Policies and Procedures
WHO WE ARE
Wisconsin Badgers seek excellence and embrace challenges. Through shared commitments and dedication, we believe we can achieve our goals without compromise.
OUR PROMISE
To elevate the lives of our student-athletes, each other and the people in our community.
CORE VALUES
Excellence
We set high standards and challenge ourselves to go beyond what is ordinary and seek unending improvement.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive culture where every individual feels free to be their authentic self. Our differences are our strengths and, together, our variety of perspective moves us forward.
Selflessness
We have a “we before me” mentality and a shared commitment to act collaboratively in the best interest of Wisconsin.
Integrity
We are committed to doing things the right way with a vow to compliance and fiscal responsibility.
We have an undeniable pride in being Badgers. It’s not a label, it’s a part of who we are as people. In everything we do, we represent Wisconsin with enthusiasm and spirit.
Service
Through a culture of character building, support and trust, we strive to unlock the full potential of our student-athletes and each other. In all moments, we are empowered to create great memories and unite with our community in the pursuit of excellence and joy.
Accountability
Together we create a culture of accountability and demonstrate high levels of ownership to achieve desired results. We set clear expectations and are personally accountable for delivering on our promises.
ATHLETICS FAN POLICIES
Please visit our Fan Policies page for more information.
- Football Bag Policy and Carry-In Policy
- Non-Football Athletics Events Carry-In Policy (Kohl Center & other Facilities)
- Fan Behavior and Ticket Policies
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STUDENT-ATHLETE POLICIES
The purpose of the Wisconsin Athletics Student-Athlete Policies and Procedures (most current version can be found in this PDF) is to help answer questions about various services, policies and procedures within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department. Student-athletes are notified at the start of each academic year that this information is available at all times on Teamworks, UWBadgers.com and the UW Policy Library. Additional resources on CSC, NCAA, Big Ten, and University of Wisconsin policies and guidelines can be found with the links at the end of this document. Please note that Athletic Department policies and procedures are subject to change.
- Status on Team
- Ethical Conduct
- Hazing
- Student-Athlete Discipline Policy
- Reporting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
- Student-Athlete Misconduct Self-Disclosure Procedure
- Hate and Bias
- Gender & Participation
- Relationship Policy
- Recruiting
- Extra Benefits
- Temporary Name, Image and Likeness Policy (Added July 1, 2021)
- Athletic Facility Access
- Complimentary Admission to UW Athletic Events
- Sports Medicine Policy
- Concussion Management Plan
- Pregnancy Policy
- Mental Health and Sport Psychology Services
- Alcohol And Drug Screening Guidelines
- Performance Nutrition
- Strength & Conditioning Policy
- Meditation Training Services
- Apparel and Equipment Policy
- Information Technology Policies
- Travel Policies
- Awards for Student-Athletes
- Academic Awards for Student-Athletes
- Athletic Grant-In-Aid Regulations
- Transfer Process And Appeals
- Student-Athlete Complaint Process
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UNIVERSITY POLICIES FOR STUDENTS
There are a number of other policies applicable to all UW-Madison students (https://osas.wisc.edu) including the following:
- Academic Integrity
- Hazing
- Non-Academic Misconduct
- Social Media
- Reporting Hate and Bias
- Reporting Allegations of Sexual Assault, Dating/Domestic Violence and Stalking
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