Similarly to how a coach works with a naturally talented athlete to reach their fullest potential on the court or field, academic coaches help students to reach their fullest academic potential. Academic coaches work with students individually to determine the most effective study strategies for each course, guide students in the process of identifying and removing barriers that are preventing their academic success, and provide students with the extra push that they need to be successful. Regular weekly or bi-weekly meetings ensure that the student is making progress towards achieving both their short-term and long-term goals.

Academic coaching is available for all undergraduate students, at all academic levels-- from students on academic warning, to students on the Dean’s List, and everywhere in between. To get the most out of coaching, students must have a strong desire to reach their academic goals, and be willing to try new strategies to achieve those goals.

To begin coaching, please complete an intake form. After completing the form, you will be matched with a coach who will send an email with a Navigate booking link. Please allow 24-48 business days to hear from your coach. 

For initial appointments, please bring a copy of your class schedule, class syllabi, and your planner/calendar if you currently have one. Also, please be ready to have an active conversation with your academic coach: coming into the appointment with a few questions and discussion topics in mind is helpful. 

Please allow 30 minutes for each appointment. Recurring appointments generally last for 30 minutes on a weekly or biweekly basis, depending on what is agreed upon between the student and academic coach. Appointments can be scheduled on Zoom or in-person, based on the student’s preference. 

Because academic coaching is highly individualized to meet the needs of each unique student, no two appointments will look exactly the same. At an initial appointment, a student can expect to create a time management plan and discuss goals. At weekly or bi-weekly appointments, students will discuss their academic progress and establish goals for the upcoming week.

Please reach out to your assigned coach, and cancel or reschedule your appointment using Navigate. Attendance at meetings is critical to your success, so we ask that you try to avoid cancelling unless you are not feeling well. *Please note that late cancellations will be considered a no-show. 

If you miss an appointment without cancelling, it is a no-show. After three no-shows, your academic coaching privileges may be suspended, and you will need to reach out directly to your academic coach to discuss re-starting appointments.