Student Athlete Handbook

2025-2026 Lehigh University Student Athlete Handbook

 
INTRODUCTION
Letter from the Dean of Athletics
Mission, Vision, Values, Priorities, Challenges
Student Athlete Expectations
Patriot League Code of Conduct
UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS; STUDENT CONDUCT; NONDISCRIMINATION, INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE & BELONGING; NCAA POLICIES
Lehigh Title IX and Equal Opportunity Office
    Lehigh University Non-Discrimination and Title IX Non-Discrimination Statement
    Lehigh University Policy on Harassment and Non-Discrimination
    Lehigh University's Hazing Prevention
    Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Resources
    Discrimination/Harassment Resources
    Lehigh Reporting for Safety, Equity and Integrity Concerns
Lehigh Student Affairs
    Lehigh University Student Code of Conduct
    Academic Integrity Resources
    Hearings and Processes
NCAA 
    NCAA Board of Governors Policy on Campus Sexual Violence
    SA FAQs on NCAA Policy on Campus Sexual Violence
Athletics
    Definitions Pertinent to Lehigh's Sexual Violence Prevention Compliance Form
    Lehigh Athletics Inclusive Excellence and Belonging
    Lehigh Participation Policy for Transgender Student-Athletes
HIGH PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
Better Me Better We Graphic
Leadership Development 
Sports Medicine 
    Sports Medicine Services
    Pre-Participation
    Injuries and Illnesses
    Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
Sports Performance
Academic Support
   Beginning of Semester Class Communication Form
   Individual Contest Absence Verification
Faculty Athletics Representative and Faculty Athletics Council
Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD)
Lehigh University Counseling and Psychological Services
Athletics Partnership 
Program Evaluation Process
STUDENT ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY, PARTICIPATION AND NCAA RULES COMPLIANCE
2025-2026 Lehigh NCAA Compliance Video
NCAA Academic Eligiblity
Lehigh Transfer Notification Policy and Process
    NCAA Transfer Reference Site
NCAA Drug Testing Website and Information
    NCAA Banned Substances List
    NCAA Drug Testing Policies Brochure from the Sport Science Institute
Lehigh Name, Image & Likeness
NCAA Recruitment
NCAA Regulations on Playing/Practice Season
Agents and Amateurism
Student-Athlete Conduct and Appearance
Gambling
   NCAA Sports Wagering Educational Module
   Integrity and Gambling Concerns; Athlete Alert Tip Line
Outside Competition
Open Tryout/Walk-On Policy
FINANCIAL AID & STUDENT SERVICES
General Financial Aid
Financial Aid Hearing Policy
University Dining Information
University Meal Plan for Students
University Gold PLUS Service
STUDENT ATHLETE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
Travel Policies
Athletics Equipment Policy
Ticket Policies
Sports Communications
    Social Media Policy
Mascot, Logo Usage
AWARDS PROGRAMS
SA Department Awards Document
Championship Awards
Lehigh Awards and Achievement History (Website)
Overview of Student Life Awards
Overview of Patriot League Awards
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Lehigh Athletics Facilities, Directions and Maps
Transportation Schedule
Campus Directions and Map
RESOURCES AND SAMPLE FORMS
GamePlan - Resource Login Developmental Resources (Select Lehigh from the Organization and use your Lehigh login information)
Influencer - Download Teamworks-Influencer App - NLI Resources
Fee For Lesson - Student-Athlete FORM
LU Police Athletics Liaison Program  -  Therapy Dog Program
Sports Medicine - Emergency Management Plan
Sports Medicine - Mental Health Management Plan
Sports Medicine - Concussion Management Plan
University Calendar
University Health and Safety Website
NCAA DI Forms SA Statement, SA Drug Testing Consent
NCAA International SA Guide
Updated July 2025