Athletics Academic Services requests mid-semester Academic Grade Checks for every student-athlete at least once per semester. Academic Grade Checks are "hand-carried" forms complete a form given to the student-athletes either by their Athletics Academic Services counselors or their coaches. This process helps us to assess the academic performance of student-athletes in their class(es). We may also request that an individual student-athlete meet with faculty to complete a Grade Check during their office hours, if they are not able to complete this during class. This practice encourages student-athletes to communicate directly with faculty concerning their performance in courses and possible strategies to improve their academic success.
This feedback is organized and reviewed by Athletics Academic Counselors and disseminated to the appropriate coaches. If feedback from the Academic Grade Checks indicate a need for academic support and/or tutoring, Athletics Academic Services works with coaches, faculty, and the student-athlete to address concerns and make any necessary referrals and/or plans for improvement.
