NCAA and University Drug Testing Policy

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As per University policy, all intercollegiate student athletes will be subjected to year-round, random drug testing on a bi-weekly basis. Individuals will be notified ahead of time when they have been selected. Testing may also occur at pre-season physicals, or with entire teams, at the discretion of the University. The University and the NCAA may also require testing in connection with NCAA Championship events. Any questions regarding drug testing policies or procedures can be directed to Lenny Currier, Director of Sports Medicine, at 610-519-4125.

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Positive Drug Test Consequences

First Positive Test

  • Meet with AD and/or Sport Administrator and Head Coach
  • Parent(s) or Guardian will ordinarily be notified
  • Possible suspension from practice and/or competition
  • Regular drug testing
  • Mandatory counseling

Second Positive Test

  • Meet with AD and/or Sport Administrator and Head Coach
  • Parent(s) or Guardian will be notified
  • Suspended from team immediately
  • Athletics financial aid terminated
  • Prohibited from competition for at least one year
  • Regular drug testing
  • Mandatory counseling

Third Positive Test

  • Subject to the University's disciplinary process as stated in the University Code of Student Conduct which includes fines, suspensions, and/or expulsion from University
  • Permanent cancellation of athletics eligibility and athletics financial aid.

If a student-athlete loses his or her athletics eligibility or athletically related financial aid as a result of testing positive, he or she will be granted an opportunity for a hearing by the appropriate University official(s) as determined by the University and the NCAA.

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