Dinos GPS - Academic Support for Varsity Student Athletes

Take your academic performance to the next level by working with our academic coaches and tutors. We understand your unique needs as student-athletes and we provide customized support.

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We're proud to provide the DINOS Grade Point Success (GPS) program, designed to help our athletes navigate toward their full academic potential.

The DINOS GPS program includes:

Ongoing one-on-one academic development coaching and goal setting.
Access to exploratory advising for prospective, open studies, and arts undeclared athletes.
Academic skill development including writing exams, maximizing learning, studying, time management and organization.
Athlete-specific workshops. One-on-one math, statistics, and writing tutoring.
Referrals to program advisors and other UCalgary resources.

Are you interested in pursuing Medical School?

The Athletes in Medicine (AIM) program supports varsity athletes that are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. We are a group of former varsity athletes that are currently in the Cumming School of Medicine and are interested in helping other athletes accomplish their dreams of becoming a physician.

Learn more by reading the AIM Infosheet

Academic coaching

Over the duration of an hour we meet one-on-one to identify academic strengths, challenges, and opportunities and address any concerns or questions that you may have. We're able to work with you throughout the semester on a variety of topics. We encourage you to bring any additional materials that would be helpful in your session such as your schedule, study materials or results from exams.

Tutoring

Dinos GPS offers math, statistics, and writing support for varsity athletes. Log into the booking portal to find dates and times under “Dinos GPS Events”.

Workshops

During the Winter semester, student-athletes can boost their academic game through weekly tailored workshops focused on effective study habits, time management, and learning strategies. To register log into the booking portal and select “Dinos GPS Events” from the right side menu.

Workshop Booking Portal

Referrals

Need help but not sure where to go or who to see? We connect you to campus and off-campus resources to support your success and well-being throughout your academic journey.

Dina Taher

Academic Coach

KNA 133

dinosgps@ucalgary.ca