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The University of North Carolina Academic Support Program assists student-athletes in exploring their interests and abilities, enjoying a broad educational experience, and reaching or exceeding their academic goals.

Football student-athlete Jason Brown at commencement ceremonies.

Located primarily in the Pope Academic Support Center, the program opened its doors in 1986. It is equipped with study facilities, tutorial rooms, a computer lab, a 128-seat auditorium and counselors' offices. At the center, students meet with staff to discuss course selection, major exploration, academic progress and academic eligibility.

During the 2008-09 academic year, 274 Carolina student-athletes made the ACC Academic Honor Roll, which requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for the year. In the fall of 2008, 173 student-athletes made the Dean's List, and 156 did so in the spring of 2009.

"Our young people are students first and athletes second and that will always be the case at the University," says Athletic Director Dick Baddour. "That is a credit to our coaches, administrators and support staff, but most of all, our student-athletes. Their accomplishments in the classroom are very impressive."

The Academic Support Program serves approximately 800 student-athletes. The Academic Support Center is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. Visitors are welcome to tour the facility during afternoon hours.

Academic Support Program Staff
Learn about the people who work in the Academic Support Program

Information for Student-Athletes
Get updated information on tutoring sessions and more

Academic Awards and Honors
See a listing of accolades recently bestowed upon UNC student-athletes

Star Heel News
Read back issues of UNC's monthly newsletter highlighting student-athlete recognition opportunities

Academic Team Captains Program
Selected student-athletes serve as liaisons between their teams and the Academic Support Program

Academic News Archive
Catch up on academics-related news releases on TarHeelBlue.com

Other Information and News:

2008-09 ACC Academic Honor Roll

2007-08 ACC Academic Honor Roll

2006-07 ACC Academic Honor Roll

2005-06 ACC Academic Honor Roll

2004-05 ACC Academic Honor Roll

2003-04 ACC Academic Honor Roll

2002-03 ACC Academic Honor Roll

Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Awards photo gallery