| Carson-Newman Student-Athletes |
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The Carson-Newman University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee was established to provide a formal mechanism for communication between student-athletes and the athletic administration, to promote public and community service activities among student-athletes, and to develop program ideas that will enhance the personal development of all student-athletes at Carson-Newman.
| Eligibility |
All student-athletes must maintain NCAA, SAC, and Carson-Newman eligibility standards:
- Initial Eligibility: Certification through the NCAA Eligibility Center, including academic (core GPA, test scores, core courses) and amateurism review.
- Continuing Eligibility:
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- Full-time enrollment (12+ hours undergraduate, or institutionally defined graduate full-time). [Bylaw 14.2.3]
- Good academic standing at Carson-Newman. [Bylaw 14.2.9.3.1]
- Completion of 9 credit hours each full-time term. [Bylaw 14.2.9.3.2]
- 24 semester hours each academic year, with progress-toward-degree requirements (declare a degree by 5th full-time semester). [Bylaw 14.2.9.3.3]
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. [Bylaw 14.2.9.3.4]
| Financial Aid |
- FAFSA
- Student-athletes may receive athletics aid in accordance with NCAA Division II financial aid legislation.
- FAFSA completion is required to determine federal and institutional aid.
| NCAA Regulations |
Ethical Conduct & Gambling
- Sports wagering is prohibited on all levels of sports (intercollegiate, amateur, professional). This includes in-person, online betting, pools, fantasy leagues with entry fees, or providing inside information. [Bylaws 10.02.1, 10.3]
Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Policy
- The use of all tobacco products by student-athletes, coaches, and staff is prohibited during practice and competition. [Bylaw 11.1.4]
- Student-athletes are subject to NCAA drug testing at championship and non-championship events. Failure to comply or testing positive may result in loss of eligibility.
Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
- NIL activities are permitted but cannot involve pay-for-play or recruiting inducements. [Bylaw 14.1.5]
- All NIL activities must be disclosed in Spry under the NIL tab before participation.
| Additional Links |
| Complimentary Ticket Admision |
- Each student-athlete may receive up to four complimentary admissions per home regular season contest. [Bylaw 16.2.1.1]
- Admissions are managed through the team’s season guest list; guests must present ID and sign in at the designated NCAA table before the contest begins
| Civic Engagement Policy |
At Carson-Newman University, the Athletic Department is committed to developing servant-leaders who engage faithfully in their communities. Civic and community engagement is central to the mission of Carson-Newman and is embedded in the core values of our athletics program. Our student-athletes, coaches, and staff are called to use their gifts to serve others, reflecting the University’s commitment to preparing students for lives of purpose and service.
Per NCAA legislation, all student-athletes must be provided the opportunity to participate in a civic engagement activity. To ensure this requirement is met, each team will be given one day off from countable athletically related activities (CARA) for civic engagement programming. This day must occur within 15 days before or after or on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November (Election Day).
Activities may take place on the Carson-Newman campus, in the Jefferson City/Mossy Creek community, or through other approved outreach opportunities. While this initiative is mandated by the NCAA, it is embraced at Carson-Newman as an opportunity for student-athletes to model Christ-centered servant leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and make a positive impact in society.
17.1.6.8 Required Day Off – Civic Engagement.
All countable athletically related activities (per Bylaw 17.02.1) shall be prohibited on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. An institution shall develop civic engagement policies, which must address opportunities available to student-athletes for civic engagement, through a collaborative process involving student-athletes, coaches and senior athletics department staff members to ensure student-athletes are provided adequate opportunities, resources and programming to participate in civic engagement activities.
All countable athletically related activities (per Bylaw 17.02.1) shall be prohibited on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. An institution shall develop civic engagement policies, which must address opportunities available to student-athletes for civic engagement, through a collaborative process involving student-athletes, coaches and senior athletics department staff members to ensure student-athletes are provided adequate opportunities, resources and programming to participate in civic engagement activities.