What Every Academic Advisor Should Know About Advising Student Athletes

Abstract

Academic advisors may find particular challenges surrounding the needs of college-level student athletes. A number of important issues facing college advisors and athletes, including the campus climate toward athletics and athletes, the roles of the NCAA and the campus community in guiding the student athlete's academic and athletic experience, and the identified needs of this special student population are discussed. Information regarding both developmental advising issues and sports-specific issues affecting student athletes is provided along with suggested strategies for implementation by the academic advisor.