the Marian University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The student-athlete may appear before the Director of Athletics, who will decide if additional sanctions may be warranted.

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Drug and Controlled Substance Policy

Any student-athlete found in violation of the Marian University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities in regards to drug use or possession, the following sanctions will be put into effect:

• First offense - The student-athlete will not be allowed to participate in competition in his/her sport for one full season. If the violation occurs in the midst of a competitive season, he/she will not be allowed to compete in games/contests for one calendar year from the date that the Director of Athletics is notified by the Office of the Dean of Students that a drug violation has occurred.
  
• Second offense - The student-athlete will forfeit the opportunity to represent Marian University in intercollegiate competition at any future time.
  

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