CHAMPS Program
About CHAMPS
The CHAMPS program is Methodist University’s student athlete study hall.
CHAMPS Starting Date: Sunday, January 19
Location and Check-In: All CHAMPS hours are to be completed in the Davis Memorial Library. Student-athletes will swipe their student IDs to check-in and out at the Academic Support Information Desk.
CHAMPS Study Hall Hours
Student-athletes will fulfill their CHAMPS hours during the Writing & Tutoring Center’s hours of operation, which are as follows:
- Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday, 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
*For student athletes to have their CHAMPS study hour counted, student-athletes are required to be present for a full hour. Incremental periods of less than an hour will not be considered eligible for counting.*
Additional Enhancements
- Writing and Tutoring Center and Individual Research Assistance (IRA) appointments, and Academic Support workshops and events will be counted towards CHAMPS hours.
- Monday-Thursday, 7:00–9:00 p.m.:
- Peer tutors and writing consultants are available for walk-in appointments.
- Academic Support workshops and programs will take place during this time.
Make a Writing & Tutoring Center Appointment
Student-Athlete GPA Requirement
Any student-athlete who has below a 2.00 cumulative GPA is required to complete five hours of CHAMPS study hours per week for the duration of the semester.
Freshman Student-Athlete Requirements
- Fall semester, all freshman student-athletes are required to complete five hours of CHAMPS study hours per week for the duration of the semester.
- Spring Semester, freshman student-athletes who have a 2.70 GPA or above are exempt from CHAMPS.
- Spring Semester, freshman student-athletes who have between a 2.70 and 2.00 GPA are required to complete three hours of CHAMPS for the duration of the semester.
Sophomore Student-Athlete Requirements
- All sophomore student-athletes with a 2.50 cumulative GPA or above are exempt from CHAMPS.
- All sophomore student-athletes with a cumulative GPA between 2.50 and 2.00 are required to complete two hours of CHAMPS per week for the duration of the semester.
Junior Student-Athlete Requirements
- Junior student-athletes who meet the 2.50 cumulative GPA requirements are exempt from CHAMPS.
- All junior student-athletes with a cumulative GPA between 2.50 and 2.00 are required to complete two hours of CHAMPS per week for the duration of the semester.
Guidelines for Missed Hours
- First Instance of Incomplete CHAMPS Hours: The first time a student-athlete fails to complete CHAMPS hours, a written warning will be emailed to the student-athlete, their coach, the Deputy Athletic Director, Coordinator for Student Success, and Director of Academic Support.
- Second Instance of Incomplete CHAMPS Hours: If a student-athlete fails to complete CHAMPS hours for a second time, a written email notification will be sent to the student-athlete, their coach, the Deputy Athletic Director, Coordinator for Student Success, and Director of Academic Support, and one hour will be added to the student-athlete’s regular required hours the following week.
- Third Instance of Incomplete CHAMPS Hours: Should a student-athlete fail to complete CHAMPS hours for a third time, two hours will be added to the student-athlete’s regular required hours for the following week. Additionally, there will be a mandatory meeting with the student-athlete, their coach, the Deputy Athletic Director, the Coordinator for Student Success, and the Director of Academic Support. A possible game suspension may also be imposed.
- Fourth Instance and Beyond of Incomplete CHAMPS Hours: If a student-athlete fails to complete CHAMPS hours for a fourth time, they will be required to meet with the Head Coach and Athletic Administration to determine whether they will be permitted to continue as a student-athlete. Failure to comply with CHAMPS hours and/or expectations could result in suspension or removal from athletic teams.
Contact
Rebecca King, M.F.A.
