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Athletics Academic Affairs is dedicated in supporting our student-athletes to succeed in the classroom and in their life after sports. We offer a variety of services that assist our students in having a great collegiate experience. Listed below are the services that are offered to all student-athletes at the University of Virginia. |
AdvisingAthletics Academic Affairs administrators serve as the grounds liaisons for the coaches and athletics administration regarding student-athletes' academic concerns. The coordinators and learning specialists have contact with deans, advisors, faculty and other grounds administrators who are tied to the academic success of student-athletes. In collaboration with Deans and Major Advisors, Academic Coordinators assist student-athletes by providing academic advising, counseling, and support in the areas of course selection, registration procedures, major declaration, degree requirements, career planning, and University resources. Click the link to learn more about the staff
Cavalier Academic Support Team (C.A.S.T.)
C.A.S.T is a flexible system that provides academic resources and increased academic support to student-athletes. C.A.S.T allows Athletics Academic Affairs to measure the quantity and the quality of the student-athletes' work throughout the semester. The system includes a task-based study hall, a full mentoring program, as well as an appointment-based tutoring program.
Computer LabThe University of Virginia Athletics Department boasts two computer labs for student-athlete use. These computers are accessible in the Mc Cue Center Academic Center and John Paul Jones Arena Academic Center. The new John Paul Jones Arena Academic Center includes 35 state-of-the art computers and the latest software, the McCue center has 20 state-of-the-art computers. Both academic locations include computers with assistive technology equipment that supports the learning needs of our student-athletes.
Laptop Computer ProgramThe Laptop Computer Program was established to provide student-athletes who travel for competition the opportunity to check-out a laptop to complete coursework. The John Paul Jones Arena Academic Center and the McCue Center each have laptops available for student-athletes.
Learning NeedsThe Learning Specialist (LS) works collaboratively with the Learning Needs and Evaluation Center (LNEC) on grounds to assist our student-athletes. The LS will discuss learning difficulties a student is encountering, explore available resources, and assist with referrals for LD/ADHD testing or counseling. If student's have had previous comprehensive testing and received academic accommodations in the past, the LS will have that testing reviewed to determine if accommodations are applicable at UVA. If previous testing does not meet current UVA requirements the LS may discuss whether updated testing would be useful. Click the link to learn more about Learning Needs and Evaluation (LNEC)
CHAMPS/Life Skills ProgramThe University of Virginia CHAMPS/Life skills Program promotes student-athlete development in five essential areas that include: Athletic Excellence, Academic Excellence, Personal Development, Career Development, and Community Service. Phil Gates, Life skills Coordinator, works closely with student-athletes in all five areas to support their career and personal aspirations after sports. Click the link learn more about the University of Virginia Champs/Life skills Program
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.)SAAC is group comprised of student-athletes that serves as an interface between student-athletes and the athletics administration. We address matters of student-athlete welfare and interest. SAAC is an avenue for the student athlete body to voice their opinions and problems to student-athletes and athletics department administration.
Click the link learn more about the S.A.A.C
Student-Athlete Mentor Program (SAM)The Student Athlete Mentor program was one of the first in the country of its kind. The University of Virginia Athletics Department created the SAM program in 1991 in order to address the unique concerns of student-athletes, specifically the issues of drug and alcohol abuse. Click the link learn more about the S.A.M
Degree Completion ProgramThe University of Virginia is dedicated to reaching its ten year goal of a 100% graduation rate. The Degree Completion Program provides former student-athletes the opportunity to return to finish their degree. This program enables student-athletes the opportunity to leave early to pursue their professional sports aspirations, while knowing they will be able to come back to earn their degree.
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