Saginaw Valley State

Overview & Guiding Principles

Overview

The Office of Student-Athlete Services provides support in the areas of academics, career development and personal development to over 400 student-athletes in the 17 athletics programs at Saginaw Valley State University.  While our primary focus is on current and future academic success, the Office of Student-Athlete Services also aims to educate SVSU student-athletes on the various resources available to them on campus and encouraging the utilization of these tools.

Guiding Principles

The Office of Student-Athlete Services strives to empower each and every Cardinal to:

• Identify available resources to make informed decisions that will result in sustained academic and athletic success.
• Clarify core personal values and personal strengths in order to develop a unique personal brand that is positive and properly aligns with the desired qualities of an SVSU student-athlete.
• Promote a culture of individual responsibility and self-awareness.
• Become an active member in both the institutional and at-large communities through social engagement and service.
• Achieve the ultimate goal of graduation as a result of a balanced student-athlete experience.