The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Academic Coordination
Each student has an assigned Academic Coordinator who works with the student 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 major exploration and academic opportunities
- Provide the tools and encouragement necessary to foster academic confidence, personal responsibility, and self-advocacy skills
- Oversee students' academic support plans, including study hall, tutoring, and learning services
- Collaborate and communicate with coaching staff members about students' academic progress and support
- Guide and assist students in course selection, registration, and creation of an academic plan through graduation
- Teach students how to communicate effectively with instructors
- Connect students with campus resources and opportunities
- Monitor class progress and academic eligibility
Learning Services
All students have access to Learning Services programs. Everyone learns differently, and the goal of the Learning Services area is to develop independent learners by helping students students better understand themselves as students. The Learning Services team includes Learning Specialists, Strategy Tutors, and Content Tutors who:
- Teach students how to learn, not just what to learn
- Help students develop and implement effective learning strategies
- Assess academic strengths and areas for improvement
- 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
The Texas Athletics Student Services Writing Program offers supportive, student-centered sessions that inspire intellectual curiosity, promote critical thinking, and build confidence. Writing Tutors tailor strategies to each student, teaching and developing independent writing skills and guiding students to take ownership of their work.
Writing Tutors are available by student request for 1:1 sessions. Tutors work with students on any writing projects (academic or professional), on any facet of writing and at any stage of the writing process (i.e., pre-writing, writing, and revising).
Effective writing skills are critical to success in college and beyond. To that end, all student-athletes are encouraged to utilize writing support.