ACADEMIC SUPPORT/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
It is the ongoing mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide quality services to all student athletes. Various programs and services are offered to our student athletes to assist them in successfully making the transition from high school to college to graduation.
Academic Advising - Student athletes are required to meet with the athletic academic advisor at least once a semester. Services offered include; course selection, class scheduling, degree program assistance and priority registration.
Tutoring - Free to all student athletes, all tutors are screened and trained by the Office of Academic Support. Tutoring is optional but could be mandatory for at-risk student athletes.
Technology - Student athletes have access to an 18-station computer lab. This lab is for student athletes only and is open Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Success Skills - Workshops offered include study skills, note and test taking, writing and grammar skills and time management skills.
Study Hall - Student athletes must complete at least 6 hours of study hall each week. Attendance is required for all freshmen during their 1st year. All student athletes must maintain at least a 2.50 overall grade point average to be released from study hall.
Freshman/Transfer Orientation - See S.A.I.L.L.S Program description on the reverse side.
Academic Progress Monitoring and Reporting - Academic progress is closely monitored each semester. Grades and missed class time are closely tracked several times a semester and reported to coaches throughout the academic year.
Assistance for Special Academic Needs - Provisions are offered for those students with a documented learning disability. Services are optional, however, for student athletes it is highly recommended as a proactive approach to achieving academic success.
Post-eligibility Programs - The services we provide are designed to guide our student athletes from their freshmen year to graduation. Student athletes who have exhausted eligibility still have access to our services.
S.A.I.L.L.S
Student Athletes Involved In Learning, Leadership and Service
Hampton University's Student Athletes Involved In Learning, Leadership, and Service
(S.A.I.L.L.S.) program is modeled from the NCAA CHAMPS/ Life Skills program. This program is designed to provide for the "total development of the student athlete through athletics, academics, career development, personal development, and community service."
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Hampton University Facts
Hampton University, a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, is a privately-endowed, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational, historically black university. It is located in southeastern Virginia and boasts one of the loveliest campuses in the nation, with a picturesque waterfront and historic buildings and landmarks. Hampton University has grown into a comprehensive university providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, pre-professional, professional, and graduate degree programs. We also offer cultural entertainment and athletic events keep you in touch with the other students and members of the Hampton University family.
At HU, you will be a member of a University family that includes some of the nation's brightest and most promising students. Our 5,700 students come to Hampton University from 49 states and 35 territories and nations. They represent urban centers, suburban communities, small towns, and rural areas.
Hampton University is a community of learners and educators. It is a place that will challenge your intellect and nurture your spirit; broaden your outlook and expand your opportunities. A place where you can meet people from a diversity of backgrounds and establish friendships that last a lifetime. HU's strong roots reach deep into the history of this nation and the African-American experience. But the University's sights, like yours, are set squarely on the horizons of the global community of the 21st century. And like you, we are focused on the extraordinary challenges and opportunities that await those who prepare for them. You see, that is Hampton University's commitment to help you plan for the future and chart your course for the journey through life.
Hampton University is a place that values scholarship, talents and achievement. It is also a place that values character. It is a place that believes in integrity, honesty, respect for oneself, respect for others, decency, dignity, responsibility and fairness. It believes in providing an "Education for Life" to the whole person.
