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XII. ATHLETIC ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Student-athletes have access to many support services that assist them with their academic
and personal goals. The services that are provided are designed to meet the student-athletes’
needs while complying with university, CAA, and NCAA rules and regulations. The
Assistant Athletic Director for Academics supervises student-athletes’ academic progress and
consults with the Deputy Athletic Director and the Assistant Athletic Director for
Compliance. The Athletic Academic Support Services is a comprehensive program involving
many members of the athletic and university staff.
The services offered include the following:
Orientation
All student-athletes must attend an orientation session prior to attending classes at UNCW.
Once admitted, student-athletes will receive information on how to reserve an orientation
spot. All student-athletes that choose to attend summer school prior to their first fall
semester, must attend an orientation session in order to register for summer classes at
UNCW. All teams have team meetings during the first week of classes to review all
compliance and academic information. Freshman also will have an individual meeting with
academic support staff during the first week of classes.
Academic Advising Services
All student-athletes entering the university meet with the Assistant Athletic Director for
Academics during their orientation to campus. During this meeting, the student-athlete
makes course selections for the first semester. Student-athletes continue to work with the
Assistant Athletic Director for Academics in subsequent semesters until they declare a major.
Mandatory academic advising ensures that student-athletes have a class schedule that fulfills
the requirements of their chosen degree program. Student-athletes must declare a major by
their fifth semester. Academic advising is then provided within the department of the chosen
major with continued monitoring by the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics.
All student-athletes receive priority registration, as do honor students and students with
disabilities. The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics as a precautionary measure,
monitors course changes for student-athletes during the drop/add period and withdrawal
period to ensure full-time enrollment, progress towards a degree and continued NCAA
compliance. All student-athletes must be in contact with the Assistant Athletic Director for
Academics for any changes to their class schedules.
Academic Progress Monitoring and Reporting
The Assistant Athletic Director for Academics, in consultation with the Certification of
Eligibility Committee (Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Assistant Athletic
Director for Academics, FAR, Associate Registrar and Internal Audit), monitors studentathletes’
academic progress for university and NCAA eligibility; however, student-athletes
must assume final responsibility for meeting and satisfying eligibility and graduation
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