Thornton Athletics Student Life Center

The Thornton Athletics Student-Life Center academic counseling staff is committed to assisting student-athletes reach their fullest potential through academics and personal development. Our goal is to not only prepare students educationally and socially but to provide them with the tools necessary to live productive lives after their collegiate years.

In addition to meeting regularly with their Academic Counselor, student-athletes are required to meet with an Academic Advisor in their college or major. The Thornton Center Counselors collaborate with the advisors and help the student-athletes plan appropriately for practice and competition schedules, team travel, and the special requirements of the NCAA and SEC. In addition, the Academic Counselors play a critical role in monitoring the continuing eligibility requirements, assessing the academic preparedness of new recruits, facilitating the university admission process for new students, referring student-athletes to appropriate university academic and support services, and coordinating orientation programs.

Visit the Thornton Center web site to learn more about the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program and other student support services available for student-athletes.