Advisement is mandatory for all students prior to registration each term. Student-athletes who have not yet been accepted into a major are advised and registered by Jaci DeClue, Academic Advisor for Athletics in the Vadalabene Center, Room 1002. Jaci can provide you with information about your intended major course of study and/or refer you to the appropriate office for further information. Student-athletes with declared majors are advised in the appropriate departments.

ACADEMIC MONITORING

Student-athletes new to the University, as well as students having academic difficulty may also be required to attend regularly scheduled academic monitoring sessions with the Academic Advisor for Athletics. Student-athletes who fall into this category will be notified by their coaches and instructed to make an appointment to meet with Jaci promptly.
All student-athletes on Academic Probation (less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA) must meet with the Academic Advisor for Athletics to sign an academic contract and to set up bi-weekly monitoring sessions at the start of the semester in order to practice with his/her team.

REGISTRATION FOR SEMESTER COURSES

Since registration for subsequent semesters occurs early in the semester, it is important to make an appointment with either your departmental academic advisor (if you have declared your major), or the Academic Advisor for Athletics (for undeclared students) in the first few weeks of the semester. An appointment is necessary for all registration sessions.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Do NOT make schedule changes (Drop or Add) without informing your head coach and the Academic Advisor for Athletics.

All schedule changes require that a PROGRAM CHANGE form be completed and submitted to the Enrollment Center before the deadline for the type of transaction you are making. See the Schedule of Classes for specific calendar dates.

The University's regulations for adding and dropping classes are summarized below.

ADDING CLASSES
During week one of the term, you may add any open or closed class with an "Add/Drop" slip that has been first signed by your advisor, and then by the instructor of the course.

Adding a class during week two of the term requires the signature of advisor, instructor, and department chairperson.

After week two only classes which start after that time (workshops, independent study courses, etc.) may be added. The Dean's signature is required in addition to those of instructor, advisor, and department chairperson.

DROPPING CLASSES

CAUTION! Dropping a class without discussing it with your coach and the Academic Advisor for Athletics may put your current or future athletic eligibility in jeopardy. Student-athletes must discuss dropping a course with both parties prior to taking action.

During weeks 1 - 2 students may drop classes without permission of the instructor and have no entry on the transcript. Classes dropped during this period may qualify you for a refund. Students must always fill out an "add/drop" slip to drop a course.

During weeks 3 - 10 students may drop classes without permission of the instructor. A grade of "W" is automatically assigned.

During weeks 11 - 13 students may drop classes after approval by the instructor and advisor. A grade of "WP" or "WF" must be assigned by the instructor; "WF" will be computed as an "F" in the GPA.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· To make and keep appointments with your advisor throughout the academic year to work on academic, career, and life goals.

· To make use of appropriate campus services in order to meet your goals. (i.e. Instructional Services, Supplemental Instruction, Writing lab, Math lab, Departmental Tutoring, etc.)

· To be familiar with the requirements for your chosen program of study and for graduation.

· To become an active participant in the advisor/advisee relationship and to become increasingly self-directed.

· To maintain personal records of academic progress.

· To verify with the Academic Advisor for Athletics and your Departmental Advisor any requests to drop or add a course at any point during the semester. (You must maintain 12.0 credit hours per semester to be eligible.)

· To report any academic difficulties and to request assistance from your Academic Advisor immediately.

· To develop a study contract or Academic Agreement with your advisor if applicable and/or requested.

· To develop a time management schedule that best suits your study habits, class schedule and practice schedule.

· To attend and be prompt to ALL classes unless otherwise excused for athletic competition or other approved extenuating circumstances.

· To provide Faculty members with absentee notification due to competition and team travel by the beginning of your competition season.

· To attend study table if requested.

CHAMPS/Life Skills

At SIUE, we believe that the development of the whole student-athlete (athletically, academically, and personally) is crucial to the success of him/her upon graduation. The Cougar Life Skills program (a version of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program) will enable student-athletes to take part in workshops, seminars, and community service projects that support the five CHAMPS commitment areas: