The Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP), formerly the Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes (CPIA), is the academic support program for student-athletes at the University of Connecticut. CPIA was established in 1986 to provide counseling, tutoring, and academic enhancement to intercollegiate student-athletes and renamed in 2017 to further reflect the strive and achievement of our trem
endous Huskies. The primary goal of the program is to assist student-athletes in reaching their educational goals while competing in intercollegiate athletics. As academic support staff, SASP counselors function as liaisons between the athletic and academic communities. Our counselors work closely with coaches, faculty and a variety of campus resources in order to help facilitate students' successful transition into college by instituting academic and social support programs which include but are not limited to Counseling, Pre-Advising, Tutorial, Life Skills Programs and boundless opportunities for personal growth and development. SASP is now considered as one of the model programs of academic support in the country. Each year, the dedication of our student-athletes translates itself in many academic accolades such as American Athletic Conference and Big East Academic All Stars, Academic All-American and Honda Broderick Award. This is one of the reasons why U.S. News and World Report picks UConn among the top public institutions in New England that balance athletic success with academic integrity and graduation. UConn truly has the best of both worlds. During the past decade, there has been an upward trend of students achieving a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Our student-athletes graduate at a rate higher than the general student population and many are actively involved in a number of community service activities with surrounding elementary, middle and high schools. The Student-Athletic Success Program at the University of Connecticut is constantly evolving, changing and expanding to meet the needs of student athletes. Please feel free to call, email, or stop by the offices to talk with any of the counselors or Director.
