As a member of the NCAA, all UW–Madison student-athletes shall act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times. A consequence of unethical conduct is a loss of eligibility to participate and/or to receive an athletic grant-in-aid. Unethical conduct may include, but is not limited to the following:
- Refusal to furnish information relevant to an investigation of a possible violation of an NCAA regulation when requested to do so by the NCAA or the university;
- Knowing involvement in offering or providing a prospective or an enrolled student-athlete an improper inducement or extra benefit or improper financial aid;
- Knowingly furnishing or knowingly influencing others to furnish the NCAA or the individual’s institution false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation.
- Failure to provide complete and accurate information to the NCAA or institution’s admissions office regarding an individual’s academic record (e.g., schools attended, completion of coursework, grades and test scores);
- Fraudulence or misconduct in connection with entrance or placement examinations;
- Engaging in any athletics competition under an assumed name or with intent to otherwise deceive;
- Failure to provide complete and accurate information to the NCAA, the NCAA Eligibility Center or the institution’s athletics department regarding an individual’s amateur status; or
- Knowingly participating in sports wagering activities or providing information to individuals involved in or associated with any type of sports wagering concerning intercollegiate, amateur or professional athletics competition.
- Knowingly violate the University’s Name, Image and Likeness policy.
- Use of banned drugs.
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