Social Networking Website Policy

The Wake Forest University Athletic Department advises student-athletes to exercise extreme caution in their use of social networking websites and to remember that content they post reaches a wide audience and may become more public than it was originally intended.

Student-athletes may use social networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace, provided that:

  • No offensive or inappropriate pictures are posted.
  • No offensive or inappropriate comments are posted.
  • No information posted on the website(s) and no use of the website(s) violates the Personal Student Code of Conduct OR the Department of Athletics Pledge of Ethical Conduct and Sportsmanship.
  • Any violation may result in disciplinary action and may jeopardize an athletic scholarship.
 

These expectations are in keeping with the University's Guiding Principles and our belief that each student should be treated with dignity and respect. Additionally, not only do family and friends search these sites, but also:

  • Online predators
  • Potential employers
  • Internship supervisors
  • Graduate school programs
  • Scholarship committees
  • Police and law enforcement agencies
 

Questions regarding acceptable content should be directed to a sport's head coach or the Senior Associate Athletic Director (336-758-4620).