• Academic Advisors
  Student-athletes are assigned academic advisors according to their major. Academic advisors are University faculty and staff members who assist student-athletes with choosing classes each term, make schedule changes, and plan their degree program. Student-athletes must meet with their academic advisor prior to registering for classes each semester.

• Academic Coordinators
  Academic Coordinators are assigned to specific athletic teams and are responsible for providing academic support to all student-athletes. Coordinators compliment the University's academic advisors by assisting in academic advising, counseling, and monitoring. Academic coordinators ensure that student-athletes follow NCAA, Atlantic-10 and University of Dayton guidelines.

SUPPORT SERVICES

• Weekly Meetings
  Academic Coordinators hold weekly meeting with student-athletes to asses how they are performing in their course work; time management, study skills, organization, and goal setting are emphasized. Academic meetings also serve as an opportunity to communicate athletic and/or personal issues. Appropriate referrals are often made to additional campus resources, including tutoring, financial aid, admissions, registrars, and career and counseling services.

• Priority Registration
  The University recognizes that student-athletes have to keep a structured schedule in order to maintain a healthy balance between academics and athletics. For this reason, student-athletes have the opportunity to register on a priority basis. This ensures that student-athletes are able to register for the classes necessary to meet the satisfactory progress requirements to earn their degree.

• Academic Monitoring
  Academic coordinators closely monitor the academic progress of student athletes. Twice per semester, progress reports are issued to professors to ensure that attendance, effort and progress are maintained. In addition to progress reports, midterm grades are reported by the university for all freshmen. Progress Reports and midterm grades are communicated to coaches and athletic administrators.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Student Learning Services - (SLS)

• Tutoring
  OASSA, in conjunction with the Student Learning Office (SLS) has a strong commitment to providing student-athletes with a comprehensive tutoring program. The intent of the tutorial program is to provide academic assistance in areas that include review of class discussion and notes, study strategies, and other information that is imperative to the respective class. Student-athletes are expected to actively participate in the tutorial sessions; attending tutorial sessions well-prepared will enhance the opportunity for greater academic development.

• Disability Support Services
  The Office of Disability Support Services provides special assistance for students with documented learning disabilities Services include information about learning support adaptive technology, extended test time, and note-taking.

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