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About C.A.S.T.

The Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST) is a comprehensive support service that provides individualized resources directed to the immediate needs of the student-athlete. These resources include new student-athlete orientation, group & individual tutoring, group & individual mentoring, writing workshops, a drop-in math unit, study hall monitors, and learning specialists. Approximately 80 graduate students, undergraduate students, and professionals from the community make up the CAST staff. CAST works with the student-athletes, coaches, deans, administrators, and professors to ensure that student-athletes have all the necessary resources to be successful at the University of Virginia. The goal of this assistance is to help each student-athlete reach his or her academic potential and graduate from the University of Virginia. Each position within CAST plays a vital role to the success of the student-athletes in the classroom and on the field of athletic competition.

Interested in Joining C.A.S.T.?

If you are interested in becoming a tutor, mentor, or study hall monitor, please email the tutor coordinator, Erica Hampton, with a resume, copy of an unofficial transcript, and 200-500 word response that explains how you will contribute to the University of Virginia Athletics Department Academic Affairs team. We train and hire CAST staff based on the student-athletes' needs. Please note that the majority of our services occur Sunday - Thursday evening from 6-10pm so if you are interested in applying please make sure you are available to work during these time periods. Your flexibility is appreciated.

C.A.S.T. Roles

    • Academic Coordinator

    • Academic Coordinators assist student-athletes in successfully transitioning from high school to college and reaching their academic potential. The Academic Coordinators develop individualized academic plans utilizing feedback from the student-athletes, instructors, tutors, and mentors in order to provide the highest quality of support to the student-athletes.

    • Learning Specialist

    • The Learning Specialist works collaboratively with the Learning Needs and Evaluation Center (LNEC) on Grounds to assist the student-athletes who have documented learning difficulties. The Learning Specialist also meets with student-athletes who are experiencing academic difficulties and refers them to LNEC for comprehensive testing if necessary. The reports from the tutors and mentors help academic coordinators and the Learning Specialist pinpoint signs of learning difficulties that can lead to testing and possible accommodations.

    • Tutors

    • Tutors teach student-athletes the study skills and strategies to help them master the content of specific courses. Tutors are responsible for engaging the student-athletes, assisting the student-athletes with non-honor coded assignments, providing insight that will allow the student-athletes to gain useful study skills and strategies, and communicating with the student-athlete's academic coordinator.

    • Study Hall Monitors

    • Study Hall Monitors manage the study hall space and staff so that daily processes run smoothly.