Is there drug testing in college?

A friend's son was at a D1 last season.  He was tested 2 or 3 times...on short notice.  Text from the administration said "be here at X:XX"   He never had any issues....so I can't tell you more...but it does happen. 

yes there is. it is supposed to be random. My daughter was a D1 soccer player and was 'randomly' tested 3 or 4 times in a year. The way I understood it is they test various athletes out of all sports combined. In other words not all players are tested, now that's how I understood it but I could be wrong, just ask my wife. Still to be tested 4 times in a year is pretty weird. True story

My son is at a JUCO which is governed by the NJCAA.  To my knowledge, no one on his team has been tested in the 1 1/2 years he has been there. 

FoxDad, in my sons years at a Juco he knew of no teammate that was drug tested. He expects testing at the D2 he is at now.

My son and his college teammates were tested several times a year on a completely random basis.

A personal story on the topic that I've always found humorous: In the 2006 DI College World Series, my son pitched a complete game in hot weather. When he got to the locker room, he was told that he'd been chosen for a random drug test.

Unfortunately, the combination of 9 innings of exertion and Omaha's hot and humid conditions rendered him incapable of supplying the necessary fluid required to perform the test.

After a multitude of Gatorades and approximately an hour, he was finally "good to go." The team, meanwhile, had boarded the bus and returned to the hotel well before his test was made possible. An athletic department official had to drive him, separately, to the hotel after his test; arriving about 1 - 1 1/2 hours after the rest of the team had arrived.

Needless to say, a lot of jokes and laughs were exchanged after he'd made his way back to the hotel lobby.

Mid-level D1, and it is random ( it is supposed to occur among all sports, both men and women) and occurs at anytime. They most definitely will be tested in the first couple of weeks back after semester break.

Yes.  Random during the regular season.  If you are lucky enough to make it to an NCAA Regional they will also test there too.  I'm hoping son is tested in mid-May.

My son has a different experience for his JUCO.  The whole team was tested the first week of practice.  He said there is supposed to be random testing from now on, but hasnt seen anyone tested since.

Yes, and my guy was the first one picked this year.  I asked if it was awkward but he said no. (I didn't know the tester has to watch!)

Prepster, that story was hilarious!

I'm with Fenway, hoping he is still getting tested in Mid May .   

AND, in Mid June, in Omaha!

Son's been tested many times, even at Omaha. Not sure how random, I think the coach picks who to send. My Kid always goes! Always passes.

Meant to post earlier, but was on my ipad...

The NCAA only tests a couple times each school year. Definitely once during football season and once during track season. The university I was at also did its own random testing and that could come at any time. Regardless, for our student-athletes, the process was all the same. They were notified by their team athletic trainer in the afternoon and had to show up at the hospital where the testing was done at 6AM the next morning. There were NO excuses. You miss and that was considered a positive test.

My kid played his freshman year at a Juco, he was tested in the fall,and then before the start of Spring season. Passed both so they do test.

i have a funny / embarrassing story as well, when we moved out here about 9 years ago my new company had me tested, never been tested in my life. I go into the room and the girl gave me a container for my sample. I do my thing and then she comes back with a cup for my sample, apparently i used something they give you to put your keys and such in.  very awkward moment.

My daughter has been tested every year including this year.  One of the past 3 years, she was tested 2 times.  

My son's entire team was drug tested 2 weeks before Christmas break. 

Son is at a competitive D2.  Was given a long list of NCAA banned substances on day 1 and told expect to be tested.  All the kids - especially freshmen had to list everything they take from protein shakes, weight gainer, to daily meds to how much caffeine they take in (coffee / soda).  Was told DON'T TAKE ANY PERSCRITPIONS WITHOUT FIRST SEEING TEAM TRAINER OR DOCTOR.  I think that's a little overboard - however it stresses the length and depth of NCAA's testing ability.

Hope that answers your question.

In line with 2013leftydad's comment, if a player takes prescription medication that shows up on the banned substance list, he needs to make certain that he informs the team physician as soon as he arrives; so that an exception can be made for him.

Hope know one minds.The kid hates it.I tell  it whenever I get the chance.2016 has to take the yearly sports exam.@ 8-10 they also started doing the urinalisist.His first.He is given a 6 oz. clear solo cup.He goes off.few minutes later I look up as he is trying to get my attention from door way of hall of rooms.I am in waiting room.I was told before hand this was something I (him) can handle on my own.As I get to the bathroom the nurse walks up wondering whats up.my guy is in the bathroom standing next to a 6oz. clear plastic solo cup that if one more drop of fluid was put into it the cup would start running over.I had no idea a little guy like he was could go that much at one appointment.Not to embarres him I look at the nurse and say is that enough? while in my mind I'm wondering how she is going to pick it up without spilling the top two inches.I laugh to myself to such a point I was laughing out loud walking to the car. Sorry!!!  BACK to college and drug testing............

My DI freshman was tested when he arrived on campus. Had to fill out a list of current prescriptions. Was told be the team trainer that he will take care of his prescriptions and notify him of any new ones. Also, reviewed list of do's & don'ts regarding sups & vitamins. 

Has been randomly tested once since.

Hmmm.... I wonder if the Flu Shot will show up?  My son had his over break, I am so glad he did, sounds like the flu is going around up there.