Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go to get a tutor for a class I am struggling in?  

Which Athletic Advisor works specifically with my team?                                                           

Where do I sign up for Athletes Who Care?                                                        

How can I become involved in Partners for Success Mentorship Program?         

How can I get help scheduling my classes?

What role does my Athletic Advisor have with me?

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Where do I go to get a tutor for a class I am struggling in?

Option 1: At the Laker Academic Center we provide tutors for student-athletes in a variety of subject areas. Please stop by our office (FH 165) for more information.

Option 2: If the Laker Academic Center does not have a tutor in the subject area that you need, you may sign up for a tutor through the Tutoring Center (Locations: Allendale - Student Services Room 201 or Pew Campus -  Devos Room 101B).  Stop by FH 165 to obtain a tutoring request form.

Which Athletic Advisor from the Laker Academic Center works specifically with my team?

Dr. Damon Arnold: Football, Men's Basketball
Alicia Adell: Baseball, Soccer, Women's Basketball
Jamie Guigar: Track/Cross Country, Volleyball, Softball

Phillip Seaborn: Men's and Women's Tennis, Football

Rebecca Wilson: Swimming and Diving, Men's and Women's Golf 

You may stop by FH 178 or FH 165 to obtain more information about the Athletes Who Care program and to get signed up.  Travis Cree is the program coordinator for AWC: his email is creetr@gvsu.edu or call him at 331-3374.          

How can I become involved in the Faculty Mentorship Program?  

All faculty members interested in mentoring a student-athlete are encouraged to stop by FH 165 or contact Jamie Guigar at guigarj@gvsu.edu or by phone at 331-3204 in order to obtain more information about the program.

For student-athletes wishing to participate in the program: Please stop by FH 165 or contact Jamie Guigar(contact information above).

How can I get  help scheduling my classes?

For lower classmen,  the advisors at the Laker Academic Center are here to assist you with all of your scheduling needs.  However, for those upperclassmen who have already chosen a major, please consult with your specific major advisor to obtain current information on which classes you will need to register for in order to graduate in as timely a manner as possible.

What role does my Athletic Academic Advisor have with me?

The Athletic Academic Advisors are assigned to specific teams to provide services and assistance to members of those teams. Your advisor works with you from the start of the academic school year into the summer and beyond. Advisors meet regularly with students to monitor course progress and also serve as support outside of the athletic department and your team. He or she is an advocate for your academic and future success. Athletic advisors assist you with scheduling around practice times while still keeping you on track to graduate. Advisors also have different roles in the office. You can seek assistance in resume and cover letter writing, graduate school applications, community service participation, and other services from advisors in the LAKER Academic Center, even if they do not work with your team.