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STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES
Academic, personal, and professional support is essential to college
success. At MSU, Student-Athlete Support Services helps student-athletes
reach their full potential.
Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program that will assist
all student-athletes with the transition to college and integrate with the total
university. This all-encompassing support continues throughout the studentathlete’s
collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands
a job, or enters graduate school and beyond.
Academic counseling, career exploration, planning and placement, and
academic assistance through tutorial programs are just some of the ways
we encourage student success.
Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an
academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information
and build an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or
her needs in advance. We also stay informed on the daily progress of each
student-athlete.
Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when
making the switch from high school or community college to a university.
These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention
and support.
College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the
student-athlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a
successful college experience.
There are a total of 13 staff members to assist in and work with the
following:
• Priority registration
• Track academic progress
• Monitor grades
• Provide an individualized program for each student-athlete
• Conduct eligibility meetings
• Provide Learning Specialists Services
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Academic All-American Blair White was the 2009-10 male
recipient of the MSU President’s Award, which is given to a
graduating senior with the highest grade-point average.
aCaDeMiC SuCCeSS
From his first day on the job, Coach Dantonio has pledged to support
student-athletes as they pursue excellence, both in the classroom and
on the playing field. In his first two seasons, 47 Spartans have earned
their undergraduate degrees while 30 players have earned Academic
All-Big Ten honors.