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Individualized Academic Advising, Progress Towards Graduation, Learning Skills Development, and Key Campus Partnerships

With an emphasis on the student part of student-athlete, the University of Utah’s Academic Services team assists our student-athletes in climbing the sometimes-daunting mountain of a university education as well as thriving academically, feeling connected, and preparing for life beyond sport. The Academic Service team aims to provide our student-athletes with world-class academic services.

Support student-athlete success

Helping Student-athletes

Climb the Academic Mountain

We provide guidance and advising for all student-athletes specific to academic program requirements, including the navigation of campus policies and procedures. Academic Services provides resources and strategies needed to achieve academic success each semester, moving to graduation and beyond. In the Burbidge Athletics Academic Center, student-athletes have access to a quiet study environment.

Academic Services provides student-athletes with:

  • Course selection
  • Study skills
  • NCAA degree requirements
  • Preparation for graduate programs
Helping Student-athletes

Academic Resources

For Success

Academic Accommodations
Time Management
Test Taking Strategies
Academic Success Monitoring
Success Is Achieved

Success Is Achieved

with teamwork

At the heart of our Academic Services operation is a commitment to integrating innovative technology with the expertise of our team. By utilizing advanced academic tracking and management platforms, we securely share and collaborate on tutoring schedules, progress reports, learning assessments, and academic interventions. This centralized approach ties our academic support network together.



success In the Classroom

And Beyond

The Academic Services team strategically aligns their expertise with key campus partners to create an empowering environment where student-athletes can excel in the classroom and build a robust foundation for life long after their competition days.

Cathy Badger
Cathy Badger

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academic Services

“The University of Utah student athletes have consistently shown amazing success in the classroom and working towards graduation, frequently posting record breaking graduation rates. Utah Student Athletes continue to raise the bar and academically achieve at the highest levels.”

Planting the Flag

Join the University of Utah Athletics Student-Athlete Belonging, Success, Health & High-Performance Department as we elevate our student-athletes’ performance at the U and prepare them for post-collegiate success.

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