Academics

Bryant University is a recognized member of the NCAA’s Life Skills Program.  The program is designed to provide student-athletes with an enriched co-curricular experience while pursuing excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and in the community.

Academic Support and Advisement
Student, student-athletes face many unique challenges in the areas of time management, study skills development, course balance and selection, and utilization of campus resources.  The University and the Department of Athletics is sensitive to the high standards of success we expect from our student-athletes.  The support and mentorship provided to our student-athletes is designed to provide various individualized time management and study skill strategies to prepare them for success. We also utilize tracking methods to ensure that all student-athletes are taking full advantage of the academic resources provided by the University.  

The mentorship of the student-athletes designed to supplement, not replace, the academic advising offered by Undergraduate Programs.  Additionally, all student-athletes are encouraged to develop relationships with their faculty, utilize the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Writing Center on a weekly basis. ACE offers a variety of academic support resources including learning skills assessments, learning labs, free tutoring services, and learning specialists.  In addition to the utilization of ACE, there is mandatory study hall for all freshmen student-athletes, and any upperclass student-athlete with a cumulative GPA below a 2.4.  Over one-third of our student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher last semester, while over 20% were named to the Dean’s List.


Personal Growth and Development
University life is a new experience.  This element is designed to address the added demands for student-athletes in the areas of academics, social pressures, and the transition to a new level of athletics.  Educational speakers regarding this element will focus on academic, health and wellness, and social issues.  Community Service and the Peer Mentor Programs are opportunities to “practice” the points of emphasis in the area of personal growth and development.  Value based choices are the primary focus of this component.

Career Enhancement
Student-athletes have a unique co-curricular experience that emphasizes leadership, initiative, teamwork, goal setting, goal achievement, and extensive time management.  This program focuses on the student-athlete taking advantage of all of these tools in the career search and workplace.  

Athletic Success
As we endeavor to support our athletic programs’ success on the field of play, targeted programming in the areas of team leadership, communication, team chemistry, and sports psychology will be the areas of focus.  Additionally, the continued development of SAAC and their goal of garnering community support for all programs will continue to foster a sense of Bryant spirit and pride.  

The Black & Gold Club
   The Black & Gold Club provides Bryant University student-athletes and coaches with the resources to further enhance the university’s athletics program. Through various pregame functions, alumni reunions, and annual summer golf tournament, the Black & Gold Club is an excellent connection to the athletics department throughout the year.  Members of the Black & Gold Club consist of alumni and friends from across the country.