The mission of Student Athlete Academic Services is to: Support the recruitment, retention and graduation of all student-athletes at UHM; Monitor academic eligibility, certification and prepare documentation as mandated by the NCAA; Provide comprehensive support services to facilitate students’ personal and academic growth and foster increased academic engagement, responsible citizenship and leadership.

As a result of engaging with SAAS, student athletes:

• Have an increased awareness of major options and degree requirements and an academic plan for timely graduation.
• Gain an increased understanding of NCAA academic eligibility requirements.
• Are aware of academic resources and services on campus.
• Build on and develop new learning skills necessary for academic success such as time management, active reading, note taking/mapping, and study skills.
• Identify academic strengths and weaknesses and learn effective strategies that suit their particular learning styles.
• Take advantage of tutorial services in order to gain a better understanding of course content and materials.