Academic Counseling

SAASS Academic Coordinators follow the recommendations of departmental advisors when working with the student-athletes to review their course schedules. Student-athletes meet for the first time with their SAASS Coordinator after they have completed their freshman or transfer orientation at NIU. SAASS Coordinators also help student-athletes with class scheduling each semester prior to registration. SAASS staff help student-athletes' strike a balance between class, practices, and competition. Student-athletes are allowed to register early each semester so that they will be able to assemble a class schedule to maintain their degree progress and meet NCAA academic guidelines. The SAASS Coordinators also aid the student-athletes with major selection.