Clara Bell Smith Student Athlete Academic Support Center


The two-story, 31,000 square foot Smith Center serves over 700 student athletes in all of MSU's Division I sports. It also houses a 210-seat auditorium, a "hall of fame" gallery, two study halls, 60 computers split between two computer labs, structured study areas, a student lounge, a conference room, four classrooms, tutoring rooms, a director's office, academic advisor offices and a reception area.

Image of the Clara Bell Smith Athlete Academic Support Center Student athletes face a strenuous balancing act between their sport and their studies. Student athletes must fit in classes, studying, practices, conditioning and social activities. The Clara Bell Smith Center provides assistance in this balancing act by providing the support and encouragement they need to accomplish their academic goals.