Temple University Athletics

Welcome

The Student Athlete Academic Advising & Support Center monitors the academic progress of student athletes in compliance with Temple University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. The office serves as a liaison between the athletic department, faculty and administration, while serving as secondary advisors to student athletes. The office provides student athletes with many resources to assist them in reaching their academic goals.

Specifically, the Student Athlete Academic Advising & Support Center collaborates with other University offices to provide tutoring services in the majority of the general education courses and many upper division courses. In addition, Temple University student athletes utilize numerous support programs available through the University. Those programs include the The Career Center, The Math & Science Resource Center, The Writing Center, and The Tuttleman Counseling Center, among others. Finally, all freshman and selected upperclassman are required to attend study hall; this time can be used to meet with tutors, the Academic Learning Specialists, and/or use the computer lab or for quiet study."

Mission Statement

The Student Athlete Academic Advising and Support Center promotes academic excellence by ensuring student athletes’ welfare and by empowering student athletes in their decision-making and development of life skills. Student athletes will be accountable and responsible members of Temple University and the surrounding community.

To achieve this mission, the Student Athlete Academic Advising and Support Center has five major objectives:

• To assist all student athletes in graduating from Temple University
• To protect and maintain academic integrity and to ensure compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and University policies
• To assist student athletes in overcoming individual challenges and to support them as they strive to fulfill their personal and academic potential
• To ensure that student athletes complete their experience at Temple University with enhanced academic, personal, and social skills
• To prepare student athletes to become useful and productive members of their communities