Florida State University, a graduate research institution, stands among the nation's elite in both academics and athletics. Located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, the university is situated in the heart of the state's capital city. The university's main campus blends Jacobean Revival and modern styles of architecture with the oaks, pines, dogwoods and azaleas of North Florida. Florida State University offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital. The Florida State University Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) program is committed to providing an environment that facilitates the academic success of each student-athlete. The program includes academic advising, career development, tutorial assistance, and learning specialists: services designed to encourage students to value their educational experience. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive support program integrated with the total University that will assist all student-athletes with the transition into college and provide continued support in all phase...s of academic and profession-al development, culminating with graduation, job placement, or graduate school.