UMass Lowell Athletics

Center Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The William S. Rizos Center for Student-Athlete Success is designed to help support student-athletes in the pursuit of athletic, academic, career and personal success. There are significant demands placed on a student-athlete's, time in order to succeed athletically and academically, all while getting the most out of the college experience and preparing for life after college. The office serves every student-athlete by coordinating with available resources on campus and providing additional programs to meet their needs.

Athletic Academic Coordinators
Athletic Academic Coordinators are assigned to provide academic and learning support to all student-athletes. In addition to monitoring academic progress, assisting student-athletes in finding the appropriate balance between academics and athletics, and advocating for equal opportunities for student-athletes, these advisors are charged with remaining current on NCAA academic requirements and rules, with understanding the interaction between UMass Lowell policies and NCAA requirements, and with educating student-athletes and the campus on that interaction. They also act as the liaison between the student-athlete and the many services offered at UMass Lowell.

Athletic Academic Coordinators are aware of curricular requirements for various colleges and majors and can advise student-athlete on their course of study.

Priority Registration
The university recognizes that the practice, competition and travel schedules required of student-athletes are demanding and offers priority registration of classes to ease this issue. All student-athletes are required to meet with their faculty advisor and complete an Advisement Form for Student-Athletes. The form must be submitted to their Academic Coordinator so eligibility and progress toward degree can be verified.
 

The Difference between Academic Advisor and Athletic Academic Coordinators
Academic Advisors - provide advising and retention services for progression towards the baccalaureate degree and potential post-baccalaureate work. Academic Advisors can help you choose which classes to take for your required general education, explain policies, address probation and reinstatement issues, help you review your degree progress audit, help you consider whether you are in the appropriate major and provide appropriate referrals to other offices.
 

Coordinator of Athletic Academic Support Services - provide academic and learning support to NCAA student-athletes. In addition to monitoring academic progress, assisting student-athletes in finding the appropriate balance between academics and athletics, and advocating for equal opportunities for student-athletes, these advisors are charged with remaining current on NCAA academic requirements and rules, with understanding the interaction between UML policies and NCAA requirements, and with educating student-athletes and the campus on that interaction. We also act as the liaison between the student-athlete and the many services offered at UMass Lowell.