If a student-athlete tests positive for the use of a “street drug” he/she will be suspended based on the team rules for each team.

A student-athletes 2nd positive drug test at any time during the duration of their athletic career at KSU, will result in suspension for up to 50% of playing season, mandatory counseling, team sanctions and a mandatory re-test.

A student-athletes 3rd positive drug test at any time during the duration of their athletic career at KSU will result in potential dismissal from KSU athletics.

A student-athlete, who voluntarily approaches the Director of Athletics or another college authority for help with an alcohol or drug problem prior to sanctions being brought against them, will be accorded confidentiality to referral for professional help. A voluntary request for assistance will not result in scholarship loss or team participation if the student-athlete agrees with the terms of rehabilitation. However, if the student-athlete continues drug use, the drug policy will be in effect.

The athletics department has a zero-tolerance policy toward hazing. The goal of the athletics department is that every student-athlete on campus be free from the humiliation and danger of hazing.

The athletics department interprets hazing as any willful act done by one or more individuals, whether physical, mental, emotional, or psychological, which subjects another person, voluntarily or involuntarily, to anything which may abuse, mistreat, degrade, humiliate, harass, ridicule, intimidate or endanger his or her inherent dignity as a person.

Individuals involved in any form of hazing (including prospects on campus for an official visit) will be held accountable for their actions and will be subject to disciplinary action by the respective athletics department as well as the University. Disciplinary action may include immediate suspension from the team, withdrawal or cancellation of financial aid and/or permanent dismissal from the team.

If a student-athlete chooses to file a grievance against an individual or group, it should be reported to the respective athletics director. If requested, every effort will be made to protect the identity of the person reporting the grievance. It is possible that a student-athlete may initially voluntarily agree to participate in an initiation activity, and that he or she may later decide was an unacceptable hazing activity within a reasonable period. It should be noted that a grievance need not be filed for disciplinary action to occur.

The athletics department expects respectful behavior, responsibility, integrity, and civility from all student-athletes at Kentucky State University.