The athletic academic unit, located in the Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex,
provides personal and academic support to ensure that student-athletes will get the most out
of their years as Huskers. Featuring one of the most innovative and comprehensive academic
support systems in the country, Nebraska is dedicated to helping its student-athletes become
outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The academic support team is composed of 14 full-time
staff members and is certified by the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A)
as meeting the standards established by the N4A.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Seven academic counselors, three learning specialists and two assistant academic counselors are
in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback, assist with the
advising/registration process and monitor continuing eligibility and progress toward graduation.
TUTORIAL SUPPORT
A tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support from approximately
120 tutors on staff is available from day one up to college graduation in all subject areas. The tutorial
program is certified as a model tutoring program by the College Reading and Learning Association.
STUDY HALL
Nebraska’s study hall program is housed in the D.J. Sokol Enrichment Center within the Student
Life Complex. Student-athletes attend a supervised, flex-time study hall that features day, evening
and weekend hours. Student-athletes are required to complete a specific number of study hours
each week as determined by their academic counselor and/or coach. Additional performancebased or tutor-based study hall also may be determined by the academic counselor.
MENTORING
Academic support staff serve as mentors to all incoming student-athletes and a select group
of returning student-athletes. Student-athletes meet with their mentor weekly to develop time
management skills, gather and report academic progress information, and discuss academic
success strategies.
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Assessments are administered upon the request of the student-athlete, academic counselor,
or coach. Learning specialists are available to administer and score informal assessments, which
include