The mission of the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Services is to empower student-athletes to achieve excellence in the classroom, in athletic competition, in the community, and in life. We provide an inclusive and positive learning environment with the resources necessary for academic and personal growth. We promote the holistic development of transferable life skills and prepare student-athletes for a lifetime of learning.

Our staff is made up of dedicated individuals who are committed, professional and goal-oriented in their quest to help student-athletes reach their highest potential. We maintain a collaborative team approach and support our colleagues both personally and professionally. Our team also has a strong commitment to excellence, with integrity at the core of everything we do.

The Office of Student-Athlete Academic Services employs 14 full-time staff members, three part-time instructional assistants, five graduate assistants, and several tutors who provide academic support to student-athletes. As a department, our student-athletes have maintained a 10-year GPA streak greater than 3.0. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 student-athletes graduated, 26 pursued a masters degree while competing, 342 student-athletes made the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in Fall 2020 with 341 making it in the spring, and we concluded the year with a department-wide GPA of 3.34 and a combined APR score of 989.

The Student-Athlete Academic Services office also provides life skills through our West Virginia University Student-Athlete Development office. We deliver developmental programming for all Mountaineer student-athletes. We work to provide student-athletes with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully prepare them for life after college. Key areas of focus are Leadership Development, Career Development, Community Outreach, and Personal Development.