University of Idaho Athletics

Our Mission:
Student-Athlete Support Services is committed to the education and success of student-athletes at the University of Idaho. We provide comprehensive academic support services in a student-athlete centered environment to ensure the University of Idaho continues to produce well rounded, employable graduates.
To fulfill this mission, Student-Athlete Support Services:

1. Fosters positive, meaningful relationships within the Athletics Department and larger Vandal community.
2. Maintains an inclusive, open and collaborative environment to ensure all student-athletes have access to high quality academic support services.
3. Promotes integrity

What We Offer:
Academic Support
Each team, and student-athlete, at the University of Idaho will have access to a designated member of the Student-Athlete Support Services staff who will assist them in reaching their academic goals. Student-Athlete Support Services staff will:

• Provide individualized academic support and planning for student-athletes
• Assist in the class registration and scheduling process
• Monitor NCAA Academic Eligibility  
• Communicate regularly with both coaching staff and faculty regarding individual students
• Connect student-athletes to tutorial services and additional resources throughout the University of Idaho campus

 
Learning Services
Student-Athlete Support Services provides access to a full time Learning Specialist who ensures the individual academic needs of each student-athlete are met. Learning Services staff will:

• Provide individual academic support to student-athletes
• Promote academic skill-building, self-advocacy and time management
• Work closely with the Center for Disability Access and Resources to ensure student-athletes who are eligible receive appropriate academic accommodations

* Any questions on academic accommodations should be directed to the Learning Specialist * 

Summer Bridge Program and Freshman Transition
Student-Athlete Support Services offers a Summer Bridge Program for incoming freshman student-athletes to assist with the transition from high school to college. As a part of this program, student-athletes will enroll in core classes that will allow them to earn credits towards their degree before they begin their first fall semester. Student-Athlete Support Services will provide a structured academic environment to ensure new freshman adjust to the demands of college level classes.
Student-Athlete Support Services also offers a College Success Strategies course for incoming freshman student-athletes. Both the Summer Bridge Program and the College Success Strategies course will teach and promote the following:

• Successful academic habits and routines
• Time management strategies
• Academic accountability and advocacy
• Professional etiquette and life skills

Tutoring
Student-Athlete Support Services has a dedicated team of tutors who will lead subject-specific sessions for student-athletes in both one-on-one and small group settings. The tutorial staff are CRLA certified and are required to attend monthly training sessions with the Student-Athlete Support Services Tutorial Coordinator to ensure they are able to successfully lead their sessions. Tutoring sessions are:

• Provided on either a drop-in or recurring basis 
• Led by tutors who are experts on the given subject - Tutors are either upperclassmen, teaching assistants or graduate students
• Available between the hours of 8am and 9pm Monday-Thursday  

Interested in Becoming a Tutor?
Student-Athlete Support Services is hiring high achieving academic tutors! Tutors are required to have upperclassmen status, at least a 3.00 GPA and have earned an A or B in the class they are tutoring.
We hire tutors for a wider range of subjects. If you are interested, please click here to begin the application process.