Student Athlete Support Services Office (SASSO)
“ On behalf of the staff at SASSO, we welcome you to the Ohio State University! Our mission at SASSO is to deliver innovative, individualized academic support services to nearly 1,000 Buckeye student athletes across Ohio State’s 36 sports teams. Here at Ohio State, when you first step on campus, you will meet with a SASSO staff member in your first semester who will partner with you in your educational experience. Our staff at SASSO are exceptional in their knowledge and expertise and will be available throughout your journey as a Buckeye from enrollment to graduation. We have strong partnerships with other units in Ohio State Athletics and across campus, ensuring the holistic academic and professional development of our Buckeyes. We look forward to supporting your success here at Ohio State. Go Bucks!”
Kacy King, Senior Associate AD, Executive Director of SASSO
Office Locations & Staff Directory
SASSO has 2 locations to serve Buckeye student athletes: the Younkin Success Center on the south end of campus and the Fawcett Center on the north end of campus. Our staff directory is also available for viewing.
Younkin Success Center
Fawcett Center
350 Younkin Success Center
1640 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-7088
Younkin Success Center Hours: Autumn/ Spring Semesters
SASSO Business Hours:
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Tutoring & Study Table Hours:
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
E145 Fawcett Center
2400 Olentangy River Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-292-4718
Fawcett Center Hours: Autumn/ Spring Semesters
SASSO Business Hours:
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Tutoring & Study Table Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm
Academic Excellence Points of Pride
Above is a graphic shared with the Ohio State Board of Trustees in February 2024 highlighting
the academic success of our student-athletes. Ohio State boasted an all-time best of 94%
graduation success rate among student-athletes, with over 800 projected to be named scholar
athletes, earning a 3.36 average Fall 2023 term GPA.
Image courtesy of the Ohio State Board of Trustees
