Eastern Michigan Athletics
2025-26 Credential Request Application
Thank you for your interest in Eastern Michigan Athletics during the 2025-26 season. In order to garner a credential, please fill out the form below. All credentials will be granted on a game-to-game basis and individuals will need to fill out this form for each game they would like to attend. No season-long credentials will be issued.
APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCESS/CREDENTIAL APPROVAL. Credentials will NOT be mailed and must be picked up on gameday, providing appropriate identification.
Guidelines
1. With the exception of EMU Athletics and Game Operations staff, all passes are approved and issued on a game-by-game basis.
3. All passes and credentials are non-transferable without prior approval from the EMU Athletics Media Relations Office. Passes used by any member of a credentialed outlet without specific editorial assignment or by non-working members of the organization are subject to revocation upon University request.
4. Due to limited space and to ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines, credentials for "freelance" writers or photographers will not be considered without a specific assignment received in writing by the assigning organization.
5. Eastern Michigan and the NCAA prohibit the issuance of credentials to representatives of an organization that regularly publishes gambling information, such as "tout sheets" or "tip sheets." EMU will not issue credentials to organizations whose primary function is to deliver news related to the recruitment of student-athletes unless owned and operated under a national parent company.
6. No credentials will be issued to individuals under the age of 18. Admission to media facilities is for working media only. The locker room is off-limits to members of the media at all times.
7. Credentials may be requested, but are not guaranteed for approval, for online entities that host a website that regularly and substantially reports on EMU intercollegiate athletics. These online entities must employ for that Eastern Michigan-dedicated website at least one full-time, salaried employee who provides editorial oversight before an article can be posted. Neither independent bloggers, nor fan sites where anyone can submit articles for publication, will receive credentials.
8. University personnel may deny or revoke credentials without notice and an individual shall surrender his/her credential upon request for noncompliance with the priorities or guidelines set out in this policy; noncompliance with health, safety, or security directives issued regarding University athletic events; violations of University, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, NCAA, or Mid-American policies; and for conduct for which there are reasonable grounds to believe violate state or federal law, or constitute a breach of professional ethics, including inappropriate dress and/or intoxication.
9. The Eastern Michigan Athletics Media Relations Office reserves the right to change this policy at any time.
FOOTBALL
• Credentials will only be issued on a single-game basis and no passes will be mailed out prior to gameday.
• Requests MUST BE MADE at least 48 hours prior to the event - no applications will be considered after this time
• Valid credentials must be visible in order to gain entry to Rynearson Stadium access to the field and/or press box.
• Credentialed photographers must stay outside of the team box (20-yard line to 20-yard line) and behind the dotted white line at all times unless given prior permission from Greg Steiner, Senior Associate AD for External Affairs.
• Roof access atop the press is not permitted.
• No flash photography allowed while the game is being played.
• No tripods or chairs are allowed to be set up on the playing surface or sidelines while the game is being played.
• All photographers/videographers on the sideline must be in attendance in a working capacity with proper equipment.
• No credentials will be issued to freelance photographers, cutline writers, equipment carriers or radio station representatives, except for each team's broadcast originating networks.
• No one under 18 years of age will be issued a credential for sideline access.
• Photographers or videographers are considered working members of the media, and they are to refrain from cheering or talking to players, coaches or officials.
• Due to NCAA eligibility issues, photographs may not be sold in any way shape or form.
• Not conforming to any of the above-listed guidelines will result in immediate dismissal from the stadium by event management staff.
• These policies can be modified without prior notice if deemed necessary and Eastern Michigan officials have the final say in enforcing these rules.
• Parking is free in all lots at EMU - parking is first come, first served with a limited amount reserved for media
• Scouts will be permitted inside the press box if space allows.
• For the protection of all, please do not come to the game if you are not feeling well.
• To limit touch points, EMU will not be printing game notes or stats unless requested.
• Media are asked to depart the press box as soon as their schedule allows.
BASKETBALL
• Credentials will only be issued on a single-game basis and no passes will be mailed out prior to game day.
• Requests MUST BE MADE at least 48 hours prior to the event - no applications will be considered after this time
• Working members will be given a credential that will dictate working-area access.
• No parking passes will be issued as parking is free in all lots at EMU - parking is first come, first served
• For the protection of all, please do not come to the game if you are not feeling well.
• To limit touch points, EMU will not be printing game notes or stats unless requested.
• The traditional media meal has been discontinued. Bottled water and a prepackaged snack may be provided.
• Media are asked to depart the media seating ares as soon as their schedule allows.
• Interviews with Eastern Michigan head coaches and select student-athletes will be conducted in the media room following the appropriate cooling periods.
EMU Athletics will follow all CDC, State of Michigan, Washtenaw County and University guidelines at all athletic events
APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCESS/CREDENTIAL APPROVAL. Credentials will NOT be mailed and must be picked up on gameday, providing appropriate identification.
Guidelines
1. With the exception of EMU Athletics and Game Operations staff, all passes are approved and issued on a game-by-game basis.
3. All passes and credentials are non-transferable without prior approval from the EMU Athletics Media Relations Office. Passes used by any member of a credentialed outlet without specific editorial assignment or by non-working members of the organization are subject to revocation upon University request.
4. Due to limited space and to ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines, credentials for "freelance" writers or photographers will not be considered without a specific assignment received in writing by the assigning organization.
5. Eastern Michigan and the NCAA prohibit the issuance of credentials to representatives of an organization that regularly publishes gambling information, such as "tout sheets" or "tip sheets." EMU will not issue credentials to organizations whose primary function is to deliver news related to the recruitment of student-athletes unless owned and operated under a national parent company.
6. No credentials will be issued to individuals under the age of 18. Admission to media facilities is for working media only. The locker room is off-limits to members of the media at all times.
7. Credentials may be requested, but are not guaranteed for approval, for online entities that host a website that regularly and substantially reports on EMU intercollegiate athletics. These online entities must employ for that Eastern Michigan-dedicated website at least one full-time, salaried employee who provides editorial oversight before an article can be posted. Neither independent bloggers, nor fan sites where anyone can submit articles for publication, will receive credentials.
8. University personnel may deny or revoke credentials without notice and an individual shall surrender his/her credential upon request for noncompliance with the priorities or guidelines set out in this policy; noncompliance with health, safety, or security directives issued regarding University athletic events; violations of University, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, NCAA, or Mid-American policies; and for conduct for which there are reasonable grounds to believe violate state or federal law, or constitute a breach of professional ethics, including inappropriate dress and/or intoxication.
9. The Eastern Michigan Athletics Media Relations Office reserves the right to change this policy at any time.
FOOTBALL
• Credentials will only be issued on a single-game basis and no passes will be mailed out prior to gameday.
• Requests MUST BE MADE at least 48 hours prior to the event - no applications will be considered after this time
• Valid credentials must be visible in order to gain entry to Rynearson Stadium access to the field and/or press box.
• Credentialed photographers must stay outside of the team box (20-yard line to 20-yard line) and behind the dotted white line at all times unless given prior permission from Greg Steiner, Senior Associate AD for External Affairs.
• Roof access atop the press is not permitted.
• No flash photography allowed while the game is being played.
• No tripods or chairs are allowed to be set up on the playing surface or sidelines while the game is being played.
• All photographers/videographers on the sideline must be in attendance in a working capacity with proper equipment.
• No credentials will be issued to freelance photographers, cutline writers, equipment carriers or radio station representatives, except for each team's broadcast originating networks.
• No one under 18 years of age will be issued a credential for sideline access.
• Photographers or videographers are considered working members of the media, and they are to refrain from cheering or talking to players, coaches or officials.
• Due to NCAA eligibility issues, photographs may not be sold in any way shape or form.
• Not conforming to any of the above-listed guidelines will result in immediate dismissal from the stadium by event management staff.
• These policies can be modified without prior notice if deemed necessary and Eastern Michigan officials have the final say in enforcing these rules.
• Parking is free in all lots at EMU - parking is first come, first served with a limited amount reserved for media
• Scouts will be permitted inside the press box if space allows.
• For the protection of all, please do not come to the game if you are not feeling well.
• To limit touch points, EMU will not be printing game notes or stats unless requested.
• Media are asked to depart the press box as soon as their schedule allows.
BASKETBALL
• Credentials will only be issued on a single-game basis and no passes will be mailed out prior to game day.
• Requests MUST BE MADE at least 48 hours prior to the event - no applications will be considered after this time
• Working members will be given a credential that will dictate working-area access.
• No parking passes will be issued as parking is free in all lots at EMU - parking is first come, first served
• For the protection of all, please do not come to the game if you are not feeling well.
• To limit touch points, EMU will not be printing game notes or stats unless requested.
• The traditional media meal has been discontinued. Bottled water and a prepackaged snack may be provided.
• Media are asked to depart the media seating ares as soon as their schedule allows.
• Interviews with Eastern Michigan head coaches and select student-athletes will be conducted in the media room following the appropriate cooling periods.
EMU Athletics will follow all CDC, State of Michigan, Washtenaw County and University guidelines at all athletic events