Grow with a Coach
Meet one-on-one with a trained academic coach to build stronger habits, make better decisions, and develop approaches to learning that last beyond a single class.
What is Academic Coaching?
Academic coaching is a one-on-one partnership with a full-time professional coach who helps you reflect, ask good questions, and plan next steps. You bring your experiences what’s working, what’s challenging, and what matters most.
What Makes Coaching Different
Coaching focuses on helping you learn how to learn. Rather than giving answers, coaches help you think through challenges, make decisions, and take ownership of your progress.
You’ll practice setting goals and following through—skills that matter in school and beyond.
What You Might Work On
Because coaching is driven by you, each session looks a little different. Common focus areas include:
Building motivation, resilience, and a growth mindset
Clarifying goals, priorities, and next steps
Improving study and test-preparation strategies
Managing time, energy, and responsibilities
Your Academic Coaches
Academic Coaches in the BYU CE Student Success Center are full-time professionals trained through the UCF Higher Education Coaching Academy. They bring a professional coaching approach grounded in research-based practices.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coaching
Academic Coaching and Peer Mentoring are very similar. Both can help you develop effective learning strategies, strengthen study habits, improve time management, stay motivated, and work toward your goals.
The biggest difference is who you're working with. Academic Coaches are full-time professionals with specialized training in coaching and student development. Peer Mentors are successful students who have been where you are and can offer encouragement, accountability, and practical advice from their own experiences.
No, coaching is designed for any student interested in making major strides forward in their academic journey. It is designed to help all students improve their skills and succeed academically, whether you are facing challenges or just want to do even better.
Just yourself, and willingness to learn and grow.
Session lengths vary, but they are typically 30 to 45 minutes to ensure there is enough time for meaningful discussion and planning.
Extensive preparation isn't required, but thinking about your goals or challenges ahead of time can help the conversation. Coaches won't just give you the answers; they ask questions to help you think through decisions and take ownership of your progress.
Yes, depending on availability, you can continue working with the same coach to maintain consistency in your progress.
On Campus? The Learning Lab Can Help!
The Learning Lab provides on campus support for all students with tutors, mentors, and coaches ready to help. Drop in anytime during open hours.