The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Student Services: What We Offer
Academic Coordinators:
Each student-athlete has an assigned Academic Coordinator who works with them from enrollment through graduation. Academic Coordinators are educators who help students learn to balance academic and athletic demands by providing support and accountability. Academic Coordinators:
- Help students explore majors and academic opportunities
- Provide the tools and encouragement necessary to foster academic confidence, personal responsibility, and self-advocacy skills
- Collaborate with students to develop academic support plans, including study hall, tutoring, and learning services
- Communicate with coaching staff regarding students' academic progress and support
- Guide and assist students in course selection, registration, and creation of an academic plan through graduation
- Connect students with campus resources and opportunities
- Monitor class progress and academic eligibility
Learning Services Team
All student-athletes have access to Learning Services programs. Everyone learns differently, and the goal of Learning Services is to develop independent learners by helping students better understand their strengths and challenges as learners. The Learning Services team includes Learning Specialists, Strategy Tutors, and Content Tutors who:
- Assess academic strengths and areas for improvement
- Help students discover how they learn most effectively
- Teach students to develop and implement effective learning strategies
- Design individualized study plans
- Provide students with focused and appropriate support
- Help students master course-specific knowledge and skills
- Deliver academic skill-building workshops and provide supplementary instruction
Additionally, the Texas Athletics Student Services Writing Program offers supportive, student-centered sessions that promote critical thinking and build confidence. Tutors in this program participate in targeted supplemental training.