Succeed in academics and athletics

The Student-Athlete Success Program works with all student-athletes and their coaches to ensure that students meet the academic eligibility requirements for NCAA Division I competition.

Services available through the Student-Athlete Success Program include:

  • Academic Advising
  • Personal Counseling
  • Mandatory Study Hall for Freshmen, Transfer and At Risk Student-Athletes
  • Progress Checks with Faculty Twice per Semester

CHAMPS/Life Skills is a program implemented by the NCAA in 1994 to enhance the overall development of student-athletes at NCAA member institutions. The program seeks to support student-athlete development in five areas:

  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • Personal Development
  • Career Development
  • Community Service

A variety of workshops are offered in the fall and spring semesters for CSU student-athletes. This program is housed in Athletics. Please contact 843-863-8009 for more information.


Additional Services

  • Student Success Center – free tutoring across the curriculum. Call 843-863-8033 or email StudentSuccess@csuniv.edu for more information
  • Career Planning & Student Employment – 843-863-8019: Career Counseling and Skills Assessment; GNED 201 Career Planning Seminar for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (1 credit hour); On-Campus Career Fairs 
  • Special Needs – 843-863-7159: Accommodations for students with documented learning disabilities or other disabilities that require special assistance
  • Midterm and Final Grade Reports to Coaches each Semester
  • Recognition of scholar – athletes (3.0 and above) each major semester
  • Team GPA awards each major semester