The Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASP) is a service of American University's Academic Support Center, in collaboration with the Department of Athletics.

The ASP assists student-athletes to successfully attain their academic, athletic, personal, and social goals, while also promoting excellence, responsibility, and personal initiative. Connecting students to the rich resources and facilities at American University, ASP staff members focus on the development of the total person.

Academic Skill Support

Student-athletes who seek individual assistance with time management, note taking strategies, effective reading for college, or research and writing skills may contact the ASP office for an appointment.

Study Hall

Student-athlete study hall provides students with a structured time and quiet place to meet a portion of their study needs.

Where: Third floor of Bender Library
When: Monday- Thursday 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Friday 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Expectations of Study Hall

• Bring your AU ID to sign into study hall.
• Inappropriate materials and behaviors include, but are not limited to, e-mailing, chatting on IM, and receiving or sending text messages or phone calls.
• Remain on the 3rd floor. If you need to leave the 3rd floor or need your ID, you must sign out of study hall. You can sign back in when you return to the 3rd floor.

Alternatives to Library Study Hall

• Tutoring session
• Professor office hours
• Supplemental Instruction
• Guided study meeting

In order for these hours to count toward the weekly total, a student-athlete must turn in the alternative study hall sheet with a tutor/professor/SI leader's signature before 12:00 p.m. on Monday.

When traveling with the team, students may complete study hall hours under a coach's supervision. The coach must notify the ASP office upon returning to campus.

Study hall hours may be completed at the ASP office between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) provided space is available and an ASP staff member is on site to monitor.

 

TALONS

Thinking and Learning Opportunities for New Student-Athletes

TALONS is a requirement for all first-year and transfer student-athletes in the fall semester. If a student has a class conflict, they are responsible for letting the ASP office know as soon as possible. TALONS will be held in Butler Board Room at 7:00 p.m unless otherwise noted.

Monday, Aug. 24th- Introduction to the Academic Support Program
Monday, Aug. 31st- Nutrition & Eating on Campus, Alan Duffy
Monday, Sept. 14th- Alcohol Education & Awareness, Katie Diemidio
Monday, Sept. 21st- Goal Setting, Melissa Tanner
Monday, Sept. 28th- Conflict Resolution, Studnet Conduct & Mediation Services
Monday, Oct. 5th- Money & the College Student, Monster.com
Monday, Oct. 12th- Course Registration for Spring, Academic Advisors
Monday, Oct. 19th- Mark Sterner, Bender Arena 8:15pm
Monday, Oct. 26th- Career Center, Sue Gordon
Monday, Nov. 2nd- Ethical Decision Making, Student Conduct & Mediation Services
Monday, Nov. 9th- GLBTA Awareness, Matt Bruno
Monday, Nov. 16th- Identity & Relationships, Counseling Center

 

Tutoring Options

• Individual Tutor Sessions - Contact ASP office for a tutor referral.
• Writing Lab, MGC 243
• Writing Center, Batelle-Tompkins 228
• Mathematics and Statistic Lab, Gray Hall 110
• The Language Resource Lab, Asbury 4
• Supplemental Instruction, Location Varies by Course