Academic Services aids student-athletes in meeting the rigorous academic environment of Northwestern University. In addition to providing academic support, Academic Services utilizes the career development facet of the C.A.T.S. Lifeskills program. The Career Development program offers a variety of resources and assists student-athletes in the transition from college to career.

One of these transitions is transferring the demonstrated skills of collegiate athletes (leadership, discipline, sportsmanship, integrity, and teamwork) into desirable traits of successful career professionals.

While at Northwestern, student-athletes are encouraged to pursue internships, practicums, summer jobs, co-operative learning (engineering students), teaching media (Medill journalism students), and other opportunities to prepare them for employment after graduation. The department, in conjunction with Northwestern's University Career Services center, offers the following resources:

Campus Career Fairs, Career Development Workshops, On-Campus Interviews, Resume and Cover Letter Writing, JobTrak Database, Mock Interviews, Job Search Strategies, Career Counseling, and Graduate School Selection Assistance.