About Us - SASS

Mission

The University of Cincinnati Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) staff strives to provide the support necessary to assist student-athletes in reaching their full potential academically, personally, athletically, and professionally during their college career. The student-athlete support program works cooperatively with university staff and services to aid student-athletes as they:

• transition into the university,
• progress through their coursework,
• engage in our Bearcats Go Pro Curriculum offered through the Academy,
• receive their diploma, and
• create a professional pathway to graduate school, the work force or their sport.

Core Functions

Academic Services is the core area for all student-athletes who come to the University of Cincinnati. The primary focus is on establishing a graduation plan for each student, and providing the academic support necessary to meet this plan. Six academic counselors are dedicated to the support of the student-athletes, and provide leadership as well as communication to designated sports. The academic counselors are also responsible for communication with campus advisors, faculty and staff. Student-athletes are closely monitored from their initial enrollment until graduation. Student-athletes are engaged in the process from enrollment to graduation so they become independent learners.

Learning Services is the function that supports the academic services area. Learning services focuses on assisting students with diagnosed learning disabilities, as well as testing students for further assessment to see if an undiagnosed disability exists. Student-athletes can receive study skill and learning strategy development throughout the school year. All student-athletes have access to academic coaching and tutoring as well to support their academic coursework. Tutors focus on specific course content while academic coaches assist students with organization and planning as they adjust to the time management challenges of being a college student-athlete.