ACADEMIC SERVICES

Every sport is assigned an academic team to support each student-athlete so that they may reach their full potential as an individual. The SAAS staff works closely with coaches, faculty, and student services personnel to help student-athletes better balance the demands of academics and athletics.
 

ACADEMIC ADVISING

We have seven academic advisors who provide guidance with all aspects of educational planning, from freshman orientation through graduation. This includes developing quarterly class schedules, major application, degree and graduation planning, and career exploration and development. In addition, they guide student-athletes in becoming active and independent learners in order to help them achieve their academic goals at the University of Washington. They also monitor academic progress for University and NCAA requirements.

 

ACADEMIC COORDINATION

Academic Coordinators work together with the academic support team to help student-athletes achieve their academic goals at the University of Washington. The academic coordinator works with regular and specially-admitted freshmen and at-risk students within the student-athlete population to develop individualized learning plans and to track and monitor their academic progress. Coordinators meet regularly with assigned students and develop time management skills, academic goal setting, and study and organizational skills.
 

LEARNING RESOURCES

We have five learning specialists who work one-on-one with student-athletes to create individualized learning plans for academic success. Learning specialists help students figure out what resources work best for them, how to access those resources, and how to optimize the various learning opportunities UW provides. Additionally, the Learning Resources team works closely with UW’s Disability Resources for Students (DRS) to see if students qualify for additional academic accommodations due to issues with learning, mental health, and/or physical injuries.