Academic Services

Academic Enrichment

Academic Services will regularly monitor academic progress toward graduation, as well as analyze student-athlete academic wellness issues.  These issues include, but are not limited to, academic preparation, scheduling, grade and attendance reports, continuing eligibility results and projections, and NCAA, Mid-American Conference (MAC), and UB academic standards.  Athletics Academic Advisors maintain frequent contact with departmental advisors and the Office of the Registrar to ensure those rules and policies are followed in regards to academic progress towards degree and University at Buffalo graduation requirements.

Referral Services

Academic Services assists student-athletes to connect with Division of Athletics and campus support services to accommodate their individual needs. Staff members work closely with the UB Counseling Services, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs, and other academic, student, and personal support programs to help diagnose and assist student-athletes.

Academic Advisor

Staff is here to ensure our student-athletes fulfill their academic obligations with discipline, perseverance, and integrity. An Academic Counselor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting weekly or bi-weekly with all student-athletes from their assigned athletic teams, monitoring study hall, checking class attendance, and referring the student-athletes to the appropriate campus-wide resources.

Student-Athlete's Roles

Registration: Web Registration Tutorial

1. Select classes for registration in conjunction with department advisors.
2. Register on time.
3. Do not drop nor add academic courses without speaking with both major and department advisors.

Individual Academic Plan

1. Attend classes daily, and complete class assignments on time.
2. Keep tutor appointments.
3. Attend study center weekly for required hours as a minimum.
4. Go to class and study center prepared.

Office

1. Keep appointments. (You must give a 24-hour notice for missed appointments).
2. Follow rules of the Study Center.

Eligibility: "NCAA Eligibility Requirements"

1. Follow advisors directions.
2. Stay up on NCAA, MAC, and University at Buffalo rules.
3. Check your UB e-mail weekly for important information

Bulls Study Center

Athlete Academic Services provides educational and study environments for its student-athletes in the form of learning centers. Student-athletes are strongly encouraged to utilize the Bulls Study Center (DR. Robert J. Smolinski & Dr. Claudia D Fosket Computer Lab) as often as necessary to develop the appropriate study and learning skills to become better students. Study groups, learning strategists, and tutors are also available at these Study Centers.

Monday-Thursday:	8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:	8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday:	Closed
Sunday:	1:00pm - 5:00pm
Policies and Procedures

Study Center Rules

Bulls Study Center rules have been established to insure that a quality study and learning environment is maintained. It is VERY important the rules are followed and consideration is extended to fellow student-athletes during all study and learning activities. Those student-athletes found to be in violation of any rules are subject to disciplinary action. If you have any questions about the following rules, please contact any Bulls OAAS Member.

Rules

1. ALL student-athletes must SIGN IN and OUT of the Study Center. Hours will be maintained by the monitors located in the OAAS Office Suite.

2. No Food or Drink is allowed in the Computer Lab.

3. No Talking (social or casual conversations) allowed in the Computer and Quiet Study Labs. No cell phone use is allowed at any time in the Study Center.

4. Student-Athletes may NOT access any music databases, video games, or any other recreational websites on Study Center or personal computers at any time.

5. Student-Athletes may use the Computer Lab for the following purposes:

   1. Email correspondence with instructors (submitting assignments, making inquiries, checking class updates) and other study activities.

   2. Web-based course activities and research for class projects.

Note: Student-Athletes found in violation of any rule will be asked to leave the Bulls Study Center and will be reported to their coach and the OAAS staff.