Academic Coaching

Academic coaching provides students with the skills, guidance, and support necessary for reaching long-term goals and overall achievement. Academic coaches work individually with students to clarify priorities and set milestones for success. Academic coaches share time management and study strategies, introduce students to campus resources, enabling students to meet their full potential. Coaching is a free service, available to all students, undergraduate and graduate. Students can meet their coach in-person or via zoom.

Who are the academic coaches?

Academic coaches are professional staff members with years of student-centered experience in higher education. Coaches have also taught at the University level. They are trained and certified CTEDU Associate Certified Academic Life Coaches. Many have also earned or are actively pursuing their Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the global standard for coaching excellence and ethics.

What to Expect from Academic Coaches

Coaching sessions are personalized to your goals and needs, whether you’re looking to manage your time better, stay motivated, or improve your study habits.

Your individual action plan may focus on:

  • Adapting to the academic expectations of college
  • Creating an effective time management system to avoid procrastination
  • Strengthening study skills and habits
  • Exploring strategies and campus resources that support your success
  • Monitoring your semester and cumulative GPA
  • Developing techniques to overcome exam and/or presentation anxiety
  • Tracking progress since your last meeting
  • Setting new goals and priorities for the week ahead

Schedule a Meeting with an Academic Coach

Appointments can be made by calling the CLAS at 617-573-8034, in person at our center, located in 73 Tremont St., 9th floor, or by email.

Contact Us

Orla Downey
73 Tremont St., 9th floor
617-573-8034
Schedule a Meeting with an Academic Coach