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/Institutions/Cumberland-University/json/2022-2023/University-Policy.json

Policy > Athletics Handbook > Student Athlete > Athletics and Eligibility > Redshirt Rule

Redshirt Rule

A student‐athlete who is eligible for competition but who does not compete is termed a “redshirt”. Most often redshirt status is determined between a student‐athlete and coach prior to the beginning of the season. If you choose to redshirt, you remain eligible for practice with your team. If you do not compete, you do not use a season of competition.

A student‐athlete serving a year of academic residence for academic purposes is allowed to practice with the team but not compete.