| Stanford Athletic Department Policy for Campus Visits by Prospective Student-Athletes Campus visits by prospective student-athletes are intended to reflect actual student life at Stanford and assist the prospect in making an informed decision about their college attendance. Coaches are encouraged to schedule visits so that prospective student-athletes have the opportunity to attend classes, meet with professors, and participate in student life and the Stanford community. During campus visits by prospective student-athletes, all individuals (prospect, student-athlete hosts, coaches, department staff and other institutional personnel) are expected to maintain the highest standards of behavior and integrity. This includes adhering to all relevant NCAA rules, as well as abiding by the standards of appropriate behavior that have been established by the Department of Athletics. All individuals should note that the use of alcohol, drugs, sex and gambling during campus visits is strictly prohibited. Prior to any official visits occurring during the academic year, each head coach should hold a team meeting to discuss NCAA rules, these department policies, and any additional team rules related to official visits. In addition, coaches should follow-up after each visit by discussing the activities that occurred with each student-athlete host. Any violations of NCAA rules or department policies related to recruiting will be treated very seriously. Penalties for violations could range from practice/game suspensions to loss of eligibility or loss of athletic aid. The following specific guidelines are in place for campus visits by prospective student-athletes: - Student-athlete hosts (regardless of age) may NOT consume alcohol while hosting a prospective student-athlete.
- Student-athlete hosts and prospective student-athletes should avoid visiting establishments that serve alcohol, but in any case alcohol may NOT be consumed by either hosts or prospects.
- Student-athlete hosts and prospective student-athletes may not engage in any activities related to sex. This includes, but is not limited to, activities involving nudity, simulated sexual activity, sexually explicit acts, erotic dancing or other similar activities. For example, student-athlete hosts may not take prospective student-athletes to strip clubs, adult movie theaters, or other sexually-oriented establishments.
- Student-athlete hosts and prospective student-athletes may not participate in any gambling or gaming activities during a campus visit.
- Student-athlete hosts and prospective student-athletes may not participate in any activity that violates criminal law.
- During any ?free time? when coaches or staff are not present, student-athlete hosts and prospective student-athletes are expected to exercise their best judgment and abide by the department guidelines when determining what activities will occur.
- The department has not established a curfew for student-athletes or prospective student-athletes during campus visits. However, coaches are encouraged to discuss appropriate timeframes for all activities during a campus visit, including an expected time for all visit activities to conclude.
- The use of host entertainment money is governed by all NCAA rules and Stanford University policies. Any unspent host entertainment money left at the conclusion of a visit must be returned.
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