Eastern Michigan Athletics

SASS Mission

Eastern Michigan University Athletics Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan Athletics is relentlessly committed to:
- The welfare & academic success of our student-athletes
- Following University, CAA, MAC, and NCAA rules
- Providing a great fan and student-athlete experience
- Promoting diversity and inclusion within our department
- Building and maintaining exceptional facilities
- Competing for championships

Eastern Michigan University Student-Athlete Support Services Mission Statement

The Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) office provides student-centered support services designed to enhance the academic, personal, and professional pursuits of Eastern Michigan University student-athletes. SASS encourages student-athletes to integrate into campus life and take advantage of available campus and departmental resources to support their post-graduate goals.

Eastern Michigan University Student-Athlete Support Services Vision Statement

The primary aim of Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) is to help student-athletes experience success in their dual role as student and athlete.  The services provided through the Department of Athletics at Eastern Michigan University help student-athletes make progress toward graduation, while they manage the demands of attending a NCAA Division I institution.  Specific objectives of SASS include: assisting student-athletes in making a successful transition to college; developing and implementing academic plans; providing student-athletes with the information and means to assume full responsibility for their education; and enabling student-athletes to graduate within five years of initial enrollment.
The support services include programs that focus on the special needs of student-athletes, communication of Department of Athletics and university policies, procedures and timelines, academic monitoring, priority registration, communication of University, CAA, MAC and NCAA regulations and rules, and educational tools and resources.