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Athletic Academic Center (AAC)

Athletic Academic Center (AAC)
1150 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY, 11225,
Room M7

The first part of being a student-athlete is being a student. Academic success is just as important as athletic performance. The minimum GPA requirement for being a student-athlete is a 2.0, but student-athletes are encouraged to strive for greatness in their areas of study. It is our hope for ALL our student-athletes to have a cumulative GPA more than 2.5, and to attain bachelor’s degrees within a four-to-five year span. The Athletic Academic Center is open to ALL student-athletes.
 
The Athletic Academic Center is equipped with everything needed to study and work.  There are computers, textbooks, and Academic Counselors available to answer questions, offer advice, and assist with any issues that may arise. If the Academic Counselors cannot assist you directly, you will be referred to someone who can. Student-athletes can also come to the AAC to receive tutoring from the Academic Counselors or peer tutoring, as well as to find tutors for Subjects not tutored in the AAC.
 
The Academic Counselors are Elston Alexis and Michell Cadet, who both attended Medgar Evers College and graduated with Bachelor’s degrees. They both were also student-athletes; Alexis competed on the Track and Field team for four seasons, attaining accolades in the throwing events (javelin, shotput and discus). Cadet was also a successful track and field competitor, both on the track, and on the field, and attained many accolades as well. In addition, Cadet also dabbled in basketball, cross country and volleyball. Both Alexis and Cadet have been through the process, and understand the many tasks and responsibilities that student-athletes juggle on a daily basis.


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Student-Athlete Academic Responsibilities

A student is solely responsible for their own academic success. We expect student-athletes to be responsible, attend class, and work diligently. There are helpful resources and support available for use, but student-athletes must work hard in order to produce positive results

Student-Athletes are expected to:
  • Attend Class always: Attending class is not just being physically present, but also being mentally engaged and participating in class.
    • Once added to a team, a student-athlete needs to pick up Introductory letters from the AAC to give to their professors, while also returning them in a timely fashion.
    • In the case that a student-athlete has to miss class to attend a competition, the student-athlete needs to pick up an excuse letter from the Athletic Academic Center (M5) the week prior to missing class.
  • Complete ALL class assignments.
    • Remember, you’re a student first. Academics take priority.
    • If you need help, don’t be hesitant to ask.
  • Study Hard
    • Complete required study hall which is a minimum of two hours per week.
    • Seek assistance if you have trouble understanding the material.
  • Get advised for classes and take advantage of early registration each semester.
    • Early advisement for the spring and winter semesters takes place in the month of October. For the summer and fall semesters, March is the month for early advisement.
    • Early registration usually opens up early in November for winter and spring, and opens early April for summer and fall semester. Student-Athletes will be notified of the exact dates.
  • Adhere to the policies of the Athletic Academic Center, and other locations on campus.
  • Be respectful to faculty, staff, and fellow students.