Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA)

The Office of Academic Services for Student-Athletes works in collaboration with the Athletics Department to assist student-athletes in their efforts to establish and achieve their personal, academic, NCAA Division I academicathletic eligibility, and career planning goals. ASSA services include:

• Providing transition services that promote the academic success of student-athletes;
• Guiding student-athletes in their selection of meaningful and appropriate major and minor fields of study;
• Assisting student-athletes with course registration, understanding of policies and procedures, and tracking progress towards degree completion;
• Organizing study halls, academic mentoring, and tutorial services;
• Leading student-athletes in their personal development through participation in the NCAA CHAMPS Life-Skills Program;
• Directing students to utilize the full spectrum of other University services;
• Preparing student-athletes in their career planning and development;
• Assisting learning-disabled student-athletes with assessments and accommodations; and
• Providing student-athletes with computer access and services.