UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING DIRECTOR (UAD) FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

A primary resource for varsity student-athletes at Stanford are Academic Advisors, or Undergraduate Advising Directors (UADs) for Student-Athletes. UADs are full-time, professional staff in Academic Advising, with offices in the AARC, who partner closely with colleagues across campus to provide a comprehensive network of support that promotes a student’s academic success and furthers their intellectual goals. UADs are uniquely trained to support varsity student-athletes in a number of ways, including: 

 

• Help student-athletes choose classes and understand enrollment options
• Aid student-athletes in scheduling classes around athletic schedules
• Support and track NCAA progress-toward-degree and NCAA certification
• Assist with major selections that are consistent with student interests and goals
• Offer guidance about graduate and professional school opportunities

UAR56: DESIGNING YOUR STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE

Co-sponsored by Academic Advising and the Department of Athletics, DASH’s first-year course, Designing Your Student-Athlete Experience, is intended for incoming student-athletes and transfers to build community and receive more information about opportunities and resources available at Stanford.

Throughout the course, interactive sessions led by DASH advisors, campus partners, and subject matter experts provide student-athletes with information and opportunities related to academics, community, and career to begin their wayfinding journey at Stanford. In addition to lecture sessions, the course is designed to augment the traditional first-year advising program through community-focused mentor groups that provide spaces for small group conversation and deeper relationship development.

FACULTY ATHLETIC FELLOWS

The Faculty Athletics Fellows (FAF) program was created to strengthen ties between athletics and academics for Stanford student-athletes. The program is composed of faculty committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience and developing meaningful relationships to further the mission of Stanford University. 

FAFs support the Stanford student-athlete community in a myriad of ways, including: 

• Supporting and strengthening the ties between athletics and academics at Stanford
• Further advancing the connections and relationship between student-athletes, coaches, and faculty
• Providing access to student-athletes for additional academic support and mentoring
• Providing additional guidance to student-athletes in pursuing their academic goals, managing the demands of their academic and athletic responsibilities, and pursuing career aspirations both inside and outside their sport.
• Cultivating awareness and appreciation of student-athlete experiences among the faculty