The privilege of
representing UMass Boston Athletics as a student-athlete carries
the responsibility of positively representing the character of
UMass Boston, as a role model and a leader, both on and off campus.
The mission of UMass Boston's student-Athlete Substance Abuse
Prevention Program is to define that responsibility and to maintain
the integrity of UMass Boston, both academically and athletically,
while strengthening our long history of athletic excellence. The
drug testing program will:
• Promote the
health, safety and welfare of all student-athletes
• Enhance the
quality and credibility of the athletics program at UMass
Boston
• Promote fair
competition;
• Further
develop the knowledge of the UMass Boston community on the
detrimental effects of banned substances
• Maintain an environment that encourages student-athletes to avoid the use and/or abuse of banned substances, and ensure compliance with NCAA standards.
The current NCAA policy of drug testing at all levels of Division III championships, along with the goal of UMass Boston athletics to compete at the highest level, necessitates the need for institutional drug testing policies to ensure student-athlete preparedness. The Athletic Department is taking a proactive approach to these issues by instituting a program of education, testing and support.
The
Athletic Department believes that random drug testing and testing
based on reasonable suspicion are appropriate to ensure the health,
safety and welfare of our
student-athletes.
UMass Boston Drug Testing Policy and Procedure Manual (.pdf)
All
student-athletes must complete:
UMass Boston Drug Testing Consent Form
(.pdf)
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Notice! NCAA Medical Exceptions Policy and YOU! The NCAA is implementing a stricter application of the existing Medical Exceptions policy which will require proof of current prescriptions for every medication an athlete is taking that is a banned substance, as well as, proof of proper diagnostic procedures(particularly for ADHD diagnosis and medications). For more information click the link for Medical Exceptions below. |