Cougar Fan Code of Conduct

Chicago State University (CSU) is proud of our athletic tradition, and we are committed to making participation in athletics an integral and educational part of every student-athlete's college experience.  We are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for visiting teams, student-athletes, faculty, staff, students and all visitors. All guests are expected to uphold the highest standards in sportsmanship and are responsible for their behavior and that of their guests.

Fans should support players, coaches, and officials in a positive way, and treat other fans and visiting teams with courtesy. CSU prohibits all verbal and physical harassment based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression. Guests must refrain from vulgar, abusive, obscene or discriminatory language or gestures.
When attending a game please remain respectful and abide our governing values:

• Cheer for the Cougars, not against the visitors
• Refrain from personal comments about players, coaches or officials

The code of conduct is intended to address behavior that detracts from the game day experience. Any fan in violation of these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund and loss of ticket privileges for future games.

Game Day Information

Animals
Animals are not permitted inside CSU game venues, with the exception of trained service animals for fans with disabilities.

Alcohol
Possession of alcoholic beverages, and/or being under the influence of alcohol, is not permitted at Chicago State University sponsored or supervised activities. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into CSU athletic facilities. Any attempt to bring alcohol into CSU venues may result in a visitor being ejected, arrested, and/or tickets being revoked.

Concessions
Concessions are available for home basketball and volleyball games in the Jones Convocation Center.

Gate Opening
Basketball/Volleyball - Gates will open one hour before tip-off for basketball. Everyone must have a ticket to enter regardless of age.

Soccer - Gates will open one hour before kick-off.

Game Day Traditions
At the start of all Cougar athletic contests, to honor our country and our designation as a Predominantly Black Institution, both the “Star-Spangled Banner” and "Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be played.

To close out our home competition, the Chicago State University Alma Mater, "Honor and Glory" will play at the conclusion of each event.

Parking
Parking is free for Cougar athletic events.

Prohibited Items:

• Drugs and Alcohol
• Explosives and Firearms
• Flash Cameras
• Laser Pointers
• Noisemakers
• Pets (Service animals are allowed)
• Tobacco Products

Smoking
Chicago State University hosted athletic events are smoke-free inside the hosted facility/venue. Smoking tobacco products and electronic cigarettes/vaping is strictly prohibited.

Tickets
Tickets are mobile-only (and can be purchased here). The CSU box office will open for customer service inquiries on game days. Inquires can be sent to gocsutix@csu.edu