The Athletic Department at Norwich University expects the actions of its student-athletes, both on and off the playing field, to reflect the positive values and traditions of excellence fostered by the University. You are expected to exemplify the standards of self-discipline, personal integrity and social responsibility, the principles upon which the University was founded, that will bring honor to yourself, your team and your University.
Your personal behavior and appearance are a direct reflection on you, the Athletic Department and the University. Therefore, it is important that you look respectable when representing Norwich University at all home or away events. Any student-athlete who participates in intercollegiate athletics or club sports at the University will be REQUIRED to wear the following at all away athletic events: men will wear a sport coat, dress shirt, dress pants, a tie and dress shoes, and women will wear a dress or a skirt, dress pants and a dress shirt or blouse and dress shoes. You must assume the ultimate responsibility for your overall appearance.
All student-athletes will conform to the Athletic Department's policy on hair length and facial hair. All male student-athletes will maintain their hair at a length not to exceed the collar of a dress shirt . The only facial hair that is acceptable is a moustache. Long sideburns or beards of any kind are not acceptable. Student-athletes who do not conform to this policy will not be eligible to participate.
Norwich University is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which all persons who participate in University programs and activities can work together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including that which is sexual in nature. Every member of the University Community should be aware that the University does not tolerate sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual violence and that such behavior is prohibited both by state and federal law and by University policy. It is the intention of the University to take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct, and if necessary, sanction individuals who act in violation of this policy.
Sexual Assault may include a range of sexual conduct including stranger or acquaintance sexual assault, same sex assault, and unwelcome touching or contact. Sexual assault may include sexual penetration, sexual contact carried out under coercion, with the threat of force, or a weapon, through a position of authority or when the victim is mentally handicapped or physically helpless. Sexual Assault committed by a student, faculty, staff member, or independent contractor and others who have business relationship with the University is prohibited and shall be considered a violation of this policy. It is also a criminal act according to the laws of the State of Vermont. An individual who believes that he/she has been sexually assaulted may pursue legal action in addition to filing a complaint with the University. The University is committed, and required by law, to take action if it learns of alleged sexual assault even if the aggrieved employee or student does not wish to file a complaint. Contact the Title IX Officer at the University to register a complaint.
Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature toward any student, faculty member, or other employee. Sexual Harassment committed by a student, faculty, staff member or independent contractor and others who have a business relationship with the University is prohibited and shall be considered a violation of this policy. An individual who believes he/she has been sexually harassed may pursue legal action in addition to filing a complaint with the University. The University is committed, and required by law, to take action if it learns of alleged sexual harassment, even if the aggrieved employee or student individually does not wish to file a complaint. Contact the Title IX Officer at the University to register a complaint.
Hazing is defined as harassment of an individual or group by the imposition of unreasonable disciplinary action or personal requirements whereby an individual or group may suffer any cruelty, injury, humiliation or deprivation of a right or privilege. Some examples of hazing are: forcing students to drink alcohol, forcing students to eat certain foods that could make them ill, shaving the hair off of students' heads or body parts, forcing students to parade naked, forcing students to sing songs, and forcing students to clean up the bus. Teams at every level have had initiation rites that welcome new members onto that particular team. Many of these initiations are considered hazing, especially when students are asked to do things that they don't what to do. Norwich University's stance on hazing is very specific. Anyone who is found guilty of any form of hazing will be immediately suspended from their team. If a majority or all of the team members are involved, that team's season may be suspended or cancelled. It is imperative that you as a student-athlete at Norwich University conduct yourself with dignity, honesty and with the highest moral values and in the best interest of the University. Norwich will not tolerate any form of hazing or unethical conduct by any of its student-athletes.